Each week, Juan Carlos Blanco spotlights 4–5 under-the-radar plays who combine DFS tournament upside with season-long streaming value. These matchup-driven picks are usually available in most leagues
Each week, Streaming Sleepers will highlight five skill-position players that typically have projected start rates under 20% in season-long leagues but may be prudent options this week due to matchups and other circumstances, particularly in deeper formats. Additionally, the plays suggested here could be viable DFS tournament options for the coming slate and are likely to carry modest ownership rates in that format as well.
Gordon is the last man standing in the Dolphins’ backfield when it comes to avoiding an injury designation. At 6’1”, 226, he has the dimensions to dominate in short-yardage and goal-line situations and is a De’Von Achane in-game calf strain away from manning a true lead role in his first NFL game. His pro debut comes against a Colts defense that surrendered 19.2 standard-scoring fantasy points per game to RBs, the 10th-highest red-zone touchdown success rate (60.7%) and 1.20 second-level yards per carry last season, metrics particularly relevant for a bruiser like Gordon that can excel in close quarters and break tackles.
Mims is slated to fill a No. 2 role that affords him the amount of snaps commensurate with that slotting in a Broncos offense expected to have more stable skill-position usage this season. Assuming he’s fully clear of his recent groin issue, he could hit for some plays against a Titans defense featuring a gimpy L’Jarius Sneed at one corner – the veteran is still limited by last year’s nagging quadriceps injury – and which could have some issues adjusting to the Denver altitude, especially against the caliber of speed Mims possesses.
