Fantasy Football: 7 Sleepers to Target in Late Rounds of Draft

The 2024 NFL season kicks off a week from Thursday when the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs play on Thursday night in Arrowhead.

With the preseason over and the regular season almost here, fantasy football leagues should be finalizing their drafts and getting set for an exciting 2024 season.

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Finally, here’s some help for the later rounds of your draft with the biggest sleepers for the 2024 season.

1. Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams

Corum was already a great sleeper option heading into the season as the backup to an injury-prone running back. Then the Rams named starting running back Kyren Williams the team’s punt returner.

Williams will likely see fewer carries as the Rams try to keep him healthy. And if he goes down for even a game, Corum will take control of the backfield.

2. Nick Chubb/Jerome Ford, RB, Cleveland Browns

The Browns will open the season with Ford as the starter, and he’s instantly a solid flex option. Stashing Chubb on the bench is a move for the second half of the season, though, as he’s expected to return, and would instantly take over RB1 status in Cleveland.

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3. Ja’Lynn Polk, WR, New England Patriots

The Patriots selected Polk in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He had over 1,000 receiving yards and 10 total touchdowns last season at the University of Washington and could quickly emerge as the top weapon in the Patriots offense.

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4. Caleb Williams, QB, Chicago Bears

Why is this year’s No. 1 overall pick going so late in fantasy drafts? He’s oozing with talent, has dual-threat capabilities, and is armed with one of the best-receiving cores around him. Williams will be a top-10 quarterback in fantasy this season, but could even finish in the top five. Also, he’ll be so fun to watch.

5. T.J. Hockenson, TE, Minnesota Vikings

Hockenson will miss at least the first four games of the season as he recovers from a torn ACL. But before the injury, he emerged as one of the best tight ends in football. Draft him, stash him on injured reserve, and reap the rewards later in the season.

6. Dalvin Cook, RB, Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys signed Cook this week and will start him on the practice squad. However, he’s already the most talented running back on that roster and could surprise a lot of people this season. Take him with your last pick and hold onto him for the first few weeks of the season. Zero risk, high reward.