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10 WR sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 16

By Frankie Licausi

Dec 12, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (18) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (18) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 5, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (11) makes a catch against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Darnell Mooney, Chicago Bears

Darnell Mooney has become a reliable target, both for the Chicago Bears and for fantasy footballers. He’s ascended to the overall WR26 in PPR scoring, which is steady WR2 production in lineups. He’s scored more points than guys like Amari Cooper, Chase Claypool, and Julio Jones.

Mooney is startable again this week in a matchup with a burnable Seahawks secondary. Even with Nick Foles starting at quarterback, Mooney is a solid play this week.

5. Allen Lazard, Green Bay Packers

It’s become a weekly coin flip to decide who gets the WR2 production for the Green Bay Packers between Allen Lazard and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. This week, it could be Lazard’s turn against a stingy Cleveland secondary that will likely struggle to contain Aaron Rodgers.

Valdes-Scantling is currently on the COVID-19/Reserve List, and there’s uncertainty whether he’ll be activated in time to play this week, so Lazard could have all the WR2 production to himself. You should feel good with him in your lineup.

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