Latest news with #sleepers
New York Times
11-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Staff picks for fantasy football 2025 sleepers, including Tank Bigsby, Ricky Pearsall
You're here for fantasy football sleepers, but as we all know, true 'sleepers' went the way of the dodo. Someone, somewhere, is talking about every player. So, we're focusing more on the best current values in fantasy football drafts. Sure, you can call them sleepers because it's more fun than 'undervalued discount picks' … and far less wordy, but either way, our staff likes the following players in early drafts. Advertisement There are five quarterbacks this year who have earned the right to be targeted in the first few rounds of 1-QB leagues, and then there is everyone else. If you're drafting from the also-rans in a 1-QB league, you might as well play the lottery, which is what McCarthy represents. He's next in line behind center for head coach Kevin O'Connell, who has directed offenses to Top 6 finishes in passing yards and passing TDs in each of the past four seasons. That feat looks even better when you consider the past two seasons included a half-season of Nick Mullens, Joshua Dobbs and Jalen Hall filling in for an injured Kirk Cousins, followed by Sam Darnold playing at an MVP level, filling in for an injured McCarthy. Embrace the camp reports about McCarthy's struggles, as it only helps ensure you can land McCarthy at the very end of your drafts. In fact, you can even take a 'safer' QB like Justin Herbert a round or two earlier and take McCarthy as your backup. But the QB with the better chance to finish as a mid-level QB1 will be McCarthy. — Brandon Funston Shipley is an elite athlete and capable receiver who's set to see more work with Kenneth Gainwell gone from Philadelphia. He must still beat out AJ Dillon for the Eagles' RB2 role, but camp reports have him comfortably winning the job. Of course, it would take a Saquon Barkley injury for Shipley to possess fantasy value, but Barkley is coming off a historical (and long) season in which he accumulated 482 touches. Shipley would be a true fantasy difference maker with the help of the NFL's best offensive line, should he get the opportunity. — Dalton Del Don Two short seasons ago, Tony Pollard was flying off draft boards in the middle of the first round with real expectations for an overall RB1 finish. Unfortunately for the former Cowboy, ankle surgery derailed the 2023 season from an efficiency standpoint, before a move to a historically bad offense ruined the next. Advertisement Now at 28 years old, Pollard's coming off a healthy campaign featuring 301 touches — good for a Top 10 finish in positional workload. Sure, the veteran's yards per carry didn't quite rebound with the move to Music City. What would you realistically project for a running back playing for a team ranking bottom-three in EPA/Play (-0.12) and net point differential (-8.8)? Tennessee cleaned up the trenches by adding three new starters to the O-line to go with a No. 1 overall pick under center. Priced all the way down at RB24, Pollard's sheer projectable volume makes him a fantasy value, with a real upside case to fulfill the prophecy from seasons ago. — John Laghezza At the time of writing, Tank Bigsby is being drafted behind Travis Etienne and Bhayshul Tuten. Why? Bigbsy was far and away the more productive runner despite virtually splitting carries with Etienne (168-150), topping him in rushing yards, yards per carry, touchdowns, yards per reception, goal line carries, yards after contact … I could go on and on. Among running backs with at least 150 carries, Bigsby ranked in the Top 10 in multiple efficiency metrics: avoided tackle rate (third), explosive run rate (ninth), juke rate (sixth), and yards after contact (third). I understand the hesitation with the crowded backfield, but as we saw last season in Tampa, new Jags head coach Liam Coen feeds the most effective player. Bigsby's lack of usage in the passing game may scare some away, and it does cap his ceiling, but don't pass up value on a productive running back just because he doesn't have RB1 overall upside. — Jay Felicio Blue's average overall rank on Fantasy Pros is 127.5. He's already seen first-team reps in training camp. If he can supplant Javonte Williams on the depth chart, Blue would be featured in an offense capable of high-scoring games and a lot of opportunity with George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb and Dak Prescott. In 2024, Williams had only 3.7 yards per carry, four rushing TDs and two fumbles; his longest run went for 20 yards. In Week 2, he averaged 1.5 YPC on 11 carries; in Week 8, he had eight rushes for -2.0 yards. I'm taking Blue near (often at) the end of drafts, and I expect him to either win the starting role or at least enter a timeshare. — Jess Bryant Marvin Mims' second season ended with an eight-game binge that vaulted him into the fantasy conversation and helped drag his team into the playoffs. His best moments were among the signature plays of Denver's season. He was nearly flawless over the final five weeks, catching 23 balls for 341 yards and five spikes on 26 targets. It's difficult to imagine the Broncos simply putting a weapon like Mims back in storage. He'll clearly have some variance to his game, but his big weeks will be matchup-winning eruptions. — Andy Behrens With Deebo Samuel gone and Brandon Aiyuk slated to miss much of the 2025 season, Pearsall has a path to be Brock Purdy's go-to wide receiver this year. Pearsall showed what he's capable of in Weeks 17-18 last year, racking up 47.6 PPR points. He also has the most favorable cornerback coverage schedule of any wide receiver. Add it up, and he's a WR3 with a borderline WR4/WR5 ADP. — KC Joyner Advertisement The Steelers front office moved to acquire DK Metcalf in the offseason, but did not replace George Pickens after trading him. That signals they might be comfortable with who they have in-house to slot in as the second WR. And it's not going to be Calvin Austin. A healthy Wilson has the opportunity to emerge as a complementary playmaker to Metcalf and can be targeted as a final-round pick. — Scott Engel With the arrival of Stefon Diggs in New England, DeMario Douglas has been relegated to the Island of Misfit Toys. His ADP is non-existent. The 24-year-old is free in most drafts. Douglas' 66/621/3 stat line last year isn't giving anyone the vapors, but the third-year pro has reportedly had an excellent camp and appears locked into a starting role in the slot. Douglas has been a Top 20 receiver in target separation in both of his NFL seasons, and the players in front of him on the depth chart are an aging Diggs coming off a major injury and (maybe) an unproven rookie in Kyle Williams. — Gary Davenport I didn't move Quentin Johnston from my WR43 after the signing of Keenan Allen, but you can take him now with your last pick for sure. Both Allen and Ladd McConkey had a majority of snaps in the slot. Johnston will remain the team's main guy outside the numbers and in the red zone. He had eight TDs despite missing two games. The former first-round pick scored on four of 11 targets in the red zone. He dropped 7.7% of his targets (average for a WR is 4.7%). But drops are not predictive. He's big and fast, no doubt, with a top radar speed of nearly 21 mph (67th percentile). So he can use his 6-foot-4 height close and score from a distance. I'm on an island in thinking the Chargers will be a heavy passing team with a three-WR base offense; the last 11 games of 2024 — the Chargers had the sixth-highest passing rate over expected (given the game situation). — Michael Salfino The Jaguars were willing to cut Evan Engram thanks to the emergence of Strange, who totaled 15 receptions for 97 yards across the two games in which he played more than 80% of snaps last season. Why does that matter? The 24-year-old is the top tight end in a Liam Coen offense that consistently gives its TE1 at least 80% of snaps; the Buccaneers' Cade Otton was the beneficiary in 2024, posting 600 yards and four touchdowns in 14 games. Don't be surprised if Strange approaches 800 yards and finishes as a Top 10 tight end this season. An ADP of TE23 and ECR of 197 makes Strange an easy pick to end your draft. — Jacob Robinson For more of my thoughts, check out the players I've drafted the most … so far. Remember how Stroud was flirting with Top 5 ADP at quarterback last year? It was a pretty miserable 2024 season for all Texans, including Stroud, but there is hope for a rebound season. While the offensive line is still a question, Stroud was markedly better throwing to Nico Collins while pressured. Collins being healthy with a new No. 2 in Jayden Higgins (more on him shortly), Christian Kirk in the slot, and Jaylin Noel's ability to step up if something happens to Kirk gives Stroud a great collection of receivers. Add in a questionable backfield (also more on that shortly) and a schedule with several games where they likely need to be aggressive offensively, and there's a real chance for Stroud to blow past 4,000 passing yards and hit a new career-high in touchdowns. Joe Mixon is questionable to start the season, and Nick Chubb looks to be running on fumes. Marks has some Tyjae Spears feel to his game and fantasy potential. While that might mean he never sees 70% of the work, Marks could lead this backfield with his ability — or heck, nearly by default — and carry RB2/3 value in a Jaylen Warren-range of production (1,000-1,200 combined yards). Marks is a deeper flier, but both running backs ahead of him are aging and have injury concerns. Advertisement Stroud and Higgins were going to 'make the list!' I added Marks over a few other sleeper running backs because it turned out to be a fun Texans-themed list. Higgins is stepping into the No. 2 role for the Texans and draws similarities to Nico Collins (per Dane Brugler) and Marvin Jones (per … me). Even if Higgins is just Marvin Jones, that's a Top 30 wideout with enormous value late in drafts. Christian Kirk has been productive when healthy, but 1) he's the slot option, and 2) the healthy part has been a major issue. Higgins is a lesser version of 'this year's Brian Thomas' — an overlooked rookie wideout who deserves way more respect. Yeah, I couldn't do all of the Texans players because we're not wasting time with Schultz. Like Marks, though, I'm going deep. You likely don't need to be told about gambling on Kyle Pitts (because he's now free), the rookies (Tyler Warren, Colston Loveland) or Jake Ferguson's potential for a breakout season. And Jacob took Brenton Strange. So, let me remind everyone how Johnson was the intriguing, athletic tight end from Penn State before Warren. Johnson drew comparisons to Tyler Eifert by many, which gives you an idea of his potential — a 700-to-800-yard, high-TD ceiling — without the fun flatulent fantasy team name potential. (Photo of Tank Bigsby: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images) Spot the pattern. Connect the terms Find the hidden link between sports terms Play today's puzzle
New York Times
05-08-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
College Football Playoff 2025 sleepers: 11 unranked dark-horse teams to watch
Though we usually have a good idea of which teams will be national championship contenders, the expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams has made it easier for unpredictable sleepers to make a run into the bracket. Arizona State, Indiana and SMU joined top Group of 5 conference champion Boise State in leaping from unranked in the preseason to the Playoff last season. Who could do it this year? We asked 11 of The Athletic's college football writers to pick Playoff dark horses from teams that were unranked in Monday's preseason coaches poll. Advertisement If I keep predicting a Cornhuskers' resurgence at some point I'll be correct. Right? Two reasons why Nebraska could be in CFP contention late into the season: First, the Matt Rhule third-year bump. His teams at Temple and Baylor followed similar paths. Year 1, losing record. Year 2, bowl eligible. Year 3, double-digit victories and an appearance in the conference title game. Of course, doing that in The American and Big 12 is not the same as trying to do it in the Big Ten. That's where reason No. 2 comes in. There are six ranked Big Ten teams in the coaches poll and the Cornhuskers play only two: No. 14 Michigan at home early and No. 3 Penn State on the road late. Overall, the Huskers have five Big Ten home games. That's a manageable path for QB Dylan Raiola and Co. — Ralph D. Russo. What an alternate universe we're living in to consider Oklahoma a sleeper. But the Sooners have been sleepy recently. While one can argue that no head coach in college football is under more pressure than Brent Venables, he did make two of the splashiest offseason moves of the year by hiring offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and signing Superman impersonator quarterback John Mateer from Washington State. The Sooners had a wild string of bad luck at a historically talent-rich position at WR in 2024. If Mateer has a bunch of typical OU receivers to throw to — in addition to handing the ball off to Cal transfer Jaydn Ott — the Sooners should be appointment TV. On the flip side: Their 2025 schedule is brutal? Guess it boils down to how much Mateer can channel his A&M-era Manziel and keep the Sooners in 50-48-style games. — Christopher Kamrani The Cardinals went 9-4 a season ago and even upset ACC champion Clemson on the road. Jeff Brohm's teams have proven they can compete with anyone in the ACC, and 2025 should be no exception. Advertisement Miller Moss takes over at quarterback after transferring from USC, where he threw for 2,555 yards last year, and reigning ACC Rookie of the Year Isaac Brown returns at running back. The wide receivers should be strong with Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy, and the Cardinals' top two tacklers are back, as well, in linebackers TJ Quinn and Stanquan Clark. Matchups against Miami, Clemson and SMU will give the Cardinals three chances to pick up crucial wins on the national stage. — Grace Raynor The Utes had a disappointing and injury-ravaged 5-7 season in 2024, including just 2-7 in their inaugural year of Big 12 play. Predicting a Utah bounce-back means betting on head coach Kyle Whittingham, who is coming off just his third losing season in two decades with the Utes, and pushing in the chips on a new-look offense. Whittingham hired offensive coordinator Jason Beck away from New Mexico, and Beck brought the Lobos' dynamic dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier along with him. The combination of Dampier playing behind arguably the best offensive line in the country (anchored by left tackle Spencer Fano), Whittingham's consistently stout defense and a tantalizingly wide-open Big 12 should give Utah a reasonable road to the Playoff. — Justin Williams Brent Key has already brought the Yellow Jackets back to respectability. This isn't a five star-laden roster, nor one built through the portal. But Key has built along the lines and has a lot of good pieces back, most notably QB Haynes King, a three-year starter whose dual-threat abilities are a problem for defense. But the biggest reason for optimism is the schedule: The only two preseason ranked opponents are Clemson and Georgia, both of which are in Atlanta. (Georgia is at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.) There's a path to the 10-2 record the Jackets would probably need to make the CFP, starting with the opener at Colorado, which is a chance to make a good first impression. — Seth Emerson Advertisement After years of jokes about Iowa's offensive ineptitude, what if that unit is (more or less) fixed? Transfer quarterback Mark Gronowski led South Dakota State to back-to-back FCS national titles and finished with more than 10,000 passing yards and 37 rushing touchdowns during his Jackrabbits tenure. Surely he can boost an offense that hasn't cracked the top 50 in passing efficiency since 2017. Assuming Iowa's defense continues to be strong — which seems like a safe enough bet — a good-enough offense can make the Hawkeyes an upper-middle class Big Ten team. With arguably their three toughest conference opponents (Indiana, Penn State and Oregon) all visiting Kinnick Stadium, the Hawkeyes have an unlikely but feasible path to the CFP. — Matt Baker Jedd Fisch quietly put together one of the season's best coaching jobs last year. He took over the defending CFP runner-up that lost 21 of 22 starters and led it to a bowl game. This year, the Huskies have one of the Big Ten's best trio of skill players in running back Jonah Coleman (1,053 rushing yards), receiver Denzel Boston (834 receiving yards, nine touchdowns) and potential breakout star Demond Williams at quarterback. The defense also should be much improved. Washington plays four teams currently ranked in the top 14 of the coaches poll, but it hosts Ohio State in September, the Michigan (away)/Illinois (home) doubleheader takes place in late October and the finale against archrival Oregon is at home. — Scott Dochterman It's been a disappointing first two seasons under Hugh Freeze, both ending with losing records. The Tigers are a combined 5-11 in SEC play under Freeze and are 10-22 in the conference over the past four years. Their inability to win close games has been a big problem, as they're 2-8 in games decided by 10 points or less under Freeze, but I feel like things are ready to swing back in the other direction. Freeze knows how to win in the SEC, and I think he starts to get it rolling in 2025. This is the best O-line the Tigers have had in years. They have some dynamic players outside in Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton Jr. It's a favorable situation for a new quarterback to step into, and it's a talented group of options featuring Oklahoma transfer Jackson Arnold, Stanford transfer Ashton Daniels and Deuce Knight, a freakish freshman, who could be special in this system before too long. On defense, Keldric Faulk has the tools to be a dominant D-lineman and should cause fits for opposing offenses. He's the headliner of what looks like a tough defensive front, and there's plenty of speed and experience in the back end. The season opener at Baylor will be tricky. The schedule isn't easy, but Auburn doesn't play Texas or LSU and gets Georgia and Alabama at home at least. — Bruce Feldman What does Navy have to do to get some respect around here? Apparently winning 10 games last season — including a 31-13 thumping of rival and AAC champ Army, a wild 56-44 besting of Memphis, routs at Air Force and South Florida and an Armed Forces Bowl triumph over Oklahoma — isn't enough. Nor is returning senior true dual-threat quarterback Blake Horvath, backfield standouts Eli Heidenreich and Alex Tecza, star nose tackle Landon Robinson and a host of other key players from 2024. Advertisement Robinson landed on Bruce Feldman's Freaks List for a third straight year; it would be borderline freakish for this Brian Newberry-coached Navy team to end up short of another 10 wins given its quality and its schedule. — Joe Rexrode Kansas and preseason expectations don't always go together. The Jayhawks had some preseason buzz last year after going 9-4 in Lance Leipold's third season, but that quickly faded amid a 2-6 start. Quarterback Jalon Daniels had a disappointing season after an injury-plagued 2023, and the Jayhawks had a rocky transition from offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki to Jeff Grimes. Looking ahead to 2025, Daniels is back, Grimes is off to Wisconsin and the Jayhawks are unveiling a long-awaited stadium renovation. Maybe this is their year. It will be fun to see what new offensive coordinator Jim Zebrowski can do with Daniels and running back Daniel Hinshaw Jr., the No. 21 player on Feldman's Freaks List. There's no dominant team in the Big 12, and the Jayhawks avoid playing defending champion Arizona State in the regular season. The schedule sets up decently well for a dark-horse run to the CFP if Kansas can get past Missouri in a renewal of the Border War. — Austin Meek Few remember that Pitt started 7-0 last season, and with good reason. The Panthers did not win another game after that. But an avalanche of injuries down the stretch, especially on the offensive line, helps explain why Pitt went from averaging 42.3 points during those first seven games to 19.2 over its last five-regular season games. Pat Narduzzi's team has a lot of continuity, starting with breakout quarterback Eli Holstein. OC Kade Bell is back after installing a more wide-open attack. And believe it or not, Pitt returns two All-Americans: Running back Desmond Reid, who ranked fifth nationally in all-purpose yards (154.9), and linebacker Kyle Louis (101 tackles, 15 TFLs), along with All-ACC linebacker Rasheem Biles (82 tackles, 15 TFLs). Perhaps Pitt, which faces Notre Dame and Miami at home and does not get Clemson, could be this year's SMU in the ACC. — Stewart Mandel (Top photos of Dylan Raiola and Cam Coleman: Sean M. Haffey, Michael Chang / Getty Images)
Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Pundit: Washington, USC are Big Ten sleepers this season
Pundit: Washington, USC are Big Ten sleepers this season originally appeared on The Sporting News The initial AFCA Coaches Poll is out and the Big Ten is well-represented. Six Big Ten teams were listed among the top 20 - Ohio State (2), Penn State (3), Oregon (7), Illinois (12), Michigan (14), Indiana (19) - while USC, Iowa, Nebraska, Washington and Minnesota also received at least 10 votes. But that still doesn't sit well with radio host/podcaster Jason Scukanec, who believes the Huskies and Trojans are dangerous sleepers in the conference. In fact, he projects Washington and USC's combined win total to outpace Illinois and Indiana, a pair of top-20 teams. "We're giving Illinois and Indiana a lot of love and we're dismissing and Washington," Scukanec said. "I'll lay it on the line... USC and Washington will be better than Indiana and Illinois." The snippet comes from the (aptly-named?) podcast "West Coast Biased" and the latest episode centered on the expectations of the Oregon Ducks, Washington Huskies, USC Trojans and Oregon State Beavers. After a complete rebuild in Year 1 under Jedd Fisch, there's significant optimism surrounding Washington. Quarterback Demond Williams Jr. looks like a future star, running back Jonah Coleman is among the best backs in the country and Denzel Boston has quickly emerged as Washington's next big-time wide receiver. There's questions on defense, but the Huskies brought in a number of transfers to correct any issues. If Washington can improve to "average" in the trenches along the offensive and defensive lines, the Huskies could be in for a big year. USC returns quarterback Jayden Maiava and one of the nation's best pass-catching duos in the country in Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane. No one questions whether a Lincoln Riley-led team can score points, though. The question is, "Can they stop people?" Year one of D'Anton Lynn was a success, as USC made massive strides, allowing 10.3 fewer points per game (34.4 to 24.1). That's a jump from 121st nationally to 56th. If the Trojans can hover around No. 40 defensively, and Riley cooks on offense, the Trojans should significantly outpace their 7.5 over/under win total in Las Vegas. Listen to "West Coast Biased" wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Forbes
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Draft These Sleepers In Your Fantasy Football League
ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 14: Dontayvion Wicks #13 of the Green Bay Packers looks on from the field ... More during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on January 14, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by) Rather than looking at players with an ADP over 100 to count as sleepers, today, only players with an ADP of 200 (via FantasyPros) or more are eligible. That should guarantee that every single player on this list will be available in the last round of your fantasy football league. The odds are that at best, only one of these players will be a hit. By hit I mean that they will be a usable flex player at points throughout the year. Fantasy football isn't just about drafting the best players. It's about getting the best value possible, which in this case means finding a player who will drastically exceed the expectation of getting cut from your roster. Draft These Sleepers In Your Fantasy Football League Getting running backs in a good offense is extremely advantageous. The reason is that good offenses provide more trips to the red zone and stay on the field longer, both of which correlate to scoring fantasy points. The Chicago Bears offense projects very well for 2025, adding Colston Loveland, Luther Burden, Joe Thuney, and Drew Dalman next to Caleb Williams, D. J. Moore, and Rome Odunze. That said, there's room for a running back to overtake D'Andre Swift, who was disappointing last year. Swift had just 3.8 YPC, which isn't very efficient. While Kyle Monangai was a 7th-round pick, he does a few things very well. Monangai had 139 missed tackles forced since 2023, while also never fumbling the ball. Being able to run defenders over and hold onto the ball is a fast track to playing time in the NFL. While Monangai isn't extremely physically gifted, if Swift has another disappointing season, don't be shocked if the Bears staff gives the rookie serious playing time. EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Theo Johnson #84 of the New York ... More Giants in action against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Commanders defeated the Giants 27-22. (Photo by) Outside of Malik Nabers, there are not many weapons on the New York Giants. While they're not going to score a ton of points, you can find value in grabbing the number two option on this team. With no one locked into this role yet, Theo Johnson could emerge from this tight end group. Johnson is a sophomore who was selected in the 4th round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Penn State. Johnson has a ton of athletic upside, scoring a 9.93 Relative Athletic Score per MathBomb on X. To give some context to just how good that is, it's the 9th best score since 1987 among all tight ends. While Johnson has never put up a crazy statline, he had seven touchdowns on 34 catches and 341 yards during his junior year of college. If Johnson can continue to develop, his elite athleticism gives him a high ceiling in fantasy football. The last player on this list is a third-year wide receiver from the Green Bay Packers, Dontayvion Wicks. While some people expected a massive breakout from Wicks last year, he only caught 39 passes for 415 yards and five touchdowns. The main reason for his lack of success was nine drops. However, Wicks only had three in his rookie season, and typically, drops aren't a sticky stat. What that means is just because a player has a ton of drops one year, that doesn't typically mean it will carry over to the next season (per PFF). What is important to pay attention to is how often a wide receiver gets open. Per ESPN's WR Open Score, Dontayvion Wicks was 4th on the list with a score of 84. That was tied with Josh Downs and Drake London, both players who are valued much higher than Wicks. For reference, that score is higher than Stefon Diggs (83), CeeDee Lamb (78), and Davante Adams (77). Now, unfortunately, not only does Wicks need to develop to be a more nuanced receiver, but he's facing increased target competition. Last season, the door for Wicks to produce in fantasy football was wide open. Now the Packers have added a 1st round wide receiver in Matthew Golden. Even so, there's a clear path for Wicks to be great in fantasy football, even if taking the next step is far from a guarantee.
Fox News
27-06-2025
- Business
- Fox News
The best Fourth of July mattress sales: Save up to 35% on Saatva, DearFoam, Helix and more
Shop for a mattress online this July 4th and find the best deal on one that will transform the way you sleep with the help of our guide. We've rounded up the best mattress deals for every type of sleeper – from side sleepers to big sleepers. And these mattresses come with sleep trials, no-hassle returns and extended warranties. You can browse, compare and purchase your mattress without the need to visit multiple physical stores. If you're not sure where to start, jump down to our FAQs where we go over some of the most frequently asked questions that come up when you buy a mattress online. Keep scrolling to see our best mattresses for side sleepers, stomach sleepers, back sleepers, combination sleepers, back pain, heavy sleepers and couples. Side sleepers should look for a mattress that offers pressure relief and pick something in the medium-soft to medium-firm range. Lighter individuals might prefer something softer, while heavier side sleepers might need a bit more support to prevent sinking into the mattress. Original price: $1,598 Nectar's flagship memory foam mattress is a good fit for a side sleeper because of the pressure-relieving memory foam and medium-firm feel. The Nectar Classic's gel-infused memory foam comfort layer excels at conforming closely to the body's curves. This allows these pressure points to sink in just enough, distributing weight evenly and preventing painful pressure buildup. Grab your mattress on sale this Fourth of July. Nectar offers a 365-night sleep trial to test out the mattress. Original price: $799 The DreamFoam Hybrid by Brooklyn Bedding features individually-wrapped coils for support and breathability, topped with a cooling panel and gel memory foam for temperature regulation and comfort. It's a great option for a side sleeper because it offers a good balance of contouring comfort and responsive support, with better airflow than all-foam options for cooler sleep. Fox News readers can get 30% off using the coupon code FOX30 at checkout, which is valid from June 27 to July 4. The mattress is shipped in a box and with a 120-night comfort trial to see if the mattress is right for you. Original price: $1,332 The Helix Midnight is a good mattress for those that prefer a medium-firm feel. The Midnight's hybrid construction (foam and coils) provides a balance of comfort and support. The zoned support helps distribute pressure and provides adequate spinal alignment. Fox News readers can get 27% off using the coupon code FOX27 at checkout, which is valid until July 31. Helix Sleep offers a 100-night sleep trial to test out the mattress. Original price: $3,699 The Leesa Reserve Hybrid features a 14-inch profile and a luxurious combination of high-density foam and individually-wrapped coils. It has a plush, supportive feel, with medium firmness levels that is perfect for supporting side sleepers. The mattress is shipped in two boxes. Customers have 100 nights to sleep on their Leesa mattress to see if it's a good fit. Stomach sleepers should look for a firm mattress to maintain proper spinal alignment and prevent the hips from sinking too deeply. Original price: $1,699 The Layla Hybrid Mattress is designed to be flippable, offering two different firmness levels: a softer side and a firmer side. For most stomach sleepers, the firm side of the Layla Hybrid Mattress will be the preferred option as it keeps the hips from sinking too deeply into the mattress. Layla offers a 120-night sleep trial for their mattresses. Get an extra $150 off on all Layla mattresses using the code FOX150 and purchases of more than $100 get an additional $20 off using the code FOX20. Plus, all mattress purchases come with two of Layla's award-winning memory foam pillows. Original price: $1,332 The Leesa Original Foam Mattress is designed to provide a balance of comfort, support and pressure relief that stomach sleepers need. The mattress is made entirely of foam layers and has a medium-firm feel, rated around a 5 to 7 out of 10 on the firmness scale. You can add white glove delivery for professional unboxing, assembly and hauling away old items. Original Price: $1,332 The Plank Firm mattress by Brooklyn Bedding is for people who want the firmest feel for their mattress. It's a flippable, all-foam mattress with two distinct firmness options on each side. This is the firmest all-foam mattress currently on the market. Fox News readers can save 30% using the code FOX30 from June 27 to July 4. The mattress has a 120-night comfort trial to see if it is the right fit. Back sleepers should choose a mattress that provides a balance of support and comfort to maintain the natural curvature of the spine. Original price: $2,265 Brooklyn Bedding's Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress coil system offers back sleepers excellent foundational support that prevents the midsection from sinking too deeply. The coils respond independently to pressure and give targeted support where needed. The Aurora Luxe comes in soft, medium and firm options, so you can choose the firmness level that is best for you. Fox News readers can get 30% off using the coupon code FOX30 at checkout, which is valid from June 27 to July 4. The mattress is shipped in a box and with a 120-night comfort trial. Original price:$1,383 Awara's Natural Luxury Hybrid mattress is firm and a good choice for back sleepers because of its spinal alignment. The firm support core from the individually wrapped coils, combined with the responsive buoyancy of the natural latex, provides an ideal surface for keeping the spine in a neutral position. This mattress is on sale for the Fourth of July weekend. Awara offers a 365-night sleep trial to test out the mattress. Combination sleepers will do better with a hybrid mattress. A hybrid mattress combines the best of two worlds to offer a balanced sleeping experience that provides both strong support and comfortable pressure relief. Original price: $2,127 The Nolah Evolution mattress is Nolah Sleep's best-selling mattress. This luxury hybrid mattress is a favorite because it delivers a combination of pressure-relieving foam and supportive coils, particularly beneficial for side sleepers. It features a 15-inch thickness, a plush pillow top and active cooling technology, along with zoned support for targeted comfort. Nolah mattresses have a 120-night trial period with a 30-night break-in period. You can also buy the Nolah Evolution on Wayfair. Original price: $2,398.66 The Helix Midnight Luxe is a good option for combination sleepers, especially those who primarily alternate between side and back sleeping. The mattress has a medium feel that offers enough softness for pressure relief when on your side, but enough support to keep your spine aligned when you roll onto your back. The hybrid construction that uses foam layers with individually wrapped coils. Fox News readers can get 27% off using the coupon code FOX27 at checkout, which is valid through July 31. You can also buy this mattress on Amazon. Helix Sleep offers a 100-night sleep trial for their mattresses, during which time you can return them for a full refund if you are not satisfied. Back pain is a major reason Americans lose sleep at night, and a bad mattress only exacerbates the situation. A good mattress for back pain focuses on alignment while also providing the right level of support, firmness and comfort. Original price: $2,849 PlushBeds Botanical Bliss Organic Latex Mattress provides a combination of resilient support for optimal spinal alignment and conforming pressure relief that is essential for alleviating and preventing various types of back pain. The latex makes this mattress buoyant and responsive, which is critical in keeping your hips from sagging and your lower back will be adequately supported. Save $1,500 on all PlushBeds mattresses until July 4th. PlushBeds includes a 100-night trial period for all of its mattresses. Original price: $2,427 What we love: Its zoned support coils and pressure-relieving foams help maintain spinal alignment and alleviate pressure points. What to be aware of: Lightweight sleepers might find the Medium or Firm options too firm for optimal pressure relief. The Bear Elite Hybrid is a good option for back pain, particularly for back sleepers of various weights. The Bear Elite Hybrid comes in soft, medium and firm options. This allows you to choose a firmness level that best supports your spine and alleviates pressure points. You can save 35% using the coupon code FOX35 through July 7. The Bear mattress sleep trial is a 120-night period, after which you can return the mattress at no cost if you don't like it. Heavier sleepers should prioritize durability and robust construction with a medium-firm to firm mattress. Hybrid mattresses are a good choice for heavier sleepers because they combine the robust support and durability of innerspring coils with the pressure relief and contouring of foam comfort layers. Original price: $1,599 The Titan Plus Luxe is the best deal for a luxury mattress option for those weighing more than 230 pounds who need robust support but also want a comfortable, medium-firm feel with good pressure relief. Save 30% off with the coupon code FOX30 from June 27 to July 4. The mattress is shipped in a box and with a 120-night comfort trial to see if it is right for you. You can also buy the Titan Plus Luxe on Amazon. Original price: $599 What we love: The individually pocketed coils and foam layers work to absorb movement so you're less likely to be disturbed by a partner tossing and turning. What to be aware of: The mattress may be too soft for stomach sleepers. The EGOHOME Black 14-inch Hybrid Mattress has a medium-firm firmness level, ideal for heavier sleepers as it provides a good balance of support to prevent sinking and enough cushioning for comfort. The mattress also has good edge support, which is a key consideration because it will prevent the mattress from sagging at the sides, making it easier and safer to get in and out of bed and maximizing the usable sleep surface. Save an extra 11% off with the coupon code FN11 valid until July 7. The mattress has a 100-night comfort trial to see if it is right for you. When sharing a mattress, whether with a partner, child or pet, look for an option that will enhance comfort and minimize disturbances for both sleepers. Original price: $1,598 The DreamCloud Premier is an all-memory foam mattress designed for pressure relief. This 13-inch mattress is made with a breathable CloudQuilt top. This mattress is a good choice if you are looking for motion isolation and is suitable for a range of sleeping preferences. DreamCloud offers a 365-night sleep trial and if you are not happy with the mattress you can request a return and receive a full refund. Original price: $1,016 Pick the Siena Premier Hybrid Mattress for its excellent motion isolation. This hybrid mattress uses individually-wrapped coils that move independently, which reduces motion transfer. Plus, the mattress features reinforced coils along the perimeter on all four sides for strong edge support, so couples can spread out and use the entire surface of the mattress. Siena mattresses are on sale for the Fourth of July weekend, and come with a sleep trial of 180 nights. Original price: $2,624 Latex mattresses feel similar to memory foam but feel firmer with less sinking in. This latex mattress from Birch by Helix is eco-friendly. The latex and organic cotton contribute to a cooler sleeping surface, which can be beneficial for couples who tend to overheat during the night. Save 27% at Birch Helix using the coupon code FOX27 until July 6. You will also get two free eco-rest pillows with a mattress purchase. Birch by Helix offers a 100-night sleep trial for their mattresses. For more deals, visit Buying a mattress online is convenient and can offer more benefits than visiting an actual showroom. To help out in your search, here are a few answers to the most commonly asked questions consumers have when buying a new mattress online. Picking out the best mattress brand will depend entirely on your specific needs, preferences and budget. The brands featured in our guide consistently receive high ratings and are well-regarded for different reasons. Many of these mattress brands offer mattress quizzes that can help guide you to options based on your preferences. How long your mattress lasts depends on the quality of the mattress and how you care for it. You will know it's time to replace your mattress if you see signs of visible sagging or deep body impressions. Another good indicator signaling that your mattress is likely to no longer provide adequate support is if you consistently wake up with back, neck, hip or shoulder pain that wasn't there before. An old mattress can accumulate dust mites, mold and allergens, leading to increased allergy symptoms. Choosing the best mattress depends on individual needs and preferences. Side Sleepers generally do better with a softer to medium-firm mattress that contours to their body to relieve pressure on hips and shoulders and maintain spinal alignment. Back sleepers may prefer a medium to firm mattress that provides consistent support to keep the neck, shoulders and torso aligned. Stomach sleepers should opt for a firmer mattress to prevent their hips from sinking too far, which can lead to back pain.
