Each week, Juan Carlos Blanco spotlights 4–5 under-the-radar plays who combine DFS tournament upside with season-long streaming value.
Each week, Streaming Sleepers will highlight at least five non-QB skill-position players and one team defense that currently have start or roster rates of 20% or less 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 large-field tournament options for the coming slate and are likely to carry modest ownership rates in that format as well.
Addison has had an interesting season to say the least, opening the campaign on a three-game suspension and then receiving a brief benching just two games in. However, the third-year wideout has been effective when on the field, producing a 9-155-1 line on 14 targets.
Those numbers have come with Carson Wentz under center, and it’s possible this matchup against the defending champs sees Addison play his first regular-season snaps with J.J. McCarthy (ankle) as his QB. However, irrespective of who’s throwing him the ball, Addison should retain a solid level of involvement in a potential wire-to-wire battle against an Eagles defense surrendering the third-most receiving yards per game to WR2s (70.1).
Bourne’s start rate following back-to-back 142-yard efforts certainly jumps off the screen, and despite the fact it’s a tough Falcons defense on the docket for the veteran receiver, it’s difficult not to give him consideration in what should be another week where he fills an elevated role. As of late Tuesday, the status of Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and even George Kittle is still up in the air, not to mention Brock Purdy’s as well.
Much like Addison and Wentz have been in sync, Bourne has shown excellent chemistry with Mac Jones, so he may actually benefit if the latter gets at least one more start. Bourne has drawn 20 total targets in the last two games, taking three of his 15 catches in that span for 20+ yards, including two for 40+. The Falcons just did a number on Josh Allen and co., but Bourne could well be one of the main targets once again for whoever is at the controls of the Niners offense.
