Sleeper RBs Who Can Win Your League — Holani, Lloyd, Emmett Johnson & More

Sleeper RBs Who Can Win Your League — Holani, Lloyd, Emmett Johnson & More

July 9, 2026 · 16 min

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The episode discusses sleeper running backs who could significantly impact fantasy football leagues.

On this episode of The Audible, Sigmund Bloom and Cecil Lammey break down their favorite sleeper running backs heading into training camp — because every fantasy GM knows the right backup RB can win you a league. The Seahawks backfield is crowded, but George Holani is a sleeper in a different way — efficient, versatile, and quietly positioned for real touches if the depth chart shakes loose. In Green Bay, a finally healthy Marshawn Lloyd might be the most explosive sleeper on the board. If he stays upright, he could carve out a role that surprises fantasy managers. And don't overlook Kansas City. Rookie Emmett Johnson is a player to watch — smooth runner, natural hands, and in a backfield where opportunity always finds talent. Plus more under‑the‑radar RBs who could become league‑winners if the right break goes their way. 🔥 In this episode: Why George Holani is a sneaky sleeper in Seattle's evolving backfield How a healthy Marshawn Lloyd could shock fantasy GMs in Green Bay Why Emmett Johnson is a Chiefs rookie you need to monitor Which backup RBs have real paths to volume How sleeper RBs can tilt leagues when injuries hit Drop your take — which sleeper RB are you planting a…

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Hosts: Sigmund Bloom, Cecil Lammey

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