Michael Thomas NEW ORLEANS, LA – SEPTEMBER 11: Michael Thomas #13 of the New Orleans Saints runs with the ball during a game at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on September 11, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

In Week 5 of the NFL and fantasy football season, some teams began getting their bye weeks on the schedule. That possibly left several fantasy players with significant holes to fill, especially if you didn’t draft or pick up suitable reserves on the waiver wire. Or maybe you benefited from your opponent missing an important contributor or two. But that situation will come back around on you, depending on which teams have byes during a particular week and you need to be prepared.

So if you have some holes to fill because of bye weeks, or you’re looking for someone to provide production you’re not getting at a certain position, here are some sleepers that could still be available in your fantasy league.

Michael Thomas, New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints passing attack has long been spread out by quarterback Drew Brees, which has made it difficult to find the best fantasy wideout on their roster for years now. However, a promising rookie could finally provide some consistent fantasy value out of the Saints’ group of receivers.

Michael Thomas, the Saints newest wideout addition out of Ohio State, has quickly become Brees’ favorite target this season. The rookie has been the recipient of 20 targets in the Saints last two games, quickly developing into the number one guy in New Orleans.

Most importantly for fantasy value, Thomas has also led the Saints in red zone targets this season with six. Thomas is clearly on the fast track to top wideout levels of targets and production, and should be considered a must-add in any league that still has the Saints rookie left on the waiver wire.

Marcus Mariota, Tennessee Titans

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Chase Ruttig is a Canadian sportswriter who covers North American sports for various outlets.