Bruno Boys Fantasy Football

- Written By Lane Rizzardini
- Edited By Marc Caviglia

Everybody knows who the top 10 or even 15 players are at each fantasy relevant position and that why it’s a no-brainer to target guys who consistently produce monster fantasy football numbers such as Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Andre Johnson, and Antonio Gates. Often times what separates a good fantasy team from a great one is the owner who finds value in the second half of his or her fantasy draft. These later-round difference makers are referred to as fantasy football sleepers or undervalued players.

Sleepers are typically lesser known players or those with one or two NFL seasons under their belts, while undervalued players tend to be overlooked veterans, or guys who let down fantasy owners for one reason or another the previous season. Sometimes a player’s situation gives owners pause and his draft position takes a hit. Whether a player is a true sleeper or simply undervalued, he must meet the following criteria: (1) he’s likely to outperform his preseason ranking and projections; (2) he’ll deliver a much higher return on your investment (i.e., draft pick or auction price); and (3) he isn’t a rookie (except for a kicker).

Now that you know how we determine who made the cut, check out our 2011 Fantasy Football Sleeper Quarterbacks.

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Mark Sanchez, QB, New York Jets
2010 Stats: 3,291 passing yards, 54.8 completion percentage, 20 total touchdowns, 13 interceptions

Sanchez is not regarded by many as a serious fantasy football option due to his tag as more of a “game manager” than a playmaker. It is true; he is buoyed by one of the strongest running attacks in the league and has the luxury of being bailed out by the stout Jets defense if he fails to lead his offense down the field.

Let’s not forget though, Sanchez is entering only his third season as a NFL signal caller and showed some promising improvements in 2010. He increased his totals in nearly every category last year, upping his completion percentage to 54.8, his passing yards per game total to 205.7, and Sanchez tossed five more touchdowns while lowering his number of interceptions by seven. Head coach Rex Ryan also showed more trust in Sanchez, as he threw 143 more passes in 2010 than in his rookie season. With his best receiver in Santonio Holmes resigned already, Sanchez will likely continue to make gains in 2011.

Draft the former USC Trojan as a middle of the road QB2 in 12-team leagues and don’t be surprised if his quality of play forces you to make lineup decisions each week at the quarterback position.