IDP leagues have started really hot this year. Fantasy football managers have been hitting the waiver wire to keep ahead of the competition.
Even so, there are still some players going under the radar in IDP. Most of these sleepers are still available in 90% of IDP leagues. So, if you are struggling for points or have suffered injuries, it is time to look at these IDP sleepers.
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IDP Fantasy Football Sleepers
LB Kaden Elliss (ATL)
Kaden Elliss was one of my favorite sleepers in IDP drafts this offseason. And he has certainly not disappointed. Elliss has recorded 12 solo tackles and three assisted tackles, plus a sack and a tackle for loss, in the opening two weeks. He is on track to exceed the 78 tackles he produced last season and could even exceed 100 this season.
I expect Elliss to continue to produce 6-9 tackles a game. However, I expect his sack count to increase. Elliss has the Detroit Lions this week.
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And, while the Lions have only allowed three sacks so far this season, the Falcons have been applying a lot more pressure up front than either of their two opponents so far this season. Expect Elliss to produce another solid outing this week.
Elliss is currently the LB27 in FantasyPros IDP scoring while being available in over 90% of IDP leagues.
S Ryan Neal (TB)
Ryan Neal has gone under the radar on the Buccaneers defense so far this season. However, he has 14 tackles, nine of which are solo tackles. He also has a tackle for loss. The Buccaneers have been winning the turnover battle in each of their two games so far, managing five turnovers without turning the ball over themselves.
Monday Night Football brings a different challenge for the Buccaneers in the shape of the Philadelphia Eagles. It should be a busier night for Neal as a result, as this could be the first time all season that the Buccaneers won’t win the time-of-possession battle.
Neal is available in 96% of IDP leagues. If you lost Trevon Diggs this week or are struggling with injuries, Neal is a great addition for Week 3, with season-long upside. While Neal is the DB54, I expect him to jump up the charts this week with a strong showing in Week 3.
LB Divine Deablo (LV)
Robert Spillane has been grabbing the headlines and has the green dot in Las Vegas on the defensive side of the ball, but Divine Deablo has been quietly amassing a very solid season. Deablo is only 0.8 fantasy points behind Spillane so far this season, yet their ownership in IDP leagues would not suggest it would be anywhere near as close.
Deablo is available in nearly 80% of IDP leagues. He has amassed 19 tackles so far this season, 11 of them solo, while also registering two tackles for loss and a sack. He is currently the LB14 on the season.
This week, Deablo faces the Steelers. His consistent production, along with the Steelers trying to find their feet offensively with the loss of Diontae Johnson to IR, should mean another solid top-24 week at the position. Add him to your team now and start him.
DL Harrison Phillips (MIN)
The Vikings have not had a lot to shout about in the opening two weeks of the season. However, if there is a positive, it would be their defensive line. In particular, Harrison Phillips. Phillips has posted an incredible 21 tackles so far this season, 12 of them solo. Those are solid linebacker numbers. Yet, Phillips plays defensive tackle.
Phillips also has half a sack on his résumé. He is not a name most fantasy managers would have heard of. However, he has been in the league for five seasons now.
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Phillips already has 36% of his 2022 tackle total in just two games. While we expect the tackles to slow down, I doubt it slows down enough not to make him a worthy starter option.
Phillips is currently the DL8 heading into Week 3. He plays against the Los Angeles Chargers, who are giving up three sacks a game on average. It looks like Phillips’ exceptional start to the season could continue this Sunday. He is a must-start in all IDP formats right now, and he is available in over 90% of leagues.