Welcome to Week 5 of the IDP Dynasty Sleepers! This article highlights a handful of linebackers, defensive linemen, and defensive backs who might be available in your dynasty leagues. I sample my own 12-, 14-, and 16-team leagues to get a cross-section of players who could be free agents in your leagues. Let's take a look at this week's suggestions.
Dynasty Sleeper Linebackers
Harold Perkins Jr., Atlanta
Wow, welcome to the NFL, Harold! Big game from the once-highly-touted prospect from LSU back in Louisiana last night. Seven solos, a trio of assists, a half-sack, and a pass breakup. He's slowly taken over the LB2 role from fellow rookie Kendal Daniels alongside Divine Deablo. Maybe this was a situation where the Falcons were just up big and wanted to get Perkins more snaps, or this could be a sign of things to come. There's no denying Perkins' athleticism or burst. His main calling card was rushing the passer as a younger college star, but there's no reason to think he can't transition into a linebacker that can pile up tackles along with the big plays mixed in.
Isaiah McDuffie, Green Bay
The "no-duh" add of the week, with Edgerrin Cooper looking at a long rehab for his torn Achilles. McDuffie has been an admirable fill-in when called upon. Now, he's not necessarily a dynasty stash at 27, but he will have immediate value if he's available in your league. When filling in as a starter last week from Weeks 10-14, he scored in double digits every week. Now, I will say that Ty'Ron Hopper will also get some looks, so if McDuffie's already been scooped up, you could easily throw a dart at Hopper to see if his snap counts increase as well.
Jimmy Rolder, Detroit
Unlike McDuffie, Rolder is more of a dynasty stash recommendation here. Should Jack Campbell go down with an injury (not wishing anything upon him, of course), then Rolder would get a shot in the middle for the Lions. Malcolm Rodriguez is there, but he's more of a part-timer. Rolder is closer to Campbell's stature than Rodriguez. If you have some room on your taxi squad, give Rolder a look.
Dynasty Sleeper Defensive Linemen
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