Sleepers That Will Score

By Tom McAleese @FauxFootball27

I had a good week of prognostication last week, going three for five with my end zone picks. Thanks to Jarrett Boykin, Harry Douglas, and Terrance Williams for making me look good.

Here's who I like to find the end zone this week...(Started in less than 25% of Yahoo leagues)


Kris Durham (DET) - Ryan Broyles was supposed to have a breakout year as the number two wide out, but he has mostly been a ghost, totaling just seven catches so far this year, while Durham has caught 13 for 124 over the past two weeks. Durham should be able to work the middle of the field, and that's how I see him scoring, on a slant. My insane prediction...7/76/1

Cole Beasley (DAL) - Sticking with the winning formula of picking a Dallas wide receiver to score, I'm going with Beasley this week. Beasley has solidified himself as the third wide out in a very productive offense, and with the increasing attention paid to Williams, and of course Bryant, that will leave some room for Beasley to work. I see him running a wheel route out of the slot and going in for a score. My insane prediction...6/61/1

Montee Ball (DEN) - Ronnie Hillman's fumbling issues have helped Ball ascend the depth chart to the primary back-up to Moreno. Ball has been used sparingly thus far this year, but with Hillman inactive this week expect to see Ball given a the opportunity fantasy owners that drafted him have been waiting for. I see him getting a goal line carry and taking it in for a score. My insane prediction...10/45/1 (rushing numbers)

Kenny Stills (NO) - I've never been a fan of any Saints wide receiver, mainly because Brees spreads the ball around so much, and you never know who is guy will be from week-to-week. Roll the dice and go with Stills this week. Lance Moore may be back this week, but I see Stills getting his share of snaps. With Graham likely to sit the Saints will use more three wide receiver packages, which bodes well for Stills. I see him catching a long pass down the sidelines for a score. My insane prediction...5/86/1

Robert Woods (BUF) - I have a feeling that this is the week that Woods breaks out. Thad Lewis is not a bad as I expected him to be, and with the shoot-out potential against the Saints, Woods will have a lot of opportunities to catch the ball. I see a short pass to Woods and him making a couple moves and getting into the end zone. My insane prediction...8/104/1

My Gut Feeling...

By Tom McAleese @FauxFootball1
Here's a list of guys that may be a little under the radar, but my gut tells me they will have a big week and find the end zone...(started in less than 25% of Yahoo leagues)

Jarrett Boykin (GB) - I've been harping on this guy all week. He may not posses great speed, but he's got good size and Aaron Rodgers throwing to him. As the default WR2 for the Packers he will have every opportunity to put up great numbers. I see a jump ball thrown to him in the corner of the end zone for a score. My insane prediction...7/92/1

Tim Wright (TB) - Saddled with the rare WR/TE designation, once held by Marques Colston, Wright looks to build off of last weeks strong performance. Regardless of what position he's listed as, he's a top target for Mike Glennon, and should have good value going forward. I see him catching a pass down the seem, and fighting his way into the end zone. My insane prediction...9/125/1

Terrance Williams (DAL) - What does he have to do to win your confidence? Still only started in 21% of Yahoo leagues, even though he's found the end zone two weeks in a row. Don't let Miles Austin coming back scare you off, Williams has done to Austin what Austin did to Roy Williams a few years ago...he Wally Pipp-ed him. I see a long pass down the sidelines for a score. My insane prediction...6/114/1

Jeff Cumberland (NYJ) - Another guy who gets no respect. He's the starter and has a rookie QB that likes to dump off passes. Perfect recipe for a good game. I see a pass to the back of the end zone from inside the five yard line for a score. My insane prediction...7/45/1

Harry Douglas (ATL) - By default he's the starting WR for the Falcons. He will see a lot of targets just because Matt Ryan has to throw to someone. Douglas doesn't have breakaway speed so expect most of his catches to be over the middle on slant patterns, and that's exactly how I see him scoring. My insane prediction...8/107/1