Sleeper radar

Below you will find some of my favorite sleepers. These are guys who likely weren’t drafted in the first seven or eight rounds of your draft, but can have a major impact this season if the stars align.

Brandon Marshall – Jay Cutler and Brandon Marshall worked together with Denver’s second team for a little while and they just seem to be on the same page. Playing alongside Javon Walker means Marshall should have plenty of opportunity to use his 6-4 frame to dominate opposing defensive backs. I love this guy.

Brian Leonard – Don’t expect Leonard to be good enough to hurt Steven Jackson’s value, but Leonard could be a valuable asset in leagues that reward for receptions. Leonard should be good enough to get two or three fantasy points per week for you when you’re desperate for a RB replacement and if Jackson goes down, the sky is the limit.

Chris Cooley – Expect Cooley to thrive in an offense which will struggle to find consistency all season. The lack of receiving options and the fact that Washington is a below average team should both play into Cooley’s hands.

Daniel Graham – The former Patriots’ tight end is a classic boom or bust selection. Graham’s receiving skills are underrated because he used to play with Ben Watson, but I wouldn’t be shocked with six touchdowns from Graham. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t be shocked with another 30 catch season from him either. Stash him on your roster as your second tight end until things shake out.

James Jones – Some owners may not have heard of him, but I fully expect James Jones to be a starter by Week eight. Jones was hot in the preseason and Green Bay’s current starters (Greg Jennings and Donald Driver) are both injury threats.