Picking sleepers who are set to emerge is an inexact science. We look at trends, injuries, and comments from coaches, trying to identify clues as to who might suddenly find themselves with a larger role or better opportunity from week to week.
There’s an additional element of course, one that pertains to teams that aren’t meeting expectations. Teams like the Baltimore Ravens, a preseason Super Bowl favorite that find themselves in the basement of the AFC North and are likely to make changes to try and provide a spark.
Young guys are bound to see more opportunities going forward for this very reason, but injuries are also opening up the possibility that we see some sleepers emerge this week.