These various responses were via twitter and facebook with other fantasy football guru's
Gino Cerulli – Dynasty Football Warehouse: Jonathan Dwyer- He’s a deep sleeper and likely won’t find his way into too many lineups but all the stars are aligning for him to get his chance. Mendenhall is doubtful. Redman is nicked up and was outplayed by Dwyer in the preseason. Denver’s defense is better than most people give them credit for and Pittsburgh’s offensive line is a mess, but with all the big name running backs being game time decisions, he may end up being a sneaky play for a desperate team.
Tony Cincotta – Fantasy Pros 911: Not sure Definition of sleeper so Amendola , Nate Washington, Blaine Gabbert ….Amendola – Det Secondary is as a criminally negligent as the teams two defensive tackles. Washington – NE Second worst team against the pass in the NFL. Need I say more. Gabbert – new Dink and Dunk offense fits Gabbert. Minn lets up 17 PTs to QB position last season.
Andy Miley – Fantasy Alarm: My favorite Sleeper Starter is Russell Wilson. With Lynch ailing, Wilson could throw for 230- 2tds and run 40 yards-1 td.
Mike Woellert – Pro Football Focus: I hope he counts as a sleeper, but I like Kevin Smith to have a solid game against the Rams. No Michael Brockers on the interior, plus the Rams weak on the outside at LB, I like Smith to turn in a solid fantasy day.
Joe Hoffman – Icon Fantasy Sports: Jake Locker – In what I believe will be the highest scoring game in the NFL in week 1 – he will have the ball in his hands more than anyone this side of Tom Brady. He will also make plays all game with his legs and I love QBs who score on the ground.
Simon Shepherd – GO Ahead Score: Braylon Edwards – good with Wilson in the preseason, one of these Seattle receivers is going to have a big game. Rice should take away the attention of the Arizona secondary.
Jeff Haseley – Football Guys: Kendall Wright. I am convinced that he will be a big part of the offense this year, beginning with week one vs. New England. He was a favorite target (by far) of Jake Locker in the preseason and could wind up replacing Nate Washington as the team’s WR2 behind Kenny Britt this year.
David Gonos – DavidGonos.com: My favorite Sleeper Starter for Week 1 is Steelers RB Jonathan Dwyer. With Isaac Redman battling an ankle injury and the Broncos having a subpar rush defense, I like his chances of getting 100-plus total yards.
Shane Hallam – Draft Countdown: Titus Young going up against the Rams for pass happy Detroit. With the 3 WR sets used, Young will be matched up against corner Janoris Jenkins or Bradley Fletcher for the majority of the game. Young outmatches both those players in speed and skill. He should be good for a long touchdown and 80 yards or so.
Dish Adams – Fantasy Insights: I am really high on Stevan Ridley with Vereen out and on Mike Wallace who is under everyone’s radar, but I cannot overlook Tony Gonzalez in his first game in Kansas City. He is always consistent, and with all of the attention that will be paid to Julio Jones and Roddy White on the outside, I have to believe the Falcons want to get him a big game against his former squad where he began his hall of fame career. He has been virtually ignored at the TE position. I hate leaving Cedric Benson out here with news that Alex Green’s knee swelled up, but Tony G is my man.
George Kurtz – Leatherheads.com: Jake Locker, have no choice but to throw the ball, Bradford would’ve been here if I trusted his receivers more.
Luke Wetta – FFGator.com: Is Pierre Garcon a sleeper? Liked what I saw between him and RGIII in preseason and think he is top 20 WR this week. I would start him over Demaryius, DeSean, Bowe, Mike Wallace and Brandon Lloyd. If not digging deep enough I wanted to say DHB, but Palmer has not looked good enough in offense yet so give me Titus Young against the Rams, expecting single coverage all game.
Greg Kellogg – Fantasy Sharks Radio: DeAngelo Williams -the Buccaneers gave up 36.97ppg to opposing RBs last year. I don’t believe the Bucs have improved on defense. In two games against Tampa last year, Williams carried the ball 18 times for 95 yards and two TDs. He added two receptions for 18 more yards. With Stewart out of the picture I believe he could exceed the yardage and reception numbers in this game alone and he should score.
Rob Warner – FF Spin: Darrius Heyward-Bey – With Denarius Moore battling a hamstring injury and Jacoby Ford (foot) listed as doubtful, DHB should dominate targets. The former #7 overall pick had 9 catches for 130 yards and a TD in season finale against San Diego last season.
Jeff Ratcliffe – Pro Football Focus: I love Jake Locker against the Patriots this week. He doesn’t have Kenny Britt, but the Titans are going to have to air the ball out in this one. We saw big fantasy numbers from Locker in his limited playing time last season. I like him as a sneaky QB1 play.
RC – Junkyard Jake: Jonathan Dwyer has been a virtual after-thought since he was drafted in the 6th round 2 years ago, but the 3rd year running back could surprise this week as he fills in for Rashard Mendenhall along with Isaac Redman.
Jim Day – FantasyTaz.com: My favorite sleeper is Rod Streater. Jacoby Ford has been ruled out this week so Streater will man the slot. He was the only receiver for Oakland that even looked halfway decent in the preseason and Palmer already seems comfortable with him. If Denarius Moore is limited at all then Streater will be on the field for all passing attempts.