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ArticleFantasy Football Week 8 Start/Sit Advice: 18 Sleepers & Duds (2026)
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He's been seeing a rising target share lately in Seattle's offense, and that usage jumped again last week against a solid defense. Chicago's secondary has been softer against tight ends, so there's a real shot he could see 5-6 looks in a game that should feature plenty of passing.
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Barner's rising target share and soft Chicago TE matchup make him a dart-throw sleeper.

AJ Barner is a deep sleeper flex play outside the top 100 with rising target share in Seattle's offense; usage jumped again last week against a solid defense. Chicago's secondary has been softer against tight ends, setting up a real shot for 5-6 looks in a game expected to feature plenty of passing. Recent snap and route trends make him worth a dart throw if the Seahawks lean on the short passing game.

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