Outside of Antonio Brown and Jordy Nelson, number one receivers have remained a roller coaster of production. If you're still undecided as to who you should start, here are some players that could save the day.
Fantasy football sleepers, Week 5: Wide Receivers
Finding dependable receivers is tough, but these players should be in line for a huge day.
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Brian Quick: Despite having played only three games, Quick currently sits just outside the top 10 in receptions per game. He has quickly become the St. Louis Rams most targeted receiver, and the announcement of Austin Davis as starter should only solidify his production down the field. Fortunately for Quick, the Philadelphia Eagles have allowed opposing lead receivers to average 6.5 reception for 93 yards. Consider him a low-end WR2 in every format.
Golden Tate: More opportunistic than anything, Tate stepped in for a hobbled Calvin Johnson last week and was targeted 10 times. He finished the day with eight receptions for 116 yards, falling only a touchdown shy of an all-around afternoon. Johnson has been practicing, but his status remains up in the air. Even if Megatron is slated to go Sunday, Tate should account for more snaps and production along the way. Another 100-yard day is quite foreseeable.
Justin Hunter: It's going to take some serious trust to insert him into your lineup, but I wouldn't bail just yet. Jake Locker is scheduled to return, and Hunter - everyone's preseason darling - has the benefit of facing a Cleveland Browns secondary that has been burned for a total of 20 receptions, 355 yards, and three touchdowns by leading receivers. Hunter hasn't start the season well, to say the least, but this matchup just might be what he needs in order to get back on track.
