The term “sleeper” is not necessarily the same in dynasty fantasy football as it is in redraft. Typically, in redraft leagues, sleepers are players simply going later in fantasy drafts than they should, and they are typically younger players who have yet to break out.
In dynasty formats, some of the best sleepers may actually be older veterans, as dynasty managers often overemphasize youth. Here are some dynasty sleepers that could end up being more valuable than their price suggests.
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Justin Fields, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers
It feels like so long ago that Justin Fields was a fantasy starter. Yet, for the first six games of the 2024 season, Fields was not only fantasy viable, he was a QB1, posting three games of at least 19.4 fantasy points and another at 15.9.
Fields was benched in favor of Russell Wilson, which, to Mike Tomlin’s credit, was the right move. But while starting, Fields held his own.
If Sam Darnold can get another shot somewhere, so can Fields. The former Chicago Bears quarterback is a free agent in 2025. You have to imagine he won’t be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they may elect to move forward with Wilson as their guy.
The NFL still lacks 32 viable starting quarterbacks. Perhaps Fields will be part of the problem, but I am supremely confident he’s one of the 32 best quarterbacks walking the planet.
Fields’ job security won’t be there, but whenever he starts, he’s a QB1. And as a reminder, he’s only 25 years old.
Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams
Blake Corum was one of the most popular handcuffs in 2024 redraft leagues. Fantasy managers were anxiously awaiting the inevitable Kyren Williams injury that would thrust Corum into the lead-back role — a job he would never relinquish.
The season came and went, and it never materialized.
Make no mistake about it, Williams is the Los Angeles Rams’ RB1. Corum is not about to take his job. But with that said, what are the odds Williams will make it through another season fully healthy?
The exact scenario fantasy managers were hoping would happen in 2024 could very well happen in 2025. The difference is Corum’s price has plummeted. He’s a classic case of a post-hype sleeper.
Aaron Jones, RB, Minnesota Vikings
Could we be experiencing an old running back renaissance? For years, we didn’t really have any highly productive running backs at age 29 or older. In 2025, we may have Derrick Henry, Aaron Jones, Alvin Kamara, James Conner, and Joe Mixon.
Jones is now 30 years old, so the end is certainly near. Yet, he didn’t show any signs of decline in 2024.
Jones averaged 14.3 fantasy points per game and remains on one of the best offenses in the NFL. Still, his age will push him down draft boards behind several younger, less productive players.
Diontae Johnson, WR, Houston Texans
Diontae Johnson didn’t suddenly become bad at football, but it’s certainly not a good look that he had behind-the-scenes issues on three different teams in 2024. Nevertheless, that doesn’t preclude him from finding a new home in 2025 where he can be a team’s WR2.
Johnson is still just 28 years old. His skill set is one that should age well, and he could easily have another 4-6 quality years left.
It’s been a while since Johnson was a WR1, averaging 17.2 fantasy points per game in 2021. Yet, he did have that month-long stretch with Andy Dalton where he posted three games of 19.8+ fantasy points. That talent still exists, and Johnson will cost very little to acquire in 2025 dynasty startup drafts or via trade.
Jakobi Meyers, WR, Las Vegas Raiders
It feels like Jakobi Meyers is perennially undervalued. He’ll never have league-winning upside, but it’s highly improbable any dynasty sleeper will.
Meyers has averaged double-digit fantasy points per game for five consecutive seasons, and he’s been between 12.9 and 13.6 in each of the past three years.
At 28 years old on a bad team with an uncertain QB situation, Meyers is the exact type of player dynasty managers typically eschew. With the majority of his career behind him and lacking the high-end upside of younger, more talented players, he’ll likely once again slide down draft boards as dynasty managers chase players with higher ceilings who are less likely to have any value at all.
If you’re a contending team, don’t overlook Meyers.