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Top 10 fantasy football wide receiver sleepers for 2017

By Jay Marsdale

DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins looks for yards after a catch while playing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 23, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan Detroit won the game 20-17. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: Jamison Crowder #80 of the Washington Redskins looks for yards after a catch while playing the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 23, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan Detroit won the game 20-17. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Eric Decker #87 of the New York Jets is brought down by Kevon Seymore #29 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field on September 15, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY – SEPTEMBER 15: Eric Decker #87 of the New York Jets is brought down by Kevon Seymore #29 of the Buffalo Bills during the second half at New Era Field on September 15, 2016 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /

5. Eric Decker (TEN)

Eric Decker is on my sleepers list it seems like every year. He is just generally undervalued in fantasy football. In his time with the New York Jets, Decker stabilized an offense that was in flux for years before he got there.

Decker is moving on from the Jets this season and is now a member of the Tennessee Titans. The Titans spent a lot of money making sure their young franchise quarterback, Marcus Mariota, had a great group of receivers to throw to in 2017.

Unfortunately for them, one of those weapons is already out for the season in Tajae Sharpe. This is bad news for the Titans, but great news for fantasy fans of Decker.

Decker was already solidified as a key contributor, and the injury to Sharpe can only mean more targets. He is coming off of an injury-plagued year in New York, but all indications point toward Decker being ready to play Week 1.

Decker is also playing with who is arguably the best quarterback of his career in Mariota. He has three seasons with more than 1,000 yards and one that falls just short over the last four healthy years.

With a strong running game to draw less attention his way and a better quarterback, Decker is in store for another great season.