10 NFL sleepers to watch in the 2020 season

Miles Sanders, Philadelphia Eagles

In the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Sanders out of Penn State. The pick was instantly hailed, one which would propel the Eagles’ offense to the next level and help them regain their Super Bowl form.

And Sanders was good in his rookie campaign, putting up1,327 yards of total offense and six touchdowns. He could have been even better if he’d not be limited by injuries around him on the offense.

In 2020, the team invested a great deal of resources in the receiver position, which should make life easier for both Sanders and quarterback Carson Wentz. With Howard gone, Sanders should be getting more touches in a better offense this season.

A hinderance may be that two of the team’s starting offensive linemen have already lost their seasons due to injury. Yet, perhaps that makes the short passing game an even bigger component of the offense, which means more targets for Sanders in the long run.

Sanders was a celebrated pick for Philadelphia just 16 months ago. But, despite that initial reaction, he seems to have been largely forgotten in the national narrative. Look for a breakout season from the former Nittany Lion.