10 RB sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 1

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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 11, 2018: Denver Broncos running back Royce Freeman (37) runs in the Broncos first touchdown during the second quarter on Saturday August, 11 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

9. Royce Freeman vs. the Seahawks

Freeman sits at a great spot for the Broncos heading into a new year with another new QB under center. The Case Keenum era begins in Denver after his wondrous year in Minnesota.

Rookies will always feel pressure coming into the league, but as a third round pick, Freeman will be given time to grow into the offense. The Seahawks are a defense in disarray. This isn’t the Legion of Boom anymore. Earl Thomas reported Wednesday, but who knows how long he’ll actually be in Seattle. Could he be traded this year? It’s a real possibility.

Freeman was great in the preseason and it’s not a shock to see him in the starting role. Devontae Booker still seems to be the pass threat in the backfield but with Keenum coming off a great year and receivers to target, Freeman could find big holes in the Seattle defense.

With the Seahawks still in limbo, expect Freeman to find lanes everywhere on the field.

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