Week 11: IDP Sleepers
DE Darnell Dockett, ---
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Dockett has accounted for one third (8) of his team's total sacks (24) through the first 9 games of the season and has established himself as a viable threat on the pass rush. He's also been able to add some healthy tackle numbers, which makes him a safer play than the one-trick pony ends in the league. Only KC has fewer rushing yards than Cincinnati this season, so you know the Bengals will be dropping back to pass often enough this weekend and Dockett will get his share of shots at Carson Palmer.
DE Patrick Kerney, ---
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Kerney's starting to look comfortable in this Seahawks defensive system. The tackling opportunities simply aren't there for him, but he is still getting the great pass-rushing pressure you'd expect from one of the league's strongest and most determined defensive ends. Kerney could be a smart, good dark horse pick-up for this weekend's game against the woefully inept Chicago offense.
LB Stephen Cooper, ---
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Despite lower name recognition, Stephen Cooper has out-tackled and generally been a steadier fantasy producer than either of teammates Shawne Merriman or Shaun Phillips. Cooper and the Chargers wrap up the season against some of the most IDP-friendly opponents in the NFL (Baltimore – week 12, Kansas City – Week 13, Detroit – Week 15, Oakland – week 17). He'll still have plenty of chances to bring about some big plays to balance out his steady tackling.
LB Angelo Crowell, ---
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Call him the last man standing. Crowell has been the only Bills linebacker who could manage to stay healthy for long enough to fill a stat sheet. Consistent tackling makes him an enticing play against a plodding Ravens offense that not only provides opponents with plenty of tackle opportunities, but has also given up the most fumbles in the AFC. Chances are, Crowell is still widely available.
LB Karlos Dansby, ---
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If Dansby could stay healthy for a complete season (and if he wasn't stranded in Arizona) he might be more of a household name. He currently sits among the per-game leaders in fantasy points and is basically a big play waiting to happen. His tackle numbers are above average for an outside backer and he contributes all over the field by making picks, recording sacks and forcing fumbles. In the final year of his contract, you can bet he's intent on boosting his reputation.
