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Breaking Down the Top Sleepers for the 2020 NFL Fantasy Season

Steven Sims, Jace Sternberger, Jalen Hurd, and more—these are the top sleeper picks for 2020

By Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz, and Craig Horlbeck
Kansas City Chiefs v Chicago Bears Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images


We break down the top sleepers for the 2020 fantasy season.

WR Steven Sims, Washington (4:14)
TE Chris Herndon, Jets (7:43)
TE Jace Sternberger, Packers (13:31)
TE Gerald Everett, Rams (15:51)
RB Tarik Cohen, Bears (18:04)
WR Preston Williams, Dolphins (22:22)
RB Nyheim Hines, Colts (25:37)
WR Golden Tate, Giants (28:50)
WR Jalen Hurd, 49ers (32:38)
WR James Washington and Diontae Johnson, Steelers (35:20)
RB Damien Harris, Patriots (40:50)

For more fantasy rankings, sleepers, and mock drafts, check out the Ringer Fantasy Football Draft Guide.

Hosts: Danny Heifetz, Danny Kelly, and Craig Horlbeck

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