2026 Fantasy Football Sleepers Identified by SportsLine Model
The third weekend of August marks a significant period for 2026 Fantasy football drafts as training camps progress and teams complete their initial preseason games. Identifying Fantasy football sleepers is crucial for success, particularly those players who may be overlooked during drafts.
Notable players like Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, and Chris Olave rebounded from injuries last season, and similar expectations are set for Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, and Malik Nabers this year. SportsLine's computer model, which has accurately predicted player performances in the past, has simulated the NFL season 10,000 times to provide its latest rankings and sleeper picks.
Among the sleepers highlighted is New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely, who is now the primary tight end after moving from the Ravens. Likely has been a favored target for quarterback Jaxson Dart during training camp. Another sleeper is Titans running back Tony Pollard, who has consistently surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in recent seasons and showed strong performance late last year. SportsLine's model ranks Likely as TE9 and Pollard as a valuable pick around No. 75, suggesting they could outperform their average draft positions.
