Fantasy Football Sleepers This Week: 3 Breakout Picks for NFL Week 10

NFL Sleepers for This Week in Summary

• Eli Raridon, TE, New England Patriots
• Brenton Strange, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Demarcus Robinson, WR, San Francisco 49ers

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Every fantasy football week presents new opportunities to uncover value, and some of the best options aren't always the biggest names. Whether it's a favorable matchup, an expanded role, an injury creating opportunity or a player showing signs of a breakout, the fantasy landscape can change quickly from one week to the next.

With that in mind, here are some fantasy football sleepers to consider for this week. These players may not be automatic starts in every league, but each has a combination of opportunity and upside that makes them worth a closer look for the week ahead.

We'll reference our NFL projections. All NFL odds come from FanDuel Sportsbook and may change after this article is published.

Best Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 10

Eli Raridon, TE, New England Patriots

Matchup: at Detroit Lions

Eli Raridon is an intriguing deep-league tight end streamer for the New England Patriots against the Detroit Lions.

Raridon drew six targets against Green Bay in Week 9, catching three passes for 52 yards. His target rate on routes was 27.8% in that game, an encouraging indicator even though he ran a route on only 41.9% of Drake Maye's dropbacks. That limited route participation keeps his floor low, especially if Hunter Henry is closer to full health. But Henry may sit this week after suffering a Week 9 injury.

The matchup is what makes the upside appealing. Through nine weeks, Detroit had allowed 704 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns to tight ends, translating to a whopping 25.1 PPR fantasy points per game to the position.

While Raridon has also topped 50 receiving yards in three of his last five appearances, his efficiency and touchdown-friendly matchup give him a chance to have a big day — especially if Henry sits.

Brenton Strange, TE, Jacksonville Jaguars

Matchup: at Tennessee Titans

Brenton Strange has produced a modest two receptions in each of his last two appearances, but the underlying receiving profile is considerably more promising.

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ tight end has 30 catches for 356 yards and a touchdown on 37 targets this season. Entering Week 9, he owned a 17.4% target share, an 18.9% first-read target share, and 2.26 yards per route run, evidence that he can be efficient when Jacksonville actually throws his way.

The concern entering a meeting with the Tennessee Titans is volume rather than talent. Jacksonville has been winning comfortably, and that has played a part in Strange seeing only four targets over his last two games. Tennessee has also limited opposing tight ends to 42.9 receiving yards per game, so this is not a matchup to oversell.

Still, the ability to command a meaningful share of the passing game when needed makes Strange a reasonable upside streaming option if fantasy managers are thin at tight end. I’m intrigued by his TD chances in a game where the Jags may light up the scoreboard.

Demarcus Robinson, WR, San Francisco 49ers

Matchup: at Dallas Cowboys

Demarcus Robinson is a boom-or-bust deep-league FLEX candidate for the San Francisco 49ers against the Dallas Cowboys.

The veteran returned from a high-ankle sprain in Week 9 and caught three of four targets for 22 yards, playing 51% of the offensive snaps. He ran 21 routes on 36 team dropbacks, so there is room for that route participation to grow as he gets healthier. Across his three appearances this season, Robinson has caught eight of 10 targets for 106 yards and a touchdown.

This week’s matchup is a great one. Dallas has yielded 34.8 PPR fantasy points per game to opposing wide receivers, eighth-most in the NFL through Week 9, making this a favorable environment to chase an expanded role.

However, the recent addition of Keenan Allen and possible returns of other San Francisco receivers introduce considerable target competition. Robinson is best viewed as a speculative start in larger leagues if injuries continue to thin the receiver group; check the final depth chart and injury report before locking him in.

Fantasy Football Sleepers FAQ

What is a fantasy football sleeper for this week?

A fantasy football sleeper for this week is a player who isn't widely viewed as a must-start but has a favorable combination of matchup, opportunity and recent production that could lead to a strong fantasy performance.

How do you identify fantasy football sleepers each week?

We look at factors such as recent usage, snap counts, targets, touches, red-zone opportunities, injuries and the player's individual matchup. Changes in a player's role can also create new sleeper opportunities from week to week.

Should I start a fantasy football sleeper this week?

That depends on your league, your roster and the player's situation. A sleeper can be a strong option when you're dealing with an injury, a bye week or a difficult matchup for one of your usual starters, but it's important to consider each player's floor as well as their upside.

Do fantasy football sleepers change every week?

Yes. Sleeper candidates can change significantly as the season progresses because of injuries, emerging players, coaching decisions, matchups and changing workloads. That's why it's useful to reevaluate potential sleepers each week.

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