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 percent of Fleaflicker leagues that could give your fantasy football team a big boost.Deep sleeper, thy name is Brandon Gibson. We touted Gibson as a deep sleeper last week, and he came through big, with nearly 100 yards in his first extended action of his career. Many deep league owners have snatched the rookie up already, but if he's still available in your 14-team or 16-team league, the time to act is now. He should be a big part of the offense for the rest of the season and is obviously a great deep sleeper yet again this week.
Brian Leonard, RB, Bengals. The impetus will be on Bernard Scott to be the lead dog in the rushing attack, but Brian Leonard should play a key role as well. Considering a game with the Raiders is on tap, both backs could wind up with serviceable fantasy days. If you're struggling to cover for an injured back or need an emergency flex play, the one percent-owned Leonard is probably your best bet.
Rashad Jennings, RB, Jaguars. Last time we suggested Jennings, he was up against a terrible run defense and scored a 28-yard TD on one of his few carries in the game. This week, he takes on the worst rushing defense in the league, and they're without their best interior lineman, Marcus Stroud. If the Jags manage to pull ahead quickly, Jennings could see a handful of valuable carries today.
Chris Jennings, RB, Browns. The 23-year-old Jennings has surpassed Jerome Harrison on the Browns' depth chart, much to the dismay of any remaining Harrison owners. Last week, Jennings received eight touches in a game where the Browns could get no offense going. This week they play the Lions, and saying it's easier to run on the Lions than the Ravens is like saying it's harder to get to Hawaii by swimming than by flying. Eight touches against the Lions and Jennings could well score a TD.
Kenny Britt, WR, Titans. Houston is on the docket for the rookie from Rutgers, and things are looking up. The Texans get creamed by starting WRs, and they've done the worst job at stopping a team's No. 1 wideout this year. Britt has entered the starting lineup thanks to an injury to Justin Gage, and I believe he'll score his first touchdown on Monday night. Mike Furrey, WR, Browns. Two Browns in one sleeper article? The horror! With Joshua Cribbs banged up, Furrey could see an even bigger role than he had in Week 10, when he hauled in six catches. PPR league owners shouldn't hesitate to grab Furrey for this week's game against the Lions, who are one of the worst teams in the league ... at defending No. 2 WRs.
Ryan Fitzpatrick, QB, Bills. I mentioned him briefly in this week's sleeper column, but I wanted to reiterate him here, since he's available in 97 percent of Fleaflicker leagues. Standard leagues shouldn't be touching this guy, but there's room in the starting lineups of two-QB leagues for anyone facing the Jaguars. Having two talented WRs to throw to certainly helps -- that is, if the leaky O-Line can do their job.
