Friday Five: Fantasy football sleepers to keep an eye on this week
Still looking for some last-minute additions to your fantasy team this week? We're here to help.
Whether you're dealing with some early-season injury bugs or left some holes open after your draft, there's a handful of players still available in most leagues that could be of service this week.
Here they are!
SEE ALSO: NFL power rankings: How every team stacks up for Week 1
Terrelle Pryor, WR
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The converted quarterback actually opened eyes at wideout over the preseason. With Josh Gordon suspended until Week 5, Pryor and Corey Coleman make up the only suitable options for Robert Griffin out wide.Against a porous Eagles defense, which allowed the second-most points to wide receivers last year, Pryor could put up WR3 numbers if you're in need of a waiver-wire scoop.
Alex Smith, QB
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If you didn't snag a top-five quarterback in your draft, chances are you're going by-committee with a pair of second-tier shotcallers. But if you're faced with poor matchups, streaming Smith for Week 1 could pay off. He'll never have too high a ceiling, but he did well last year to keep his floor at a playable level. Joey Bosa is unlikely to play for San Diego, which helps Smith's case if you're in need of a rental QB.
Dak Prescott, QB
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Prescott is the high-risk, high-reward option at QB this week. The rookie dazzled in the preseason, but is going up against a Giants defense that figures to be much improved. He's still available in most leagues, and a steady diet of Dez Bryant targets is bound to result in a couple big-time fantasy plays.
Christine Michael, RB
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Thomas Rawls missed Seahawks practice on Thursday with an illness, and this was after missing much of camp recovering from an ankle injury. If Rawls is inactive or limited, Michael should be rostered in every league. Even if Rawls is healthy, a timeshare seems likely in the Seattle backfield, which makes Michael a commodity.
Clive Walford, TE
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Still looking to fill your tight end slot in a deep league? Oakland goes up against New Orleans this week, who allowed the most tight end points a year ago. It's not guaranteed he'll be on the field for a hefty number of snaps, but Walford is a talented pass-catcher in his second year who's a breakout candidate at the position.
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