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Fantasy Football: Top 15 Sleepers to Target in 2018

By Leigh Oleszczak

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 23: running back Spencer Ware #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium during the fourth quarter of the game on October 23, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 23: running back Spencer Ware #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs rushes the ball against the New Orleans Saints at Arrowhead Stadium during the fourth quarter of the game on October 23, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images) /
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Duke Johnson Jr. #29 of the Cleveland Browns (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Duke Johnson Jr. #29 of the Cleveland Browns (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

FANTASY FOOTBALL SLEEPERS TO TARGET: NUMBER 11 -DUKE JOHNSON

The Browns have a few options at running back, but keep an eye on Duke Johnson. The former third round pick has yet to go for over 400 yards in a season while in Cleveland, but he was splitting carries with Isaiah Crowell over the last few years.

Crowell is with the Jets now, but the Browns picked up Carlos Hyde over the offseason, so Johnson will still be playing second fiddle. For that reason alone, Johnson obviously isn’t an early round pick, but running backs get injured often, so Johnson could have a chance for more opportunities should anything happen to Hyde.

Johnson will also have to battle with rookie Nick Chubb for playing time, but with his versatility on offense, yards should come easy for Johnson. He had more receiving yards last year than rushing yards with 693 (compared to his 348 on the ground) and racked up seven total touchdowns.

The Browns should be better offensively in 2018 (no I’m not kidding) and Duke Johnson has been one of the better names on their roster over the last few years. Give him a chance later on in the draft.

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