Sleepers and Busts

Footballguys Staff's Sleepers and Busts Footballguys Staff Published 08/19/2019

A successful fantasy football draft hinges on finding value and avoiding busts. No draft is perfect, but the more sleepers you select and the more overvalued players you avoid, the better your results will be.

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Running Backs

Wide Receivers

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