There shouldn't be a lot of risk when it comes to putting a sleeper candidate in your starting lineup, unless we're talking about positions with just a single player needed, such as quarterback or tight end.

Last week, this article suggested using Derek Carr and Ryan Tannehill. Playing the streaming game can work out quite nicely, and that's what happened with both. Carr was QB7, while Tannehill finished QB11. More to come on Carr later in this article.

The tight end sleepers appeared to be set up for success. Josh Hill was expected to step into a bigger role with Jared Cook sidelined, and Drew Brees was returning to action. He had just three receptions for 39 yards on five targets. Jonnu Smith fared better with 19.8 fantasy points and a TE3 finish, and he graduated from sleeper to starter in this week's big board article.

This week, we'll try to ride some favorable matchups with Danny Amendola and Carr. Plus, we try again with a sleeper candidate from a couple of weeks ago.

Tra Carson, RB, Detroit Lions

Tra Carson's presence in this article is an acknowledgement of his role in the Lions backfield last week. With many, including yours truly, expecting Ty Johnson to lead the way, the Lions turned to Carson instead. J.D. McKissic was included in the sleepers for Week 8, but he made almost no fantasy impact whatsoever.

So why is Carson in the sleepers conversation this week? He led the backfield with 12 carries, although that resulted in just 34 yards. Johnson had 25 yards on seven carries, while McKissic lost a yard on his only carry. Johnson did log four targets but brought in just one catch for 13 yards.

The snap situation fell more in line with the general assessment of this backfield without Kerryon Johnson available. Ty had 40 percent of the offensive snaps, Carson was at 30 percent and McKissic played just 25 percent. It's not a big gap, but it may show how close this group is in terms of role and opportunity.

Losing Kerryon was big for this offense, and because he's such a good player, his replacement may not exist. The Lions could decide to piece this backfield together until someone emerges, and Carson will get chances to shine when he faces the below-average Raiders run offense. After seeing what happened in Week 9, you could try Carson out with the hope he leads the backfield in touches once again.

Danny Amendola, WR, Detroit Lions

Chasing the points in fantasy football can be dangerous, so it's important to recognize that Danny Amendola has posted two straight games with at least eight receptions and 95 yards in games against the Minnesota Vikings (bad matchup) and New York Giants (good matchup). He has another good matchup Sunday with the Oakland Raiders.

The Raiders have provided fantasy wide receivers with the eighth-easiest matchup in the last four weeks. On the season, only the Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers have allowed more receiving yards per game than the Raiders (298.4). The struggles of both defenses in this game is great news for the passing attacks.

Amendola has 16 receptions for 200 yards on 19 targets in the last two games. His only other game with more than 37 yards came in Week 1 with seven receptions for 104 yards and a score on 13 targets. While he's been a bit of a boom-or-bust player, the Raiders provide a good chance at another boom.

Chris Conley, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars

The idea of chasing points may come up when considering Chris Conley for Week 9. In the last two weeks, he posted seven receptions for 186 yards and a touchdown on 14 targets. That's big-time efficiency, and the good news is more chances may be available this weekend.

The Jaguars put Marqise Lee on injured reserve earlier in the week, and Dede Westbrook has missed practice time because of a shoulder injury. In Week 8, Conley and D.J. Chark tied for the team lead among wide receivers with a 74 percent snap share, and the Jaguars would be wise to increase that snap percentage for Conley if he's coming through with a rookie quarterback.

Further, the Texans have not only been a bottom-three defense against fantasy wide receivers in the last month, but that unit also ranks dead last for the season in the same category. That means Conley is stepping into a potentially larger role with an ideal matchup.

Cameron Brate, TE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Admittedly, going to a tight end in a Bruce Arians offense is dangerous, so you've been warned, but Cameron Brate is on the radar for Week 9 with a couple of factors in his favor. The most obvious is the ongoing hamstring issue for O.J. Howard, which kept him out for Week 8 and practice this week. Before the injury, Howard may have been the biggest, healthy bust of the season. His absence makes it easier to trust in Brate for touches.

With Howard out last week, Brate had three receptions for 32 yards on six targets. Those aren't strong fantasy numbers, but it marked the first time a Buccaneers tight end logged six targets in a game. Howard had five targets in Week 1 and has yet to hit that mark again.

The Seattle Seahawks aren't a particularly good matchup for any offense, so using Brate is more about opportunity and the hope he can be a nice safety valve for Jameis Winston. If you're stuck and Howard is definitely out, Brate is a deep sleeper.

Darren Fells, TE, Houston Texans

Two weeks ago, I suggested taking a look at Darren Fells with a solid matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts. He proceeded to catch both of his targets for 27 yards. I may have let those frustrations cloud my judgement when it came to putting Fells right back into the sleeper conversation.

He had a monster outing in Week 8 with six receptions for 58 yards and two touchdowns in a wild game with the Oakland Raiders. That helped bump him into the top 10 of fantasy tight ends for the season. Because Fells is not a household name, he's still not getting a lot of respect in fantasy circles.

The Jaguars are an average matchup for Fells, and with Deshaun Watson playing at a high level, Fells could be the solution to your tight end woes.

Derek Carr, QB, Oakland Raiders

In Week 8, Derek Carr had an advantageous matchup in Houston, so he found his way into the sleepers article strictly because both the Texans and Raiders were struggling to defend the pass. Carr came through with 285 yards and three touchdowns on 18-of-30 passing.

In Week 7, Carr posted 293 yards with two touchdown and one interception after completing 22 of 28 passes in a loss to the Green Bay Packers. That puts Carr in a similar situation to Danny Amendola in that both players typically aren't on the fantasy radar but have both come through with strong fantasy numbers in the last two games.

Carr's showdown with the Lions gives him a crack at the fourth-easiest matchup for fantasy quarterbacks in the month of October. The Raiders are the easiest matchup in that span, which means we have two struggling defenses, and that should lead to fantasy production for members of both offenses. Carr is certainly a viable streamer.

Sam Darnold, QB, New York Jets

Before you close this article because you saw the name Sam Darnold, hear me out.

Darnold is coming off a two-touchdown, three-interception game with 218 yards on 21-of-30 passing in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. We turn the page on that and focus on a far better opportunity against the winless Dolphins.

Miami has been average against fantasy quarterbacks this season, so there's no real concern about facing that defense. Miami also put star corner Xavien Howard on injured reserve.

Darnold may also be having a positive week as it relates to the trade deadline. Despite conversations about the futures of Robby Anderson and Le'Veon Bell, the Jets stuck with both. Keeping two top offensive weapons is a boost for Darnold, and it could be three if Chris Herndon recovers enough to play Sunday.

In almost any other matchup, Darnold wouldn't be considered because of how poorly he's been playing. Because he is playing a winless team, you can consider him as a bounce-back candidate for both fantasy and reality.