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Football > Week 16 > Sleepers of the Week

Week 16: Sleepers of the Week

These lesser-known players deserve to start this week due to matchup or other circumstances. This week's picks include Sam Bradford, Nick Foles, Vick Ballard, Jackie Battle, and Brandon Gibson.
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Jacoby Jones and the Baltimore Ravens face the New York Giants in week 16. Jones has been a non factor as a fantasy wide receiver this season, scoring only one touchdown and contributing mainly on special teams for the Ravens. That could change this week as Torrey Smith is dealing with the effects of a mild concussion sustained in a week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos. It is tough for players to be cleared the week after a concussion, making it likely that Smith will miss this week's game. Jones should get more looks than usual in what could be a high scoring game against the Giants this week. The Giants' pass defense has been shaky at best this season, giving up an average of 253 yards per game through the air. Jones is owned in just 13 percent of fantasy league, but could be useful as a plug in WR 3 this week. Fantasy owners can start Jacoby Jones and can expect 70 yards and a touchdown from the kick return specialist.

Santana Moss and the Washington Redskins travel to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles in week 16. Moss has been up and down this season, but has been mostly a disappointment as the Redskins' most senior wide receiver. Moss caught five passes for 57 yards in last week's win over the Browns, and would benefit from a possible return of Robert Griffin III this week. While Moss has largely been a disappointment this season, he has found the endzone seven times in 14 games (including a 61 yard touchdown in the Redskins' first meeting with the Eagles this season). Fantasy owners can start the veteran wide receiver this week and can expect 65 yards and a touchdown.

Remember to read all our columns for this week and use our Who To Start Rankings

 
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Vin Sadicario
Long Island, NY
FFToolbox Fantasy Football Writer since 2005
Born and raised in Long Island, New York, Vin is a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan. In addition to his love for the Dolphins, Vin is an avid fantasy football player. Vin has been playing fantasy football for the past eleven years, while writing for FFToolbox for the past six seasons. When he is not writing for FFToolbox, Vin enjoys traveling, going to the beach, and spending time in the gym.
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