10 WR sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 12
By Dustin Baker
If you need an edge to win your fantasy football matchup in Week 12, consider adding one of these sleepers at the wide receiver position.
Notable sleeper hits in this analysis last week included Russell Gage, Diontae Johnson, and Mike Williams. Those three players were not heavily sought after in 2020 fantasy drafts, but they did perform admirably in Week 10.
So, let’s find out who could surprise the masses during Week 12.
Note: The selection of these 10 sleepers is assessed from a 10-team, PPR league perspective.
1. Jarvis Landry (CLE)
Game: Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 11/29, 1:00 pm EST)
Here’s a news flash: Jarvis Landry has not scored a touchdown in 2020. That’s 38 receptions, 471 yards, and nary a touchdown to show for it. Landry is either on a dastardly drought that will extend through the duration of 2020, or he will bust out soon with multiple scores. Jacksonville is an apropos place to quench the paydirt thirst. The Jaguars let in 24 PPR points per game to wide receivers, which is eighth-worst in the business.
2. Nelson Agholor (LAR)
Game: Las Vegas Raiders at Atlanta Falcons (Sunday, 11/29, 1:00 pm EST)
Agholor has quietly notched six touchdowns this season. Tight end Darren Waller hogs most of the targets, but Hunter Renfrow and Nelson Agholor usually get some love, too. The Raiders are one of the pleasant surprises during this pandemic season, and it’s unsung dudes like Agholor who are making it happen. Atlanta is third-worst in the industry at denying wideouts fantasy points. Either Ruggs, Renfrow, or Agholor will make some noise. We pick Agholor.