Sleeper bonus code: Get up to $100 in rewards during NFL Preseason Week 1

The NFL returns this weekend! After the Arizona Cardinals and Carolina Panthers took to the field in the traditional curtain raiser in Canton, Ohio, fans of the other 30 franchises will be able to see their teams in action for the first time in several months.

The Preseason is where coaches look to set a blueprint for the season ahead, but very few starters will play meaningful minutes. It’s more a time for depth players to stake a claim to make the roster, and late-round draft picks and undrafted free agents are often the ones to watch!

If you have a strong sense of who could light up stat sheets in the next three weeks, you can back them at Sleeper – one of the nation’s favorite DFS platforms. There, as a new customer, you can secure up to $100 in rewards using our Sleeper bonus code ‘TALKSPORT’. Their welcome offer is a 100% deposit match, meaning that the site will match whatever you deposit – dollar for dollar – in Site Credits up to $100.

*Please note that entering the bonus code is entirely optional and does not change the offer amount in any way. The site – and offer – is only available in certain states. You need to be physically present in one of these states when activating and using. Check Sleeper’s site for a full list.

The Seattle Seahawks play in front of their fans at Lumen Field for the first time since winning the Super Bowl, against the Dallas Cowboys. The Buffalo Bills, meanwhile, have a new home – and they’ll play their first game at the new Highmark Stadium against the Carolina Panthers. 

The offer for NFL Preseason Week 1

The offer can be claimed by anyone physically present in a state in which Sleeper operates and is signing up to Sleeper for the first time – via our link. To be clear, if you are in one of these states, you can sign up and put together lineups and make picks – regardless of where your home address is.

Your first deposit needs to be at least $10, but the platform will 100% match anything up to $100. These must be used on picks/contests but any winnings from those can be withdrawn.

Teams and players to pick for Preseason Week 1

Here are just some of the players and units who could make headlines this week:

Cleveland Browns to upset the Chicago Bears

In the previous regular season, this would be a huge shock but in preseason, that all goes out of the window. The Browns’ quarterback ‘controversy’ is well-documented, but that should mean they can maintain a consistent level of play throughout all four quarters here – whoever is slinging the pigskin. 

Shedeur Sanders (Browns)

On that note, of the four in the Browns’ QB room, Shedeur Sanders may just have the edge after winning a couple of games at the end of last season – but he still needs a solid preseason to see off competition from the returning Deshaun Watson, Dillon Gabriel and Taylen Green.

Cyrus Allen (Chiefs)

The 5th-round pick has shone in training camp and could be just what this Chiefs offense needed after a more dink-and-dunk approach in recent years. He’ll face the Rams secondary, but not their starters like Trent McDuffie – who was traded to LA from KC a few months ago.

How to claim Sleeper’s offer

To claim Sleeper’s 100% deposit match offer, follow these steps:

1. Head to Sleeper and get signed up ahead of NFL Preseason Week 1.
2. Fill in your personal and contact details – as well as bonus code ‘TALKSPORT’. Please note this is not mandatory. 
3. Agree to Sleeper’s terms and conditions – ensuring you’re in an eligible state.
4. Make a deposit of at least $10 – but anything up to $100 will be matched dollar for dollar in Site Credits!
5. Use the Site Credits to enter Pick ‘Ems, Best Ball and Fantasy Draft contests, etc. Any winnings can be withdrawn as cash!

Key terms and conditions of this Sleeper offer

Available only to new customers who have never had a Sleeper account before.
Only available once, and only applies to your first deposit.
Site Credits are non-withdrawable and have no cash value.
Only available in certain states – check Sleeper for a full list.

About the author

Nathan Hill

Nathan Hill is an experienced sports writer who obsessively follows football – both the round ball and American kind – as well as range of other sports including F1, basketball, darts and snooker.

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