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Fantasy Football 2016 Cheatsheet: Draft Rankings and Sleepers to Target

The 2016 NFL season begins Thursday, leaving football fanatics with little time to select fantasy squads. Those who don't spend this year's final football-free Sunday drafting should instead be studying for the big day.

By this point, everyone has examined his or her fair share of rankings. It's never a good idea to follow just one source, so another batch won't hurt. This latest installment also features some important updates driven by injuries and new findings.

A studious drafter is probably tired of seeing sleeper lists. Rather than starting another philosophical argument over what justifies the label, understand that the guys highlighted below aren't hidden gems someone can steal for pennies in a hardcore league.