2010 Fantasy Football Sleepers

Here is an early list of some potential sleepers for the 2010 fantasy football season.  We will come out with some more as time moves forward, and roles are more clearly defined.

Early Doucet/Steve Breaston (WR – Arizona)

With no more Anquan Boldin, and team’s keeping an eye, and possibly multiple defensive backs, on Larry Fitzgerald, either one of Early Doucet or Steve Breaston could have a lot more of an impact on the passing game than they have in the past.  The problem with these two, however, has to do with the loss of Kurt Warner, and the shaky Matt Leinart replacing him.

Michael Crabtree (WR – San Francisco)

After actually deciding he wanted to play last season, Crabtree had some pretty solid performances, and should be able to increase his productivity after actually going through an NFL training camp.

Kevin Kolb (QB – Philadelphia)

In limited duty with Donovan McNabb ahead of him, Kolb put up some decent numbers when he did have the opportunity to play.  With DeSean Jackson still there, the possible emergence of Jeremy Maclin, and the sure-as-can-be tight end Brent Celek, Kolb has some nice pieces to throw to.

Justin Forsett (RB – Seattles)

Although Julius Jones is still in Seattle, Forsett should see a good number of touches.  What he does with those touches should be pretty solid.  Forsett can help fantasy teams with his ability to rack up receiving stats as well, which is huge in PPR leagues.

Chad Henne (QB – Miami)

Henne, without a typical #1 receiver, was able to string together some good performances during 2009.  His numbers didn’t blow you away initially, but he played well down the stretch, amassing three 300-yard passing games in the final 5 games of the season.  Now add one of the best receivers in the game, Brandon Marshall (just look how good he made Kyle Orton look), and now you have a quarterback with a #1 option, and a great running attack.

Malcolm Floyd (WR – San Diego)

Floyd had a solid 2009 season, finishing with 45 catches and over 750 yards.  He continues to look better and better, and has the Charger passing attack.  With defenses focused in on Vincent Jackson, Floyd should be able to put up even better numbers.  He is going to have to improve his TD numbers, however, after only finishing with 1 in 2009.

Devin Aromashodu (WR – Chicago)

Not only does he have one of the greatest names in the game, Devin Aromashodu is a legitimate weapon for a Chicago pass attack that was wildly inconsistent in 2009.  Aromashodu was finally given ample playing time towards the end of the season, and he did not disappoint.  Jay Cutler wanted Aromashodu the entire season, and finally got his wish, and now everyone was seeing why.

Kenny Britt (WR – Tennessee)

One of the youngest players in the league, Britt ended with over 700 yards in his rookie campaign.  He struggled to get involved in the offense down the stretch, but with a year under his belt, Britt should be Vince Young’s go-to receiver in 2010.

Mike Wallace (WR – Pittsburgh)

Wallace’s rookie season was impressive as he quietly led the league in yards per catch and scored 6 times.  Being one of the fastest receivers in the game allows him to be a deep threat and gives him the opportunity to score on any play.  If Wallace can gut it out and put up some points in the first few games of the season while Big Ben is out serving his suspension, he should be able to hit his stride when Roethlisberger does make his return.

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