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Fantasy Football: 10 wide receiver sleepers to start in Week 3

By Frankie Licausi

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) brings in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) brings in a pass in the end zone for a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, during a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. /
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Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) celebrates with center Austin Blythe (66) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2021; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Van Jefferson (12) celebrates with center Austin Blythe (66) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Van Jefferson, Los Angeles Rams

Van Jefferson, even in a crowded Rams’ offense, has 94 yards receiving and a touchdown through three games. While he isn’t getting nearly the volume of the team’s top targets — Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods and Tyler Higbee — he’s still getting valuable playing time.

That will especially come in handy in the Rams’ Week 3 tilt with the Buccaneers, in what is expected to be an offensive firework show.

Jefferson should benefit from increased attention towards Woods and Kupp, and will be an intriguing DFS start for cheap.

7. K.J. Osborn, Minnesota Vikings

Who would you guess leads the Vikings in receiving yards so far? Adam Thielen? Justin Jefferson? Nope. Enter K.J. Osborn, the Vikings 24-year-old weapon who leads the team with 167 yards receiving.

His role should remain steady and only continue to grow, as the Vikings will be in competitive games pretty much all season. Especially this week against Seattle. He’s a surefire start in DFS games and he’s borderline startable in your season-long leagues as a FLEX play.

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