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San Diego Chargers
As we count the milliseconds before Sunday’s full slate of action, it is essential that we examine the sleepers that are most likely to help fantasy owners prevail in week 1. While the sleepers in this column will be proportioned based upon the current events of each particular week, it just so happens that we currently have a preponderance of injuries to some high profile WRs and RBs. This in turn has created a surplus of players at those two positions who have been elevated into the role of sleepers. With that, here are some players who are worth consideration if you prefer to take advantage of matchups and potentially enhance your scoring total this week.
RBs
Robert Turbin (vs. Cardinals)
If you are a Marshawn Lynch owner and don’t already have Turbin on your roster, stop reading this for a moment, and grab Turbin immediately. In fact, if Turbin is available in your league secure him right now - period. Then monitor Lynch’s back issues very closely leading up to Sunday. T...
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