Let’s break down 10 wide receiver sleepers to target for fantasy football Week 16.
Week 16 of the NFL season will take place on a differentiated schedule. 11 games will take place on Saturday, and there will be three games on Sunday.
Let’s take a look at 10 wide receivers to target in fantasy football leagues. All players listed are widely available in ESPN leagues. Nine of the players on this week’s list are available in at least 50 percent of leagues.
10. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Tutu Atwell, Los Angeles Rams
Rostered: 3.1%
Last week, Atwell mustered only one reception for 10 yards on four targets. It was not an encouraging performance, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to trust any Rams’ wide receiver in your fantasy lineup.
With Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson II, and Ben Skowronek out, Atwell still has upside. Since Week 13, he is leading the Rams in targets (18).
Atwell is set to have a difficult matchup against the Denver Broncos, who have one of the stronger secondaries in the league. Due to his role, he is worth a flier in deeper leagues.
9. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers
Rostered: 14.6%
Last week, Doubs returned to action after a four-game absence. He led the Packers in receptions (five) and receiving yards (55).
Earlier this season, Doubs showed potential as a fantasy option. He posted 13+ fantasy points in three individual games. However, circumstances have changed. Christian Watson has broken out as the team’s top wideout, and Randall Cobb has returned from the IR.
Nevertheless, Doubs’ performance on Monday night proved that he should not be written off. He is an interesting flier, especially in deeper formats.
8. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Mack Hollins, Las Vegas Raiders
Rostered: 20.3%
Hollins is establishing himself as a high-floor fantasy receiver. He has posted at least eight points in his each of his last five games. Despite being behind Davante Adams on the depth chart, Hollins is still receiving a steady volume of targets. Since Week 11, he is averaging seven targets per game.
Hollins is an intriguing sleeper this week, but there are options on this list with higher ceilings.
7. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Marquise Goodwin, Seattle Seahawks
Rostered: 5.9%
Goodwin is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was a full participant during Tuesday’s practice. He was limited on Wednesday.
If Goodwin plays, he will likely see an increase in targets with Tyler Lockett sidelined. Lockett underwent finger surgery on Monday, and he is set to miss Saturday’s game.
Goodwin has been building some momentum over the past couple of weeks. In Week 14, he had five receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. He has upside against the Chiefs’ defense, which is allowing the fifth-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season.
If Goodwin is active, he is an excellent under-the-radar streaming option.
6. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Rashid Shaheed, New Orleans Saints
Rostered: 2.1%
Shaheed is coming off a breakout game, in which he had three receptions for 95 yards and a touchdown. The Saints will be without Michael Thomas, Chris Olave, and Jarvis Landry on Saturday, so Shaheed will have the opportunity to serve as the Saints’ top wide receiver.
Shaheed is a great streaming option this week.
5. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Treylon Burks, Tennessee Titans
Rostered: 44.4%
If he is on the field, Burks is a must-start fantasy wide receiver. The first-round pick broke out with a seven-reception, 111-yard game in Week 11. He built on that momentum with four receptions for 70 yards in Week 12.
In Week 13, he got off to a hot start with a 25-yard receiving touchdown in the first quarter. Unfortunately, he also suffered a concussion on that play. As a result, he missed the last two games.
Burks is listed as questionable for Saturday’s game. If he is active, he is a quality WR2.
4. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Jahan Dotson, Washington Commanders
Rostered: 29.7%
Dotson had five receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants in Week 13. He then topped himself with four receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown in their Week 15 rematch.
Dotson is building some positive momentum. Given his recent run, he is impossible to ignore in fantasy leagues. He is certainly worth a flier if you are looking for a wide receiver.
3. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Demarcus Robinson, Baltimore Ravens
Rostered: 9.4%
The Ravens are currently without Rashod Bateman, Devin Duvernay, and Tylan Wallace. A wide receiver has to catch the football, and Robinson is the top wideout on the depth chart at the moment.
Since Week 10, Robinson is actually leading the Ravens in receptions (28) and receiving yards (267). He has recorded at least five receptions in four out of his last five games.
Given the circumstances, Robinson should remain in the FLEX conversation for the remainder of the season. This week, he will have a great matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, who are giving up the seventh-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season.
2. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Darius Slayton, New York Giants
Rostered: 46.3%
Slayton continues to quietly serve as the Giants’ top wide receiver. Since making his season debut in Week 2, he is leading the Giants in targets (62) and receiving yards (631). Subsequently, he has put together some solid fantasy performances; he has recorded double-digit fantasy points in six individual games.
This week, Slayton has an excellent matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers this season.
Slayton is an excellent FLEX option in most leagues.
1. Fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for Week 16: Brandin Cooks, Houston Texans
Rostered: 71.6%
Yes, 71.6 is a high rostered percentage, but if he is somehow available in your league, he is a must-add.
Nico Collins will miss Saturday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with a foot injury. Meanwhile, Cooks is expected to make his return to the lineup.
Last season, he had 90 receptions for 1,037 yards and six touchdowns, despite erratic quarterback play. With Collins out, he should see a large volume of targets on Saturday.
Cooks has WR1 upside against the Titans, who have given up the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers this season.