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Sleepers of the Week: Week 3

Posted: September 24, 2009

It’s been a snorefest in Sleeperland for the first two weeks of the ’09 season, but these boys are about to awaken.  Here are the sleepers for week 3:

QUARTERBACK

Trent Edwards vs. New Orleans — Projection: 21-32, 275 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int
The Saints rank 29th against the pass through two weeks, and that may, in large part, be due to the fact other teams are always playing catch-up.  However, their TD:Int ratio is 2:6, so Edwards, currently sporting a 104.9 QB rating, best be wary.

Mark Sanchez vs. Tennessee — Projection: 18-28, 255 yards, 2 TD, 1 Int
Sanchez enters week 3 with a 91.3 QB rating, and faces a Tennessee defense that ranks dead last in the league in pass defense, giving up 339 ypg.

RUNNING BACK

Knowshon Moreno @ Oakland — Projection: 18-81 rushing, 3-24 receiving, 1 TD
Moreno got the lion’s share of the carries in week 2 (17) and reeled off 75 yards.  The Raiders have surrendered 250 rushing yards through the first 2 weeks, so Moreno should find some room to work.

LeSean McCoy vs. Kansas City — Projection: 12-64 rushing, 4-31 receiving
The swelling in Brian Westbrook’s ankle has subsided, but he’s yet to practice.  Even if Westbrook plays, McCoy should see an increased workload to give the vet’s bum wheel a break.  The Chiefs rank 21st against the run, and McNabb is still out.

Beenie Wells vs. Indianapolis — Projection: 8-54 rushing, 1 TD
Beenie fumbled twice in week 2, losing 1 and his coach’s confidence, thus, “The Program” style hazing (carrying a football with him all week, everywhere he goes).  But Beenie is explosive, and the Colts’ D ranks 30th against the run (176.5 ypg).

WIDE RECEIVER

Eddie Royal @ Oakland — Projection: 8-92 receiving
Royal has yet to show even a glimpse of the form he had in his 2008 rookie campaign, hauling in a measly 5 catches through 2 games.  All-Pro corner Nnamdi Asomugha will be blanketing Brandon Marshall, so Royal should find room underneath.

Antwaan Randle El @ Detroit — Projection: 5-64 receiving, 1 TD
The Lions not only rank 24th against the pass through 2 weeks, they’ve given up the most touchdowns to opposing ball catchers (8).  Santana Moss could have a HUGE week, but Randle El will get his looks, and should be a sneaky good play.

Chansi Stuckey vs. Tennessee — Projection: 4-55 receiving, 1 TD
Again, the Titans rank dead last against the pass.  Stuckey is an under-the-radar receiver who will find a way to get open.

TIGHT END

Dustin Keller vs. Tennessee — Projection: 4-50 receiving, 1 TD
Back to the Meadowlands for our third Jets’ sleeper of the day.  Sanchez is going to throw, and Keller is continuing to grow alongside his quarterback.

KICKER

Steve Hauschka vs. Cleveland — Projection: 2-2 FG, 3 PAT (1 FG 40+)
In Hauschka, the Ravens have a little known leg-man who, as they continue to roll on offense, will become better known in the fantasy world.  The Browns are going to get piled up, and Hauschka will be a beneficiary.

DEFENSE

San Francisco 49ers @ Minnesota — Projection: 17 points allowed, 3 sack, 2 Int, 1 fumble recovery
The 49ers currently rank 3rd in the league against the run (53 ypg), 20th against the pass (238 ypg).  Adrian Peterson could present a problem, but if his back injury flares up, this disciplined D could bottle up the Vikes and get to Favre.

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