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Unearthing Hidden Gems: Post-Hype Sleepers Poised for a fantasy Football Resurgence
As the fantasy football landscape shifts, certain players who underperformed last season are now presenting compelling value. These “post-hype sleepers” are individuals who, despite disappointing rookie or sophomore campaigns, possess the talent and situational advantages to significantly outperform their current draft positions. let’s dive into some key players who could be the difference-makers in your 2025 fantasy leagues.
Running Backs
Jaylen Wright, Dolphins
2024 Fantasy Finish: RB58, 3.1 PPG
While the Miami Dolphins‘ backfield situation remains somewhat fluid,Jaylen Wright is a name to circle for those seeking late-round upside. He demonstrated flashes of explosive playmaking during his college career, and the prospect to contribute in a potent Dolphins offense is undeniable. Although there’s no absolute guarantee of a featured role, Wright appears to be in a strong position to earn significant touches. He represents an excellent value for best-ball enthusiasts looking to create a Dolphins-centric stack, or as a high-upside insurance policy in redraft leagues.
Wide Receivers
Rome Odunze, Bears
2024 Fantasy Finish: WR47, 7.2 PPG
Rome Odunze, despite a slightly elevated draft cost compared to last year, fits the profile of a post-hype sleeper ready for a breakout. His rookie season was hampered by a struggling Bears offense and a coaching change. Though, with the departure of OC Shane Waldron and veteran WR Keenan Allen, and the arrival of HC Ben Johnson, the offensive environment in Chicago is poised for improvement. While he faces competition for targets from DJ Moore and incoming rookies colston Loveland and Luther Burden II, Odunze has a clear pathway to becoming Caleb Williams’ primary target. He has the potential to deliver fantasy WR2 production at the cost of a low-end WR3.
Keon Coleman, Bills
2024 Fantasy Finish: WR67, 7.7 PPG
Another sophomore who didn’t quite meet initial expectations, Keon Coleman showcased glimpses of his considerable talent last season. He recorded four double-digit scoring performances in half-PPR formats, with three of those occurring before a mid-season wrist injury. Now healthy, Coleman is in a favorable position within the Bills’ receiving corps. The team’s receiver room remains largely unchanged, with Joshua Palmer replacing Mack Hollins, suggesting Coleman will continue to command a significant target share.If he can improve his separation metrics (he ranked last among wide receivers in this category in 2024), a considerable breakout is on the horizon, especially considering he already led all Bills receivers in snaps last season (73%). His current fantasy WR57 ADP seems undervalued given the potential of a Josh Allen-led offense.
Tight Ends
Jake Ferguson, Cowboys
2024 Fantasy Finish: TE28, 5.6 PPG
After a strong TE8 finish in 2023, Jake ferguson experienced a dip in production last season, landing as the TE28 overall. However, during Weeks 1-9 with Dak Prescott under center, Ferguson was a TE12. With a healthy Prescott and the expectation that opposing defenses will focus heavily on CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens,Ferguson could find himself consistently open underneath and on check-down routes. This scenario presents a realistic opportunity for him to return fantasy TE1 numbers at his current TE2 valuation.
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This analysis was originally published on 4for4.com.*