Week 13 Fantasy Football Guide
- The Swish
- Nov 25
- 20 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
By: Jake Weiner
Week 13 is here, and the fantasy grind is real. Injuries, shifting roles, and surprise breakout performances are reshaping lineups, and depth is being stretched to the limit. Plus, it’s Thanksgiving week — a perfect recipe for chaotic matchups and unexpected heroes. Playoff races are heating up, backups are getting their shot, and under-the-radar players could make or break your roster. Whether you’re chasing a top seed or just trying to stay alive in the hunt, Week 13 offers plenty of angles to exploit. Let’s dive in.
Lions @ Packers — Thursday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Lions roll into Lambeau as slight favorites at –2.5, looking to lean on their passing game in a short week. Green Bay, meanwhile, could lean on Love if things get wild. Expect a fast-paced, shootout-style contest with big-play potential from both sides.
Pick: Lions win and cover the -2.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Lions:
WR Kalif Raymond — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Ankle
TE Brock Wright — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Neck
S Kerby Joseph — Game status: Out — Injury: Knee
C Graham Glasgow — Game status: Out — Injury: Knee
Packers:
QB Jordan Love — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Right elbow
WR Christian Watson — Game status: Out / long-term — Injury: Torn ACL
WR Romeo Doubs — Game status: (no confirmed recent injury report)
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Lions:
RB Jahmyr Gibbs -- Top 5 RB
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown -- Top 5 WR
Packers:
RB Josh Jacobs -- Top 8 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Lions:
WR Jameson Williams -- Top 15 WR
Usually bounces back after rough games, especially ones in which he has zero catches, and he gets a very bad Packers secondary, which is terrible in man coverage, something Williams thrives against
Packers:
WR Christian Watson -- Top 25 WR
Has productive games when he gets big plays and is involved in shootouts. The Lions have a bad secondary, and this game could easily turn into a shootout.
QB Jordan Love -- Top 10 QB
Gets a weak Lions defense in a game that could be a shootout.
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts:
Lions:
None
Packers:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Lions:
RB David Montgomery — ~56% Started
Volume continues to plummet as Gibbs emerges as a league winner. The Packers' run defense is also top 10 in the league, just to make things worse
QB Jared Goff — ~60% Started
The Packers have a great defense and will put constant pressure on the Lions. We see the Lions getting the bulk of their points from Jahmyr Gibbs, limiting Goff's fantasy output.
Packers:
DEF Packers — ~63% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Lions:
None
Packers:
WR Christian Watson — ~39% Rostered
QB Jordan Love — ~57% Rostered
Betting Plays:
UNDER 50 points
Christian Watson 40+ yards
Jahmyr Gibbs 16+ attempts
Jared Goff 1+ INT
Christian Watson Longest Reception OVER 23 yards
Jahmyr Gibbs' longest rush OVER 18 yards
Jahmyr Gibbs anytime TD
Amon-Ra St. Brown 6+ catches
Longshot TD: Christian Watson
Kansas City Chiefs @ Dallas Cowboys — Thursday, Week 13, 4:30 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Chiefs head to Dallas as 3.5‑point favorites. With a potent passing game led by Patrick Mahomes and emerging weapons in the receiver room, Kansas City should be able to push the tempo even on a short week. The Cowboys, coming off an emotional comeback win, must contend without key line pieces and may struggle to contain the Chiefs’ explosive offense. Expect a close shootout
Pick: Cowboys stay hot, win and cover the +3.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Kansas City Chiefs:
TE Noah Gray — Game status: Out — Injury: Concussion.
G Trey Smith — Game status: Out — Injury: High‑ & low‑ankle sprains.
LB Leo Chenal — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Knee (Limited practice).
WR Rashee Rice — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Hamstring (Limited practice).
WR Xavier Worthy — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Ankle (Limited practice).
Dallas Cowboys:
LT Tyler Guyton — Game status: Out — Injury: Ankle.
OG Hakeem Adeniji — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Illness.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Chiefs:
QB Patrick Mahomes — Top 5 QB
TE Travis Kelce — Top 7 TE
WR Rashee Rice — Top 3 WR
Cowboys:
WR Ceedee Lamb — Top 10 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Chiefs:
WR Xavier Worthy — Top 25 WR
The Cowboys struggle defending opposing wideouts, especially slot WRs and deep bombs. These are two things Worthy thrives at. Expect a lot of volume.
Cowboys:
WR George Pickens — Top 25 WR
TE Jake Ferguson — Top 8 TE
Although Ferguson has been having many bad outings as of late, he is still a top Tight End in the NFL, and the Chiefs are a good matchup, especially on Thanksgiving Day in what should be a shootout.
K Brandon Aubrey — Top 8 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Chiefs:
None
Cowboys:
QB Dak Prescott — Top 12 QB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Cowboys:
RB Javonte Williams — ~77% Started
This is just not the right matchup for Javonte. The Chiefs have been shutting down opposing RBs left and right and are just coming off an unbelievable performance against the NFL's top back, Jonathan Taylor. Unless Williams can find the end zone, do not expect much.
Chiefs:
RB Kareem Hunt — 57% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Chiefs:
None
Cowboys:
None
Betting Plays:
45+ points
Xavier Worthy longest catch 18+ yards
George Pickens longest catch 18+ yards
Patrick Mahomes 2+ pass TDs
Travis Kelce 5+ catches
George Pickens 5+ catches
George Pickens 65+ yards
Longshot TD: Xavier Worthy
Longshot TD: Jake Ferguson
Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals — Thursday, Week 13, 8:20 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Ravens enter this matchup as 7-point favorites with the Bengals flashing signs of life — but not without risk. Cincinnati could get Joe Burrow back, which shifts everything, but Baltimore still has the edge in a short week. Expect the Ravens to lean on their run game and control the tempo, while the Bengals may look to make quick-strike plays if Burrow is under center.
Pick: Bengals win and cover the +7 point spread.
Injury Report:
Bengals:
QB Joe Burrow — Injury: Toe — Listed as full participant in recent practice.
WR Tee Higgins — Injury: Concussion — Confirmed out for Week 13.
DE Trey Hendrickson — Injury: Hip / Pelvis — Did not participate on Monday’s report.
Ravens:
No major injuries listed in the Ravens’ published Week 13 report.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Ravens:
QB Lamar Jackson — Top 5 QB
RB Derrick Henry — Top 5 RB
TE Mark Andrews — Top 5 TE
Usually, Mark is not in this category as he is heavily touchdown dependent AND coming off a bad week. BUT the Bengals are having one of the worst seasons of all time against defending opposing tight ends, and we just saw Hunter Henry go nuclear last week. What tells us Andrews can't?
Bengals:
QB Joe Burrow — Top 5 QB
Joey B is back and ready to thrive in a perfect matchup on Thanksgiving Day.
QB Ja'Marr Chase — Top 5 WR
RB Chae Brown — Top 8 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Ravens:
WR Zay Flowers — Top 20 WR
Being the only Ravens go-to WR has its perks, and when facing one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL, Flowers should thrive.
Bengals:
WR Andre Iosivas — Top 30 WR WITH UPSIDE
Yes, we know we had Iosivas here last week, and he only had 11 PPR points. But with Tee Higgins being out and having another great match, AND having All-Pro QB Joe Burrow back in the lineup, we think Iosivas can have a very productive week.
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Ravens:
None
Bengals:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Ravens:
None
Bengals:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Ravens:
TE Mark Andrews — ~ 57% rostered
Bengals:
WR Andre Iosivas — ~7% rostered (ESPN)
Betting Plays:
45+ points
Derrick Henry anytime TD
Derrick Henry 16+ attempts
Derrick Henry 80+ yards rushing
Chase Brown 4+ catches
Zay Flowers 5+ catches
Andre Iosivas 40+ yards
Andre Iosivas 4+ catches
Longshot TD: Mark Andrews
Longshot TD: Andre Iosivas
Longshot TD: Derrick Henry 2+
Philadelphia Eagles @ Chicago Bears — Friday, Week 13, 3:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Eagles come into Soldier Field as 7-point favorites, looking to exploit Chicago’s thin roster—especially their depleted linebacker corps. Philadelphia has the firepower to move the ball, but the Bears' defense could make life difficult if they get creative. Still, the Eagles should control this short-week spot and cover.
Pick: Eagles win and cover the 7-point spread.
Injury Report:
Eagles:
S Andrew Mukuba — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Fractured ankle
WR Xavier Gipson — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Shoulder
S Reed Blankenship — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Thigh
CB Adoree’ Jackson — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Head / Concussion
Bears:
LB Tremaine Edmunds — Game status: Out — Injury: Groin (IR)
RB Roschon Johnson — Game status: Out — Injury: Thumb (IR)
LB T.J. Edwards — Game status: Out — Injury: Hand / Hamstring
LB Noah Sewell — Game status: Out — Injury: Elbow
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Eagles:
RB Saquon Barkley — Top 5 RB
QB Jalen Hurts — Top 5 QB
Bears:
WR Rome Odunze — Top 8 WR
The most perfect bounce back matchup there could be. Odunze is now coming off back-to-back disappointing performances, and we see a massive comeback game this Thanksgiving
Fantasy Starts:
Eagles:
WR Devonte Smith — Top 20 WR
WR AJ Brown — Top 20 WR
Bears:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Eagles:
TE Dallas Goedert — Top 12 TE
Bears:
WR Luther Burden — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Eagles:
None
Bears:
WR DJ Moore — ~68% Started
Although he has been putting up great fantasy numbers, his volume is very low and TD reliant, and we think this week he slows down when faced up against elite Cornerback Quinyon Mitchell
TE Colston Loveland — ~48% Started
QB Caleb Williams — 62% Started
RB D'Andre Swift — ~87% Started
The Eagles' run defense is solid, and Swift has been slowing down as of late
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Eagles:
None
Bears:
RB Kyle Monangai — ~ 72% rostered
WR Luther Burden — ~22 % rostered
Betting Plays:
42+ points
Luther Burden 3+ catches
Jalen Hurts anytime TD
DJ Moore UNER 50 yards
Devonta Smith 50+ yards
AJ Brown longest catch OVER 20 yards
Rome Odunze 50+ yards
D'Andre Swift UNDER 65 yards rushing
Longshot TD: Dallas Goedert
Longshot TD: Luther Burden
Longshot TD: Devonte Smith
Los Angeles Rams @ Carolina Panthers — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Rams come into this one as heavy –9.5 favorites, bringing their efficient passing attack and a healthy dose of playmakers against a Panthers squad that’s still trying to find consistency. With Tutu Atwell expected back in the mix, the Rams’ aerial game gets a boost. Carolina will struggle to keep up unless they can lean on chunk plays or force turnovers.
Pick: Rams win BUT the Panthers surprise once again and cover the 10-point spread.
Injury Report:
Rams:
WR Tutu Atwell — Expected to return this week after being on IR with a hamstring injury.
Panthers:
C Cade Mays — Injury: Ankle — Out.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Rams:
WR Puka Nacua — Top 10 WR
WR Davante Adams — Top 12 WR
QB Matthew Stafford — Top 7 QB
Panthers:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Rams:
RB Kyren Williams — Top 14 RB
Rams Defense
Panthers:
WR Tetairoa McMillan — Top 20 WR
RB Rico Dowdle — Top 15 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Rams:
WR Tutu Atwell — Top 35 WR
Panthers:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Rams:
None
Panthers:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Rams:
WR Tutu Atwell — ~0% rostered
Rams Defense— ~30% rostered
Panthers:
None
Betting Plays:
Rams -7
Davante Adams anytime TD
Kyren Williams 70+ rush & rec yards
Rico Dowdle UNDER 75 yards rushing
Bryce Young 1+ INT
Matthew Stafford 2+ pass TDs
Tutu Atwell longest catch OVER 17 yards
Tutu Atwell 15+ yards
Longshot TD: Tutu Atwell
Longshot TD: Davante Adams 2+
San Francisco 49ers @ Cleveland Browns — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The 49ers are 7-point favorites, and they should lean into that edge. With San Francisco’s offense firing efficiently, they’ll look to control the game through balanced play. Cleveland, meanwhile, will run it hard and try to keep things together under rookie QB Shedeur Sanders. But the 49ers’ depth and discipline could make this a clean win.
Pick: 49ers win and cover the 7-point spread.
Injury Report:
49ers:
OL Aaron Banks — Questionable — Concussion.
DL Jordan Elliott — Questionable — Concussion.
CB Deommodore Lenoir — Questionable — Knee.
DE Nick Bosa — Questionable — Hip / Oblique.
OT Trent Williams — Questionable — Ankle.
LB Dre Greenlaw — Out — Achilles.
Browns:
QB Shedeur Sanders — Game status: Active — Starting for Week 13.
QB Dillon Gabriel — Game status: Active — Benched/Concussed for Week 13.
RB Quinshon Judkins — Game status: Questionable — Knee Injury
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
49ers:
RB Christian McCaffrey — Top 5 RB
TE George Kittle — Top 6 TE
Browns:
None
Fantasy Starts:
49ers:
WR Ricky Pearsall — Top 25 WR
Browns:
Browns Defense— Top 8 Defense
TE Harold Fannn Jr — Top 10 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
49ers:
WR Jauan Jennings — Top 35 WR
QB Brock Purdy — Top 16 QB
Browns:
RB Quinshon Judkins — Top 22 RB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
49ers:
None
Browns:
None
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
49ers:
None
Browns:
WR Harold Fannin Jr — ~ 43% Rostered
Betting Plays:
49ers -5
CMC anytime TD
George Kittle 5+ catches
CMC 40+ rec yards
CMC 5+ catches
Jauan Jennings 3+ catches
Harold Fannin Jr 4+ catches
Quinshon Judkins UNDER 75 rushing yards
Shedeur Sanders 1+ INT
Longshot TD: Harold Fannin Jr
Longshot TD: CMC 2+
Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Texans are underdogs at +3.5, but this is a big spot. Houston is riding momentum and could get C.J. Stroud back from concussion protocol, which would swing things drastically. The Colts present a tough matchup at home, but if Stroud returns, Houston’s offense could be dangerous. Still, this feels like a close game where the Colts have the edge — but the Texans are very live for an upset.
Pick: Texans +4.5 (or Texans pull off a tight upset win).
Injury Report:
Texans:
QB C.J. Stroud — Concussion. Status: in protocol.
CB Ajani Carter — Hamstring.
WR Braxton Berrios — Quad.
Colts:
QB Daniel Jones — Leg (report said he “didn’t appear to be 100%” during their last game)
WR Ashton Dulin — Hamstring.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Texans:
WR Nico Collins — Top 15 WR
Colts:
RB Jonathan Taylor — Top 5 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Texans:
RB Woody Marks — Top 18 RB
WR Jayden Higgins — Top 20 WR
K Ka'Imi Fairbairn — Top 8 Kicker
Texans Defense — Top 8 Defense
Colts:
TE Tyler Warren — Top 8 TE
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Texans:
TE Dalton Schultz — Top 12 TE
Colts:
K Michael Badgley — Top 12 K
Colts Defense — Top 12 Defense
WR Alec Pierce — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Texans:
QB CJ Stroud — 38% Started
Colts:
QB Daniel Jones — 62% Started
WR Michael Pittman Jr — 80% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Texans:
WR Jayden Higgins — 21% Rostered
TE Dalton Schultz — 13% Rostered
K Ka'Imi Fairbairn — 23% Rostered
Colts:
WR Alec Pierce — 30% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Ka'Imi Fairbairn 2+ Field Goals
Texans +4
Jayden Higgins 4+ catches
CJ Stroud 1+ INT
Daniel Jones 1+ turnover
Nico Collins 5+ catches
Longshot TD: Jayden Higgins
Longshot TD: Dalton Schultz
Miami Dolphins @ New Orleans Saints — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Dolphins come into this one as –4.5 favorites, riding their offensive rhythm against a Saints team that’s thin at the moment. New Orleans may be without Alvin Kamara, which could cripple their run game. Miami has the edge in both game script and playmakers, and they should be able to control things and cover.
Pick: Dolphins win and cover the 5-point spread.
Injury Report:
Dolphins:
G James Daniels — Questionable — Ankle injury.
WR Dee Eskridge — Questionable — Concussion.
TE Darren Waller — Out — Hip injury.
RB Jaylen Wright — Out — Knee injury.
Saints:
RB Alvin Kamara — MCL sprain.
G Trevor Penning — Out — Toe injury.
S Jordan Howden — Questionable — Oblique.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Dolphins:
RB Devon Achane — Top WR
WR Jaylen Waddle — Top 15 WR
Saints:
WR Chris Olave — Top 15 WR
Fantasy Starts:
Dolphins:
QB Tua Tagovailoa — Top 10 QB
Saints:
TE Juwan Johnson — Top 10 TE
RB Devin Neal — Top 16 RB (IF KAMARA OUT)
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Dolphins:
WR Malik Washington — Top 35 WR
Saints:
QB Tyler Shough — Top 16 QB
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Dolphins:
None
Saints:
RB Alvin Kamara — ~ 70% Started (IF ACTIVE)
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Dolphins:
None
Saints:
QB Tyler Shough — ~ 0% Rostered
RB Devin Neal — ~ 1% Rostered
TE Juwan Johnson — ~ 19% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Chris Olave 5+ catches
Dolphins -2.5
Devon Achane 30+ rec yards
Jaylen Waddle 50+ yards
Juwan Johnson 4+ catches
Longshot TD: Juwan Johnson
Longshot TD: Devon Achane 2+
Longshot TD: Ollie Gordon
Atlanta Falcons @ New York Jets — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Falcons are slight –1.5 favorites, taking on a Jets team that has struggled to put things together. Atlanta’s passing game could exploit New York’s secondary, while the Jets will try to get their ground game going. Expect a close, gritty contest — but the Falcons may have just enough to pull this one out.
Pick: Falcons win a tight one, covering -1.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Falcons:
CB Mike Hughes — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Hand
WR Drake London — Game status: Doubtful / Week‑to‑week — Injury: PCL sprain
Jets:
WR Garrett Wilson — Game status: OUT — Injury: PCL Sprain
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Falcons:
RB Bijan Robinson — Top 10 RB
Jets:
RB Breece Hall — Top 14 RB
Fantasy Starts:
Falcons:
WR Darnell Mooney — Top 25 WR
TE Kyle Pitts — Top 10 TE
Jets:
WR John Metchie — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Falcons:
QB Kirk Cousins — Top 16 QB
RB Tyler Allgeier — Top 34 RB
Falcons — Top 10 Defense
Jets:
WR AD Mitchell — Top 40 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Falcons:
None
Jets:
TE Mason Taylor — ~ 30% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Falcons:
WR Darnell Mooney — ~ 40% Rostered
QB Kirk Cousins — ~ 1% Rostered
Jets:
WR John Metchie — ~ 3% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Darnell Mooney longest rec OVER 19 yards
John Metchie longest catch OVER 18 yards
Breece Hall 3+ catches
Kirk Cousins 1+ INT
UNDER 45 points
John Metchie 4+ catches
Bijan Robinson longest catch / rush OVER 18 yards
Longshot TD: Darnell Mooney
Longshot TD: John Metchie
Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Cardinals come into this game as +6.5 underdogs, and even though they’ve struggled, this could be a bounce‑back spot. Tampa Bay is dealing with uncertainty at quarterback after Baker Mayfield’s shoulder injury, which opens the door for Arizona to make things interesting. If the Cards can get Brissett going and make some big plays, they have a shot to pull off. theupset.
Pick: Cardinals +6.5 and a possible Cardinals upset ML
Injury Report:
Cardinals:
QB Kyler Murray — Injury: Foot — On injured reserve.
Buccaneers:
QB Baker Mayfield — Injury: Left shoulder (sprained AC joint) — Questionable.
RB Bucky Irving — Injury: Foot / Shoulder — Expected to return Week 13.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Cardinals:
TE Trey McBride — Top 3 TE
Buccaneers:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Cardinals:
RB Trey Benson — Top 16 RB
WR Marvin Harrison Jr — Top 25 WR
QB Jacoby Brissett — Top 6 QB
Buccaneers:
K Chase McLaughlin — Top 16 K
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Cardinals:
WR Michael Wilson — Top 30 WR
Has been a baller the past two weeks but Marvin Harrison Jr will likely make his return to the field this week, limiting Wilson's ceiling
Buccaneers:
WR Chris Godwin — Top 40 WR
WR Emeka Egbuka — Top 30 WR
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Cardinals:
WR Bam Knight — ~ 29% Started
Buccaneers:
TE Cade Otton — ~ 24% Started
RB Sean Tucker — ~ 65% Started
RB Bucky Irving — ~ 82% Started
RB Rachaad White — ~ 41% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Cardinals:
QB Jacoby Brissett — ~ 1% Rostered
Buccaneers:
None
Betting Plays:
Cardinals +4 IF NO BAKER
Trey Benson 45+ yards rushing
Michael Wilson 4+ catches
Trey McBride 6+ catches
Chase McLaughlin 2+ Field Goals
Bucky Irving UNDER 70 rushing yards
Longshot TD: Trey Benson
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Tennessee Titans — Sunday, Week 13, 1:00 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Jaguars are 7-point favorites in Tennessee, and they look well-positioned to take control. Jacksonville has been playing with momentum, while the Titans remain banged up and struggling to find consistency. Expect the Jaguars to lean on their playmakers in the passing game and control tempo. This could be a clean road win that continues Jacksonville’s push.
Pick: Jaguars win and cover the 7-point spread.
Injury Report:
Jaguars:
WR Travis Hunter — Out — Season-ending knee surgery.
WR Brian Thomas Jr. — Questionable — Ankle.
CB Jourdan Lewis — Questionable — Shoulder / Neck.
TE Hunter Long — Questionable — Hip / Knee.
Titans:
CB Xavier Woods — Out.
CB Kendell Brooks — Out.
WR Elic Ayomanor — Out.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Jaguars:
None
Titans:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Jaguars:
RB Travis Etienne Jr — Top 15 RB
WR Jakobi Myers — Top 25 WR
Emerging as a reliable low-end WR2 in fantasy with a favorable matchup
Jags Defense — Top 8 Defense
K Cam Little— Top 10 Kicker
TE Brenton Strange— Top 10 TE
Titans:
WR Chimere Dike — Top 25 WR
Explosive player, rookie, growing volume, only realy WR threat in this offense
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Jaguars:
TE Brenton Strange — Top 12 TE
WR Parker Washington — Top 30 WR
Titans:
None
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Jaguars:
RB Bhayshul Tuten — ~ 38% Started
Titans:
RB Tyjae Spears — ~ 31% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Jaguars:
WR Parker Washington — ~ 22% Rostered
TE Brenton Strange — ~ 6% Rostered
Jags Defense — ~ 8% Rostered
K Cam Little — ~ 14% Rostered
Titans:
WR Chimere Dike — ~ 5% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Jags -5
Titans 4+ sacks
Cam Ward 1+ turnover
Chimere Dike 3+ catches
Travis Etienne Jr anytime TD
Longshot TD: Chimere Dike
Longshot TD: Brenton Strange
Seattle Seahawks @ Minnesota Vikings — Sunday, Week 13, 4:05 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Seahawks come in as –7.5 favorites, and they should be able to lean on their balanced offense and ground game to control the game. Minnesota may be without J.J. McCarthy if he doesn’t clear concussion protocol, which raises questions about their passing attack. Seattle has the edge in both stability and playmakers — they’re in a good spot to cover.
Pick: Seahawks win and cover the 8-point spread.
Injury Report:
Seahawks:
RB Kenneth Walker III — Questionable — Injury: Glute.
Vikings:
QB J.J. McCarthy — In concussion protocol.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Seahawks:
WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba— Top 5 WR
Vikings:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Seahawks:
RB Kenneth Walker III — Top 20 RB
QB Sam Darnold — Top 8 QB
K Jason Myers — Top 8 K
Seahawks Defense — Top 7 Defense
Vikings:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Seahawks:
RB Zach Charbonnet — Top 28 RB
WR Rashid Shaheed — Top 35 WR
TE AJ Barner — Top 14 TE
Vikings:
K Will Reichard — Top 10 K
Vikings Defense — Top 14 Defense
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Seahawks:
WR Cooper Kupp — ~ 35% Started
Vikings:
RB Aaron Jones Sr — ~ 63% Started
WR Justin Jefferson — ~ 99% Started
WR Jordan Addison — ~ 61% Started
TE TJ Hockenson — ~ 36% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Seahawks:
QB Sam Darnold — ~ 3% Rostered
RB Zach Charbonnet — ~ 41% Rostered
TE AJ Barner— ~ 13% Rostered
K Jason Myers — ~ 44% Rostered
Vikings:
K Will Reichard— ~ 51% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Seahawks -7
Aaron Jones UNDER 50 rushing yards
JJ McCarthy 1+ INT
Seahawks 3+ sacks
Kenneth Walker III 65+ rush & rec yards
JSN 7+ catches
Longshot TD: AJ Barner
Longshot TD: Zach Charbonnet
Los Angeles Chargers @ Las Vegas Raiders — Sunday, Week 13, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Chargers come in as –8.5 favorites, looking to lean on Justin Herbert and their playmakers against a Raiders team that’s still trying to find its rhythm. With the Chargers’ offense expected to move efficiently, Las Vegas could struggle to keep pace — especially if their offense can’t produce on big plays. This feels like a game where LAC dominates.
Pick: Chargers win and cover the 9-point spread.
Injury Report:
Chargers:
LB Khalil Mack — Injury: Elbow — Out.
C Corey Linsley — Injury: Concussion — Out.
T Trey Pipkins — Injury: Knee — Out.
S Alohi Gilman — Injury: Hamstring — Questionable.
LB Drue Tranquill — Injury: Illness — Questionable.
Raiders:
No confirmed, up-to-date injury report found yet
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Chargers:
QB Justin herbert — Top 6 QB
RB Omarion Hampton — Top 12 RB
WR Ladd McConkey — Top 12 WR
Raiders:
TE Brock Bowers — Top 6 TE
Fantasy Starts:
Chargers:
WR Keenan Allen — Top 25 WR
TE Oronde Gadsden — Top 10 TE
K Cam Dicker — Top 8 Kicker
Chargers Defense — Top 8 Defense
Raiders:
RB Ashton Jeanty — Top 16 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Chargers:
WR Quentin Johnston — Top 35 WR WITH TD UPSIDE
Raiders:
K Daniel Carlson — Top 12 Kicker
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Chargers:
RB Kimani Vidal — 46% Started
Raiders:
WR Tre Tucker — 44% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Chargers:
Chargers Defense — 23% Rostered
Raiders:
K Daniel Carlson — 2% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Chargers -6
Daniel Carlson 2+ Field Goals
Ashton Jeanty 3+ catches
Ladd McConkey 5+ catches
Brock Bowers 5+ catches
Justin Herbert 2+ pass TDs
Longshot TD: Keenan Allen
Longshot TD: Quentin Johnston
Buffalo Bills @ Pittsburgh Steelers — Sunday, Week 13, 4:25 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Bills are –3.5 favorites in a spot where they can lean into their offensive firepower. The Steelers are expected to get Aaron Rodgers back from his wrist injury, but Buffalo’s momentum and passing offense should give them the edge. Expect a game where the Bills can control the pace and make enough plays to get the win.
Pick: Bills win and likely cover the 4-point spread.
Injury Report:
Bills:
TE Dalton Kincaid — Game status: Week-to-week — Injury: Hamstring.
LB Terrel Bernard — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Elbow hyperextension.
Steelers:
QB Aaron Rodgers — Game status: Questionable — Injury: Left wrist (broken).
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Bills:
QB Josh Allen — Top 8 QB
RB James Cook — Top 12 RB
Steelers:
K Chris Boswell — Top 6 Kicker
Fantasy Starts:
Bills:
WR Khalil Shakir — Top 20 WR
TE Dalton Kincaid — Top 10 TE (IF ACTIVE)
Steelers:
QB Aaron Rodgers — Top 10 QB
RB Kenneth Gainwell — Top 20 RB
RB Jaylen Warren — Top 25 RB
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Bills:
None
Steelers:
WR DK Metcalf — Top 30 WR
TE Pat Freiermuth — Top 14 TE
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Bills:
None
Steelers:
Steelers Defense — ~ 29% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Bills:
None
Steelers:
RB Kenneth Gainwell — ~ 37% Rostered
TE Pat Freirmuth — ~ 5% Rostered
Betting Plays:
Bills -2.5
45+ points
Kenneth Gainwell 35+ rushing yards
Jaylen Warren 3+ catches
Josh Allen anytime TD
Longshot TD: Pat Freiermuth
Longshot TD: Kenneth Gainwell
Denver Broncos @ Washington Commanders — Sunday, Week 13, 8:20 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Broncos are –6.5 favorites heading into this primetime matchup. Denver’s on a strong run and looks to lean into its balanced offense, while Washington remains in flux — especially at quarterback. With Jayden Daniels still recovering and not guaranteed to play, the Commanders’ ceiling is limited. Expect Denver to lean on their momentum and control the game to cover.
Pick: Broncos win and cover the 7-point spread.
Injury Report:
Broncos:
No major confirmed injury headlines this week
Commanders:
QB Jayden Daniels — Game status: Unlikely to play — Injury: Dislocated left elbow.
S Will Harris — Game status: Possible return — Injury: Fractured right fibula.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Broncos:
RB RJ Harvey — Top 10 RB
Perfect matchup with all the snaps. We saw Gibbs torch the Commanders, why can't Harvey?
Broncos Defense — Top 8 Defense
Commanders:
None
Fantasy Starts:
Broncos:
QB Bo Nix — Top 10 QB
WR Troy Franklin — Top 20 WR
Commanders:
None
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Broncos:
WR Courtland Sutton — Top 25 WR
Commanders:
TE Zach Ertz — Top 14 TE
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Broncos:
None
Commanders:
RB Jacorey Croskey-Merrit — ~ 42% Started
WR Terry McLaurin — ~ N/A% Started
WR Deebo Samuel — ~ 68% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Broncos:
WR Troy Franklin — ~ 39% Rostered
Commanders:
None
Betting Plays:
Broncos -6.5
RJ Harvey 2+ catches
RJ Harvey anytime TD
Troy Franklin 4+ catches
Courtland Sutton longest catch OVER 18 yards
Chris Rodriguez Jr 8+ rush attempts
Longshot TD: Troy Franklin
Longshot TD: RJ Harvey 2+
New England Patriots @ New York Giants — Monday, Week 13, 8:15 PM ET
Quick Take:
The Patriots are –7.5 favorites in this primetime matchup. New England has built momentum and should lean on its efficient offense to take control, especially against a Giants team that’s under pressure and dealing with instability at QB. The extra day of rest works in the Patriots’ favor, and they’re in a good spot to cover.
Pick: Patriots win BUT Giants likely cover the 7.5 spread.
Injury Report:
Patriots:
LT Will Campbell — Injury: Knee (MCL sprain), expected to miss Monday’s game.
DT Milton Williams — Placed on IR.
Giants:
QB Jaxson Dart — Injury: Concussion; status uncertain.
Fantasy Start & Forget It:
Patriots:
QB Drake Maye — Top 8 QB
RB Treveyon Henderson — Top 10 RB
Giants:
QB Jaxson Dart — Top 8 QB (IF ACTIVE)
Fantasy Starts:
Patriots:
WR Stefon Diggs — Top 20 WR
WR Kayshon Boutte — Top 25 WR WITH TD UPSIDE
TE Hunter Henry — Top 10 TE WITH TD UPSIDE
Pats Defense — Top 12 Defense
K Andy Borregales — Top 8 Kicker
Giants:
QB Wan'Dale Robinson — Top 25 WR
QB Jameis Winston — Top 12 QB (IF DART OUT)
TE Theo Johnson — Top 8 TE (IF DART ACTIVE)
Fantasy Flex / Risky Starts / Flex Appeal:
Patriots:
None
Giants:
TE Theo Johnson — Top 14 TE (IF NO DART)
K Younghoe Koo — Top 14 Kicker
Fantasy Sits / Fades:
Patriots:
RB Rhamondre Stevenson — ~ 52% Started
Giants:
RB Tyrone Tracy — ~ 61% Started
RB Devin Singletery — ~ 36% Started
WR Darius Slayton — ~ 27% Started
WR Isaiah Hodgins — ~ 23% Started
Sneaky / Streamer Plays:
Patriots:
WR Kayshon Boutte — ~44 % Rostered
TE Hunter Henry — ~ 33% Rostered
Giants:
TE Theo Johnson — ~61 % Rostered
Betting Plays:
Giants +6
42+ points
Jameis Winston 1+ INT (IF DART OUT)
Theo Johnson 4+ catches
Wan'Dale Robinson 6+ catches
Treveyon Henderson 15+ rec yards
Kayshon Boutte longest catch OVER 18 yards
Longshot TD: Theo Johnson
Longshot TD: Hunter Henry
Longshot TD: Treveyon Henderson 2+
Longshot TD: Kayshon Boutte
STARTS OF THE WEEK:
Broncos RB RJ Harvey
Lions WR Jameson Williams
Broncos WR Courtland Sutton
Ravens TE Mark Andrews
Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett
Broncos WR Troy Franklin
Bengals WR Andre Iosivas
Steelers RB Kenneth Gainwell
Saints RB Devin Neal
Giants TE Theo Johnson
SITS OF THE WEEK:
Vikings WR Justin Jefferson
Lions RB David Montgomery
Bears RB D'Andre Swift
Panthers RB Rico Dowdle
Buccaneers WR Emeka Egbuka
Buccaneers RB Sean Tucker
Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield
Chargers TE Oronde Gadsden
Vikings WR Jordan Addison
Vikings RB Aaron Jones Sr
Jake's 5 LOCKS Parlay of the Week:
Jacoby Brissett pass yards OVER 243.5 yards -117
Drake Maye pass yards OVER 246.5 yards -113
Max Brosmer 1+ INT +165
Baker Mayfield 1+ INT +160
Chuba Hubbard rushing yards OVER 14.5 yards -110
VALUE: +4499 -- $10 --> $459.85
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