{
  "id": 5552024,
  "title": "Wide receiver sleepers for 2026 fantasy football",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/wide-receiver-sleepers-for-2026-fantasy-football",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T12:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/1124504/fantasy-football-sleepers-2026-wide-receivers-draft"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to the 2026 fantasy football season, where wide receivers with potential for high fantasy production can be found in later draft rounds. De'Zhaun Stribling, a second-round pick for the San Francisco 49ers, is one such sleeper. With the departure of Ricky Pearsall and concerns about aging stars Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, Stribling is expected to be a significant contributor for the 49ers. His ADP remains around WR50, making him a prime target for draft benches. Rashid Shaheed, the Seahawks' second-year receiver, is another undervalued option. Beckoned by the Seahawks' offense and a lucrative three-year contract, Shaheed has the potential to become the team's top target, despite his inconsistent play last season. De'Zhaun Stribling, a rookie, is a well-known \"sleeper\" after Ricky Pearsall's abrupt departure from training camp. The 49ers' offense, which will likely rely on him, makes him an ideal draft pick for fantasy football enthusiasts. Tre Tucker, a wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, is another player to consider. Tucker, who has shown promise in preseason, could potentially become the Raiders' top target under new head coach Klint Kubiak. His late-season performance suggests he is a reliable bench player. Lastly, Jacob Meyers from the Jacksonville Jaguars is a later-round pick worth considering. With an average of 7.3 targets per game in his last eight games, Meyers is a reliable and relatively low-upside option, currently available around WR45.",
  "summary": "Welcome to the 2026 fantasy football season! Today we’ll look at wide receivers who we can get a bit later in drafts, who also have good enough upside to beat their average draft position. Every year there are many WR sleepers, as there are many that are on the field most of the game and […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Wide receiver sleepers for 2026 fantasy football",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/wide-receiver-sleepers-for-2026-fantasy-football-5552101",
        "published": "2026-09-04T12:05:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}