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We have classified the following players as sleepers for 2009. We will be updating this list throughout the pre-season.

QB

Name	Pos	Team	Age	Yrs Exp.	Pos. Rank
Joe Flacco	QB	BAL	24	1	QB - #25
Along with Matt Ryan, Flacco was the rare rookie able to step in , start and contribute essentially off the bat for a playoff-bound team. His composure and arm strength were on display from the start and the Ravens got within one one game of the Super Bowl with him at the helm, but fantasy owners were not nearly as enthusiastic about the former Delaware Blue Hen. The ... Read More
Kyle Orton	QB	DEN	26	4	QB - #18
Orton came to Denver in the blockbuster trade for Cutler. Jay Cutler was on his way up in the Denver organization and thought he was at the top. Unfortunately for Cutler, he got a new boss and became expendable. Orton threw for just under 3,000 yards, had 18 passing -- 3 rushing -- touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 2008 in Chicago. An above average season for an NFL ... Read More
Carson Palmer	QB	CIN	29	6	QB - #15
Coming off an injury riddled 2008 season, Carson Palmer is looking to come back strong in 2009. A serious elbow injury led to Carson Palmer's 2008 season being cut short after only four games. The Bengals never recovered from his injury and struggled for the entire season. Palmer was able to avoid Tommy John surgery this off-season and should be ready to start the sea... Read More

RB

WR

Name	Pos	Team	Age	Yrs Exp.	Pos. Rank
Miles Austin	WR	DAL	25	3	WR - #77
Much of the focus on the Cowboys receivers this offseason has been on a certain top dog that is no longer around, but the uncertainty at the number two wide out slot could have the team's followers barking before long. Patrick Crayton manned this spot in 2008, but he is moving to the slot in favor of the relatively inexperienced Austin, who has only 18 career receptio... Read More
Donnie Avery	WR	STL	25	1	WR - #30
With 12 whole NFL starts under his belt, Donnie Avery is a grizzled old man amongst the St. Louis corps of wide receivers. He did a surprisingly good job overall at picking up the slack left behind by under-performing Torry Holt and, with Holt gone to Jacksonville, Avery now becomes the go-to guy. He was a bit hot and cold last year, but has big play ability and the t... Read More
Earl Bennett	WR	CHI	22	1	WR - #60
Earl Bennett was not even utilized as a receiver last season. His abilities were only employed as a punt return man. This means, he is fast and has good hands, so maybe he is a solid option, but only time will tell. The latest news out of camp is that Earl has caught just about everything Cutler has tossed his direction. I like to hear news of this nature. Cutler's la... Read More
Steve Breaston	WR	ARI	25	2	WR - #37
Primarily a return specialist, the Michigan standout experienced a breakout season for Arizona in 2008, hauling in 77 passes for 1,006 yards and 3 TD's. Should Anquan Boldin be shipped out of Arizona in the pre-season, then Breaston becomes a top twenty fantasy option based on his ability and the number of targets he would receive in Boldin's place. ... Read More
Kenny Britt	WR	TEN	20	R	WR - #91
The 30th pick overall in 2009 was the Big East Conference's all-time leading receiver (3,043 yards in just 34 games). His value is limited considering this offense is no passing juggernaut and the top WR on this squad was Justin Gage at WR51. The rookie is big (6'3), strong, and tough -- which should allow him to succeed against the jam at the line in the NFL. On t... Read More
Rashied Davis	WR	CHI	30	4	WR - #105
Davis had 35 receptions for two touchdowns last season. Unimpressive in my book. However, with a new quarterback who likes to throw the ball as often as possible and other receivers to spread the defense, Davis could surprise. With some experience under his belt, I figure he might be a safer pick-up than Bennett, but still a sleeper. According to reports, Davis has th... Read More
Anthony Gonzalez	WR	IND	24	2	WR - #22
Anthony Gonzalez showed improvement in his second NFL season and could be ready for a breakout season in 2009. Gonzalez should benefit from the loss of Marvin Harrison, and could quickly become an every week starter in fantasy leagues. He caught 57 passes for 664 yards and four touchdowns last season, but should improve those numbers this season. Peyton Manning is com... Read More
Percy Harvin	WR	MIN	21	R	WR - #49
The Vikings selected Florida WR Percy Harvin (5' 11, 192) with the No. 22 pick in the NFL Draft. His explosiveness and unbelievable first-step quickness will play better on the Metrodome turf. Harvin will likely compete with Sidney Rice for the starting job opposite Bernard Berrian. If Rice wins, Harvin would replace Bobby Wade in the slot. He does have some charac... Read More
Chris Henry	WR	CIN	26	4	WR - #122
Chris Henry should enter the 2009 season as the Cincinnati Bengals' number three wide receiver. Henry has struggled to stay on the field due to many run-ins with the law and NFL suspensions, but has the talent to succeed if he is able to straighten his off field issues out. Henry has been drawing rave reviews this off-season from training partner Carson Palmer, and th... Read More
Darrius Heyward-Bey	WR	OAK	22	R	WR - #54
The Raiders have become so predictably speed-obsessed that their draft day reaches can no longer be considered shocking. Is it absurd that they overlooked glaring holes on their offensive line as well as urgent concerns at linebacker (and in the secondary) to grab a wide receiver? Maybe not, but why pass on both Michael Crabtree and Jeremy Maclin -– players that... Read More
Juaquin Iglesias	WR	CHI	21	R	WR - #92
Rookie Juaquin Iglesias could be a shocker this season. If Lovie Smith and his wide receiving coaches see potential early, this third round draftee could see more time. With Davis moved back into the slot, Iglesias may very well find himself spelling Hester and Bennett and get an opportunity to show his talents. This is a player I would watch as the season starts and ... Read More
Dwayne Jarrett	WR	CAR	22	2	WR - #65
D.J. Hackett was signed in the past offseason to provide the Panthers with a solid #2 wide receiver to complement Pro Bowler Steve Smith; however, even when healthy in 2008, Hackett failed to make an impact and was released this offseason. Hackett''s release opens the door for USC product Dwayne Jarrett to step up and fill the #3 role for the Panthers in 2009. Jar... Read More
James Jones	WR	GB	25	2	WR - #69
James Jones only played in ten games last year due to a knee injury and even when he did play he was often not fully healthy. That issue should be behind him now and he will battle with Jordy Nelson and Donald Driver for catches. Jones was playing his best football late in the season, like when he caught four passes for 132 years in Jacksonville in mid-December. Jo... Read More
Jeremy Maclin	WR	PHI	21	R	WR - #46
Wide receiver was a deep position in the most recent draft and Maclin (coming off a 102 catch, 1,260 yards and 13 touchdowns season at Missouri) was one of the most coveted options. The Eagles felt compelled enough to move him a few spots in the draft to land the 6'0 receiver with 4.4 speed and envision a potential highlight-making combo with fellow speed demon DeSean... Read More
Lance Moore	WR	NO	25	4	WR - #25
Lance Moore is coming off a break out season in which he caught 79 passes for 928 yards and ten touchdowns. Moore is also dealing with a major injury that occurred during an off-season training session. Moore suffered a torn labrum and dislocated left shoulder while lifting weights and his status for training camp is still up in the air. Fantasy owners need to monitor... Read More
Jordy Nelson	WR	GB	24	1	WR - #90
Nobody expected too much out of Jordy Nelson during his rookie campaign out of Kansas State, but he had some quality games and should be ready to take the next step and play a bigger role in the offense. He ended his rookie season with 33 catches for 366 yards and two touchdowns, but number two receiver Donald Driver is getting older and the long term plan is to ha... Read More
Hakeem Nicks	WR	NYG	21	R	WR - #47
Since the 2008 season ended, the Giants have been looking at all their options to replace Plaxico Burress. They were involved in every rumor that involved a wide receiver, especially ones that were centered on the Browns' Braylon Edwards. When they couldn't agree on a trade to fill this void, the Giants drafted Hakeem Nicks with the 29th pick in the firs... Read More
Dennis Northcutt	WR	DET	31	9	WR - #71
The Lions traded away Ronald Curry and picked up Dennis Northcutt, making him the team's third receiving option behind Calvin Johnson and Bryant Johnson. The next receiver on the depth chart is rookie Derrick Williams and he has been spending most of his time at camp returning kicks. Northcutt, who spent the last two years in Jacksonville, could be a decent slot re... Read More
Sidney Rice	WR	MIN	22	2	WR - #110
Entering his third season out of South Carolina, Rice needs to prove he's healthy in order to hold off first round pick Percy Harvin for a starting slot opposite Bernard Berrian. A PCL sprain hampered Rice's 2008 production as he saw his catch total fall from 31 to 15 and his YPC from 12.8 to 9.4. He did haul in four touchdowns in 2008 and has notable size (6'4) an... Read More
Brandon Stokley	WR	DEN	33	10	WR - #78
Stokley has not seen the big numbers since leaving Indianapolis, but this season could be a turnaround. If Orton is under pressure, Stokley (the slot receiver) could see increased action. Stokley is good for 500-600 yards on 40-50 receptions as a safety valve receiver. I rank him as a sleeper this season as he might surprise and surpass these numbers dramatically if O... Read More
Devin Thomas	WR	WAS	22	1	WR - #81
To say that Thomas (the 34th pick in the 2008 draft) failed to live up to expectations last year is like saying one would be disappointed if the fancy steak restaurant you were at brought you Hamburger Helper instead of Prime Rib. Thomas finished with only 15 receptions, failed to tally more than 28 yards in any game, missed time with nagging injuries and scored his o... Read More

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