Editor's note: The following story was written before the news of J.K. Dobbins' ACL tear broke, so Gus Edwards' ADP has changed.
The 2021 NFL season is quickly approaching, which means the window to prep for your final fantasy football drafts is shrinking, but don't stress. Our analysts — including Sean Koerner, the No. 1 draft ranker of 2019 — have done the hard work of identifying the top sleepers across the four key positions below.
2021 Fantasy Football Sleepers
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| Quarterbacks |
| Running Backs |
| Wide Receivers |
| Tight Ends |
Fantasy QB Sleepers
Which quarterbacks being drafted outside of the top 12 actually have a chance to finish inside the top 12? Which deep sleepers should you target in 2QB leagues? » Read now
Fantasy RB Sleepers
Looking for high-upside running backs to stash on your bench? What about RBs with sneaky value in PPR leagues? » Read now
Fantasy WR Sleepers
The 2021 NFL Draft class was loaded at wide receiver, but which rookies are positioned to make an immediate impact in fantasy? And which Year 2 WRs have the highest breakout potential? » Read now
Fantasy TE Sleepers
It costs an early-round pick to draft Travis Kelce, Darren Waller or George Kittle — so where else can you find value at tight end? » Read now
Fantasy Sleepers Cheat Sheet
Note: All ADP data as of Aug. 27 and via Bestball10s
Fantasy QB Sleepers
| QB | Team | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | Bengals | QB13 |
| Matt Ryan | Falcons | QB14 |
| Justin Fields | Bears | QB21 |
| Daniel Jones | Giants | QB22 |
| Trey Lance | 49ers | QB26 |
| Jameis Winston | Saints | QB28 |
| Zach Wilson | Jets | QB29 |
| Jared Goff | Lions | QB30 |
| Taysom Hill | Saints | QB32 |
| Teddy Bridgewater | Broncos | QB36 |
Fantasy RB Sleepers
| Player | Team | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Dillion | Packers | RB33 |
| Michael Carter | Jets | RB38 |
| Zack Moss | Bills | RB39 |
| Nyheim Hines | Colts | RB43 |
| Gus Edwards | Ravens | RB44 |
| Latavius Murray | Saints | RB47 |
| James White | Patriots | RB51 |
| Chuba Hubbard | Panthers | RB52 |
| Giovani Bernard | Buccaneers | RB58 |
| Darrynton Evans | Titans | RB63 |
| Salvon Ahmed | Dolphins | RB65 |
| Malcolm Brown | Dolphins | RB68 |
| Jaret Patterson | Washington | RB88 |
| Larry Rountree | Chargers | RB92 |
Fantasy WR Sleepers
| Player | Team | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| Robby Anderson | Panthers | WR33 |
| Jerry Jeudy | Broncos | WR36 |
| Laviska Shenault | Jaguars | WR40 |
| Michael Gallup | Cowboys | WR46 |
| Mike Williams | Chargers | WR47 |
| Darnell Mooney | Bears | WR51 |
| Gabriel Davis | Bills | WR58 |
| Russell Gage | Falcons | WR59 |
| Rondale Moore | Cardinals | WR64 |
| John Brown | Raiders | WR66 |
| Terrace Marshall | Panthers | WR70 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | Lions | WR79 |
| Marquez Callaway | Saints | WR86 |
| Nico Collins | Texans | WR95 |
Fantasy TE Sleepers
| Player | Team | ADP |
|---|---|---|
| Irv Smith Jr. | Vikings | TE13 |
| Evan Engram | Giants | TE15 |
| Adam Trautman | Saints | TE18 |
| Zach Ertz | Eagles | TE23 |
| Hayden Hurst | Falcons | TE27 |
| Dawson Knox | Bills | TE29 |
| O.J. Howard | Buccaneers | TE30 |
