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Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 10: 5 WR’s to Start

By Zachary Thompson

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Nov 3, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks specialist Golden Tate (81) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers specialist Michael Adams (21) during a kick off return at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Tampa Bay 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks specialist Golden Tate (81) stiff arms Tampa Bay Buccaneers specialist Michael Adams (21) during a kick off return at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Tampa Bay 27-24. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports /

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Wide receiver is known as a deep position, but if you come into week 10 looking for a sleeper to start there are some solid options that aren’t weekly starters but are in a place to succeed this week. Here are five quick options to upgrade this week who I think could exceed expectations.

1. Golden Tate-Seattle Seahawks

Tate had a disappointing week last week against Tampa after Sidney Rice was lost for the season two weeks ago. Part of his struggle, though, was definitely due to being shadowed for much of the game by Darrelle Revis. This week he’s in a much more favorable matchup in Atlanta against the Falcons who allow the 10th-most fantasy points per game to opposing WRs. With no Percy Harvin yet and Rice on the IR, Tate is the top receiver for Russell Wilson in a favorable matchup.

2. Cecil Shorts-Jacksonville Jaguars

Oct 27, 2013; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Cecil Shorts III (84) during the NFL International Series game against the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 27, 2013; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Cecil Shorts III (84) during the NFL International Series game against the San Francisco 49ers at Wembley Stadium. The 49ers defeated the Jaguars 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

Shorts is the top receiver for Jacksonville now that Justin Blackmon is gone for the season. He already was targeted a ton, but now should get even more looks making him a good play this week against the Titans even though they’ve played solid D against opposing WR this season.

3. Riley Cooper-Philadephia Eagles

Cooper had a moster week last week with Nick Foles going off against Oakland, and is in another favorable matchup this week as the Eagles head to Green Bay to face Packers who have allowed nine receiver TD’s in their eight games including two last week against the Bears. Cooper is a nice flex play or low-end WR2 this week as he and Foles look to keep their connection rolling.

4. Jerricho Cotchery-Pittsburgh Steelers

Cotchery is high-risk since he’s the third WR on his own team, but he’s a gamble that could pay off this week in Buffalo who allow the second-most fantasy points per game to opposing WRs. Last week, Cotchery had a huge week catching three scores against the Patriots and should have space over the middel to make plays again this week against the Bills.

Nov 3, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Chris Givens (13) is knocked out of the air by Tennessee Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Tennessee defeated St. Louis 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams wide receiver Chris Givens (13) is knocked out of the air by Tennessee Titans strong safety Bernard Pollard (31) during the second half at the Edward Jones Dome. Tennessee defeated St. Louis 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Chris Givens-St. Louis Rams

As a deep sleeper, I like Givens to have a solid game against the Colts who were shredded last week by Andre Johnson and Case Keenum. Givens is the top receiver for the Rams and has a team-high 13 targets the last two games which were started by Kellen Clemens. He’s a home run threat, so there’s definitely risk involved in playing him. He’s a gamble that could pay off though if he can connect on a long reception or two.

If you have any questions about who I’d start/sit for week 10, you can find me on twitter @ZT_Sports or drop the question in the comments at the bottom of the page. For information on other positions, starter rankings, waiver wire pickups, and plenty of fantasy football insight, check out our Fansided fantasy football page. MAke sure to check out our Fanduel freeroll this week as well

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