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 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.
It’s been a topsy-turvy last couple of days for the Falcons, who lost both Michael Penix and Drake London to injury in a crushing overtime loss to the Panthers in Week 11. As is the case in all sports, however, one player’s misfortune becomes another’s opportunity. That’s the case with Mooney this week, who now bumps up to the No. 1 receiver role, albeit while catching passes from Kirk Cousins for the time being.
Mooney and Cousins do have a favorable history from last season, with Mooney posting a 57-873-5 line on 95 targets during the 14 full games Cousins played in 2024. This season, injuries and occasional lack of chemistry with Michael Penix have led to a very modest 16-224-0 tally for Mooney, but he’s now due for a notable bump in targets in the fast track of a dome environment.
Okonkwo’s DFS reputation is somewhat blemished by virtue of his association with the Titans’ offense, but there’s still a good bit to like about the athletic tight end, particularly this week. That might sound odd at first blush considering the quality of the visiting Seahawks defense, yet Okonkwo has shown some solid chemistry with rookie first overall pick Cam Ward – Okonkwo has 46 or more receiving yards in half his 10 games, and four of those occasions have come in the last six contests.
Chig also has an excellent 82.6% catch rate in that span while averaging 2.01 yards per route run. Meanwhile, the Seahawks’ defense has generally been outstanding, but they’ve been highly vulnerable to tight ends and have conceded a 67-693-5 to the position over 10 games. Considering the Titans are likely to eventually be passing heavily due to a second-half deficit, Okonkwo merits consideration at a tricky position to roster.
