Fantasy Football 2018: 10 RB sleepers to watch for in Week 2

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 9, 2018: Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) celebrates a touchdown with Denver Broncos offensive guard Connor McGovern (60) during the first quarter on Sunday, September 9 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Seattle Seahawks in the first game of the season. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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DENVER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9, 2018: Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay (30) jogs off the field after an offensive series during the third quarter on Sunday, September 9 at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. The Denver Broncos hosted the Seattle Seahawks in the first game of the season. (Photo by Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

No. 1 Phillip Lindsay vs. Oakland

Who saw Phillip Lindsay coming? Not us. Hand up. I had Freeman on this list last week. Their number one did put up 71 yards on the ground but didn’t do anything in the pass game.

The undrafted Colorado product? Yeah he had 71 on the ground as well but also caught a couple passes for 31 yards and a touchdown. Lindsay is really quick and I mean really quick. It can’t hurt to have a pure runner like Freeman and pure speed with Lindsay.

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Going up against an Oakland defense that didn’t solve any of their own questions in a loss to Todd Gurley, I mean the Rams, I think Lindsay is a sleeper you should like this week. It’s a flex play, not a RB1 or RB2 but if he can make plays in the air as well as with his touches on the ground he’s a good one.

Comment below what you think I’m wrong on. If Henry struggles, let me know. These ten are who should have success this weekend. It’s all about discussion. Who are your sleepers?

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