As the fantasy football draft season begins in earnest, we’ve asked all of SI Fantasy’s writers and editors to weigh in with their top picks in five key categories. Next up: SI Fantasy/Betting writer Jennifer Piacenti
Top Sleeper: Kirk Cousins, QB, Vikings
I know, I know. It isn’t sexy. But we need to give Cousins his due. Not only did Cousins finish as the QB11 last season, he did so in a run-first offense.
Well, now Cousins has a new head coach in Kevin O’Connell, and that should open the air game for the veteran. O’Connell was the offensive coordinator for the Rams, and he’s bringing with him Wes Phillips, who was the passing game coordinator for the Rams, to call the plays. Remember how they used Cooper Kupp last season? If you’re all in on Justin Jefferson and/or the value play of Adam Thielen, then maybe you should also be all in on Captain Kirk. Sounds pretty juicy to me for a signal-caller going off the board at QB15.
