Need a last-minute fill-in for this week? 4th and 26 is here to throw you a couple deep sleepers, guys available in at least 90% of Fleaflicker leagues that could give your fantasy football team a big boost.If you're looking for sleepers, check out our weekly Passed Out at Your Desk column. If that well has run dry (and seriously, David Clowney is claimed in your league?), you're now in the right place. We'll throw a couple obscure darts at the board and see if any stick.
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Justin Forsett, RB, Seahawks. The Seahawks are one of only five teams to have multiple receiving TDs from running backs, and although he hasn't received a lot of work this season, Forsett is the best pass-catching back Seattle has. He looked impressive getting limited carries last week in the Jaguar blowout and could start to see more time. Edgerrin James doesn't look like the answer -- maybe Forsett is.
Bernard Scott, RB, Bengals. With Cedric Benson receiving approximately 8,000 carries per game, Cincinnati really has to consider shifting some of his workload if they plan on having him available for the playoffs. Enter Scott, a great preseason talent who looked great in Week 4's overtime game against Cleveland. He's in line to see some action over the second half of the season, so deep leaguers would be remiss to pass on the opportunity to add him now.
Dennis Northcutt, WR, Lions. Calvin Johnson is out, giving Northcutt an opportunity for more playing time in Week 6. He did a great job filling in on short notice in Week 5, catching five balls for 70 yards and a TD against Pittsburgh. Green Bay's secondary is supposedly solid, but they've given up a ton of fantasy points to WRs this year, averaging over 150 yards and 1.5 TDs allowed to the position in each game. Northcutt was also recommended in the Cram Session this week.Keenan Burton, WR, Rams. Catching five balls for 43 yards last week, Burton established himself as the clear No. 2 receiver in this offense, now that Donnie Avery is back. Marc Bulger looked surprisingly competent in relief last week, and the lack of a pass rush generated by the Jaguars should give Bulger time to get comfortable in the pocket. I see Burton building on last week's game, catching a few more balls and approaching 80 yards.
Julian Edelman, WR, Patriots. By now it's no secret that you want your QBs and WRs facing the Tennessee secondary, and while Wes Welker and Randy Moss understandably remain out of your reach, the Patriot slow receiver is owned in just 1% of Fleaflicker leagues. Welker's presence limits Edelman's upside, but as a wild-card pick for your team in the last hours before gamtime, Edelman's matchup makes him a solid pickup.
