The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast 1013: Week 1 Sleepers
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Sep 4, 2025 Dive into a treasure trove of sleeper picks for fantasy football as key players are highlighted based on their favorable Week 1 matchups. Discover quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and tight ends who might be lurking on your waiver wire. Gain insights into both high and low rostered players, and learn about effective defensive streaming options. Get ready to strategize and make those crucial lineup decisions!
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New Sleeper Format
- Change the sleeper threshold to target more rostered players each week for useful options.
- Limit picks to 5–7 thoughtful names per tier instead of many deep sleepers to stay practical.
Start Trevor Lawrence
- Start Trevor Lawrence in Week 1 because he pairs improved weapons with Liam Cohen's offense and rushing upside.
- Use him over riskier QBs like Justin Fields and Caleb Williams as a fringe top-10 play this week.
Mooney Meets Penix Deep Ball Fit
- Darnell Mooney pairs well with Michael Penix due to elite deep-ball ability and Penix's high ADOT.
- If Mooney is healthy, he offers WR4/WR3 upside in a favorable Tampa Bay matchup.