Justin Boone outlines deep sleeper picks for 2026 NFL fantasy football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:55 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Fantasy football analyst Justin Boone highlights several deep sleeper players for the 2026 NFL season. Among quarterbacks, Jacoby Brissett is expected to lead the Cardinals, while Michael Penix Jr. is recovering from injury with the Falcons. Boone identifies running backs Nicholas Singleton and Demond Claiborne as potential contributors, with Singleton competing in a crowded Titans backfield and Claiborne gaining recognition despite being a sixth-round pick for the Vikings. The focus is on players who may emerge as valuable fantasy targets due to their circumstances and team dynamics.
- •Jacoby Brissett expected to start for the Cardinals.
- •Michael Penix Jr. recovering after ACL injuries.
- •Nicholas Singleton joins crowded Titans backfield.
- •Demond Claiborne gaining praise as a Vikings rookie.
- 7:55 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football: Justin Boone's deep (and super deep) sleepers at each position for 2026
"Fantasy football analyst Justin Boone takes you through some of his sleepers (and deep sleepers) for 2026.
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