Week 1 Fantasy Football IDP: 5 Linebacker Sleepers

Shazier is a physical freak. He has 4.4 speed and a stout 237-pound frame. He racked up 11 tackles and an interception in one half of a preseason game and seems primed for a huge season. Look for him to start his quest for D.R.O.Y. in Week 1 against a lackluster Cleveland offense.

Week 1 Matchup: (vs. CLE)

Bradham will take over as the middle linebacker with Kiko Alonso out for the year following a torn ACL. Bradham led the team with 19 tackles this preseason and seems primed for a big year.

Week 1 Matchup: (@ CHI)

Worrilow was a hidden gem last season. The rookie racked up 127 tackles, including 12.2 tackles over the final nine games of the 2013 season. Worrilow will be a stud IDP option out of the gate this season and will be all over the field against the Saints in Week 1.

Week 1 Matchup: (vs. NO)

Houston was leading the league with 11 sacks in 2013 before going down with a groin injury which slowed him down for the rest of the season. He will be 100% healthy this year and will once again be a top-10 linebacker in all formats. Don't sleep on him in Week 1, because he will start the year off with a bang.

Week 1 Matchup: (vs. TEN)

After two straight seasons with 142 tackles, many owners were disappointed with the mere 116 hits Laurinaitis amassed in 2013. Luckily, he starts off the 2014 season against the run-heavy Vikings and Adrian Peterson. Laurinaitis should easily rack up 10 hits in Week 1.

Week 1 Matchup: (vs. MIN)