We are back for our annual top 4 fantasy sleepers post. This year my homie Mr. Ross helped me pick the four. Last year I didn’t do so hot, Jordan Cameron did well though, but everyone else still stayed semi sleep.
Check out who we picked this year.
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins- Tannehill is in his 3rd year and this is normally the year fringe quarterbacks make a jump to fantasy stardom. Tannehill threw for a shade under 4,000 yards last year and I expect him to clear that benchmark this season. He threw for 24 touchdowns, but had 17 interceptions along with 6 fumbles, which can make you scratch your head, but with the line influx last year who can blame him for having a ton of turnovers. He will be a steal as a 2nd quarterback if you draft a shaky number 1. He may because a solid fantasy starter this year so keep your eyes pilled.
Andre Ellington, RB, Arizona Cardinals- Ellington is a dual threat back who received split time with Rashard Mendenhall still was able to have over 1,000 combined yards for the season. With Mendenhall out of the picture I wouldn’t be surprised if Ellington jumps to a must start weekly player. I’m banking on him to increase his total yards to the 1,600-1,700 area. This guy might save your team.
Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Minnesota Vikings- Patterson has speed to burn and in his 2nd year I expect him to make a major jump. During his rookie season he has 45 catches, 469 yards receiving and 4 touchdowns with Matt Cassel, Josh Freeman and Christian Ponder throwing him the ball. This year it will be Cassel and Teddy Bridgewater so I personally year he will be in the 70-80 catch, 900-1100 yard and 7-9 touchdown range. I think Patterson will be a strong #2 option.
Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs- Kelce was on the IR for the whole season last year. So he has no stats to compare, so this is a win-win for me lol. He’s currently #2 on the depth chart behind Anthony Fasano, which I see changing in the near future. Kelce has been tearing it up during the preseason showing a great blend of size and speed. He’s also a UC grad and an Ohio native so that gives him bonus points this way. I won’t make a stat prediction, but he will be a strong #2 option with #1 potential by the end of the season.
These are our picks. Let me know who you think is a sleeper in the comment box.
