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Moore, Brown have sleeper appeal this weekend

Looking for a sleeper to fill out your starting lineup? Well, these 10 players could be on the verge of solid stat lines. For more lineup help, check out Start 'Em & Sit 'Em and our player rankings.

Caleb Hanie, QB, Bears: If you're looking for a quarterback in a deeper league, Hanie is worth considering against the Chiefs. He posted 17.16 fantasy points in his first start in place of Jay Cutler, and Kansas City has allowed 19 touchdown passes (tied for sixth-most) to opposing signal-callers.

Matt Moore, QB, Dolphins: Moore has been a nice option for fantasy owners in recent weeks, and an upcoming matchup against the Raiders makes him worth a look in most leagues. The Silver & Black have allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to field generals, so look for Moore to find some success.

Tim Tebow, QB, Broncos: Tebow has averaged close to 19 fantasy points in his last four games, and this week's matchup with the Vikings makes him a solid option. Minnesota has allowed the most fantasy points to quarterbacks, and an average of 17.72 fantasy points to opposing running backs as well.

Marion Barber, RB, Bears: Despite the presence of fantasy superstar Matt Forte, Barber is still seeing enough carries to have flex-starter value in most leagues. This week he goes up against the Chiefs, who have surrendered the fifth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this season.

Donald Brown, RB, Colts: Brown has become the featured runner for the Colts in recent weeks (even with Joseph Addai back), and an upcoming matchup against the Patriots makes him a legitimate flex starter. New England has allowed an average of close to 17 fantasy points per game to running backs.

Jonathan Stewart, RB, Panthers: The Buccaneers have one of the worst run defenses in the entire league, allowing an average of 24.37 fantasy points (second-most) per game to running backs. That's good news for Stewart, who is well worth starting as a flex starter in both standard and PPR formats.

C.J. Spiller, RB, Bills: I don't have a lot of trust in Spiller, who has been a major disappointment since being drafted. However, it's hard not to like the matchup this week against the Titans -- their defense has allowed an average of 16.80 fantasy points per game to backs. He has flex starter appeal.

Deion Branch, WR, Patriots: Branch hasn't been the most consistent wideout in fantasy land, but he can be a useful option when the matchup is favorable. That's the case against the Colts, who have surrendered 15 total touchdowns and the third-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers in 2011.

Eric Decker, WR, Broncos: Decker has found the end zone in each of his last four games, making him the clear top option in the pass attack when Tebow throws the football. This week he faces a Vikings team that has allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wideouts, so Decker has starting value.

James Jones, WR, Packers: The Giants have surrendered the sixth-most fantasy points to wide receivers this season, so Jones is worth starting as a No. 3 wideout despite his inconsistent level of production. On a positive note, he has scored a touchdown in five of his last eight games overall.

Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on NFL.com. Have a burning question on anything fantasy related? Tweet it to _**@MichaelFabiano**_ or send a question via **Facebook**!

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