10 WR sleepers to watch in Fantasy Football Week 5

FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 30: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jakeem Grant (19) makes a grab in front of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) during a game between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins on September 30, 2018, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Dolphins 38-7. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 30: John Brown #13 of the Baltimore Ravens makes a catch for a 33 yard touchdown in the first quarter during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on September 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

No. 3 John Brown vs Cleveland

Can we talk for a minute about John Brown’s start rate?? Brown has a touchdown in three games to start the season and 75 yards on five or less touches in three as well. That’s efficient. His ESPN start rate? 36.6 percent. That’s insane.

Even in your down a couple 10-man league, Brown should fit right into your flex spot each week. For PPR leagues it’s the added bonus of the few points on minimal catches. Add a few more targets in another division matchup and Brown could eat this weekend.

The Browns have injuries in the secondary and Brown’s speed could cause some real issues in this one. Baker is going to come out fired up for the Browns, after the loss to Oakland. This could be a shootout and I’ll take Brown over a lot of flex options this week.

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