by Arif Hasan
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| Mike Williams. Photo credit BucsNation |
Fantasy owners tend not to win or lose because they made the
right choice in the first or second round. It’s usually the mid- to late-rounds
(along with smart strategic decisions) that distinguish a playoff contender
from a toilet bowl honoree, and that’s where a fantasy favorite term gets
thrown around—the sleeper.
Sleepers are generally those that are projected to be
drafted late (say, the 50th wide receiver or the 12th quarterback) who are
expected to outperform their projection significantly (to become around the 25th best
receiver or 8th best quarterback).
