Dec 12, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Tyler Johnson (18) runs with the ball against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
The fantasy football playoffs are here, and picking the right sleeper play could potentially make or break your season. These guys have upside this week.
It’s getting real in your fantasy football leagues. The playoffs are here, and every decision you make is vital to advancing. Finding a solid wide receiver sleeper can help take you over the top, and win you money in daily fantasy leagues during these final fantasy weeks.
These wide receivers have extra upside this week and have the potential to outperform their lower-end ranking. Let’s get into it!
Wide receiver sleepers for fantasy football Week 16
10. Tyler Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tyler Johnson walks into an increased Week 16 role in the Bucs’ offense with Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Leonard Fournette all missing the game due to injury. Though Antonio Brown is returning this week from suspension, Johnson should still remain the second or third option in Tom Brady’s passing attack.
Johnson caught 4-of-7 targets last week for 41 yards and should continue to see that consistent volume in the Bucs’ matchup with the Panthers, who boast a talented secondary but are still beatable. Treat him as a low-end WR3.
9. Tyler Boyd, Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Boyd has not been the consistent fantasy performer he has been in the last couple of years, but he is still capable of bigger games. Last week, he caught 5-of-6 targets for 95 yards and a touchdown.
This week’s matchup against Baltimore, who allows the seventh-most fantasy points to wide receivers, provides him another opportunity to explode. Especially with it being a solid matchup football-wise, all players in this game get a slight boost. Consider Boyd a low-end flex with a solid floor.