MLS Fantasy: 5 sleepers to target for week 7

COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 29: Gyasi Zardes #11 of Columbus Crew scores a goal against Nashville SC in overtime during the MLS Eastern Conference semifinal game at MAPFRE Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. The Columbus Crew won 2-0. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – OCTOBER 7: Brooks Lennon #11 of Atlanta United in action during a game against the Orlando City at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 7, 2020, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

#2 Brooks Lennon – $7.4M – Average Points: 6.5

Brooks Lennon is the sole defender to make the sleeper list this week. His price tag is on the higher end for defenders, but his average fantasy points scored and his potential to earn bonus points make him an excellent pickup.

Lennon is averaging 6.5 points per week despite Atlanta United only have two shutouts this season. The 23-year-old wing-back is currently ranked second in the league for total crosses with 33.

This impressive statistic is also converting into fantasy points. He has earned a total of five bonus points from crosses this season and three from key passes.

Atlanta United is matched up against Nashville SC this weekend. Nashville has only scored three goals in their last four games and failed to score in their only other away game this season.

Lennon is currently only owned by 5.26% of all MLS fantasy managers.

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