Fantasy football rankings for Week 13: Unlucky bye week puts greater premium on stars

2024-12-24 03:33:45 source: category:Invest

Following a football feast this past week, it's time to slim down considerably in Week 13, with six NFL teams on bye: the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders.

That will make for some difficult lineup decisions in this crucial week of games.

Fantasy football rankings for Week 13 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. One point is awarded for every 10 rushing and receiving yards and one point for every 20 passing yards. Six points are awarded for touchdowns scored, four points for passing TDs and one point for receptions.

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

(*-check status before kickoff)

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Fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 13

  • Baker Mayfield tweaked his ankle on Sunday vs. the Colts, but returned to the game. An MRI on Monday confirmed there was no ligament damage, but he's listed as questionable.
  • As he did last week, Patriots coach Bill Belichick did reveal on Wednesday who will start at quarterback against the Chargers. Mac Jones was replaced at halftime by Bailey Zappe in Week 12.
  • Sleeper pick: Kyler Murray has at least 200 passing yards and one rushing touchdown in each of his three games since returning from injured reserve.
1Jalen HurtsPhi.vs. S.F.
2Justin HerbertL.A.-Cat N.E.
3C.J. StroudHou.vs. Den.
4Dak PrescottDal.vs. Sea.
5Tua TagovailoaMia.at Was.
6Patrick MahomesK.C.at G.B.
7Brock PurdyS.F.at Phi.
8Sam HowellWas.vs. Mia.
9Russell WilsonDen.at Hou.
10Trevor LawrenceJac.vs. Cin.
11Jared GoffDet.at N.O.
12Matthew StaffordL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
13Jordan LoveG.B.vs. K.C.
14*Baker MayfieldT.B.vs. Car.
15Kyler MurrayAri.at Pit.
16Will LevisTen.vs. Ind.
17Gardner MinshewInd.at Ten.
18Derek CarrN.O.vs. Det.
19Desmond RidderAtl.at N.Y.-J
20Geno SmithSea.at Dal.
21Kenny PickettPit.vs. Ari.
22Jake BrowningCin.at Jac.
23Bryce YoungCar.at T.B.
24*Bailey ZappeN.E.vs. L.A.-C
25Tim BoyleN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
26Joe FlaccoCle.at L.A.-R
27*Dorian Thompson-RobinsonCle.at L.A.-R
28Clayton TuneAri.at Pit.
29PJ WalkerCle.at L.A.-R
30Mac JonesN.E.vs. L.A.-C
31Taylor HeinickeAtl.at N.Y.-J
32Ryan TannehillTen.vs. Ind.

Fantasy football running back rankings for Week 13

  • Jonathan Taylor's thumb surgery will return Zack Moss to the feature back role where he thrived earlier in the season when Taylor was out.
  • Kenneth Walker did not participate in Tuesday's practice and could miss a second consecutive game with the Seahawks playing Thursday night. Zach Charbonnet (14-47 rushing, 4-11 receiving) would get the bulk of the work again this week.
  • Sleeper pick: Antonio Gibson played the same number of snaps last week as starter Brian Robinson. He could see even more work, especially in the passing game, with Washington a heavy underdog vs. Miami.
1Christian McCaffreyS.F.at Phi.
2Travis EtienneJac.vs. Cin.
3Raheem MostertMia.at Was.
4Bijan RobinsonAtl.at N.Y.-J
5Rachaad WhiteT.B.vs. Car.
6Kyren WilliamsL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
7D'Andre SwiftPhi.vs. S.F.
8Brian Robinson Jr.Was.vs. Mia.
9Alvin KamaraN.O.vs. Det.
10Derrick HenryTen.vs. Ind.
11Austin EkelerL.A.-Cat N.E.
12Jahmyr GibbsDet.at N.O.
13Tony PollardDal.vs. Sea.
14Breece HallN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
15Isiah PachecoK.C.at G.B.
16Joe MixonCin.at Jac.
17Rhamondre StevensonN.E.vs. L.A.-C
18Jaylen WarrenPit.vs. Ari.
19Jerome FordCle.at L.A.-R
20Zack MossInd.at Ten.
21*De'Von AchaneMia.at Was.
22David MontgomeryDet.at N.O.
23Javonte WilliamsDen.at Hou.
24James ConnerAri.at Pit.
25Devin SingletaryHou.vs. Den.
26Zach CharbonnetSea.at Dal.
27Chuba HubbardCar.at T.B.
28Samaje PerineDen.at Hou.
29AJ DillonG.B.vs. K.C.
30Najee HarrisPit.vs. Ari.
31Antonio GibsonWas.vs. Mia.
32Ezekiel ElliottN.E.vs. L.A.-C
33*Aaron JonesG.B.vs. K.C.
34*Kenneth Walker IIISea.at Dal.
35Dameon PierceHou.vs. Den.
36Tyler AllgeierAtl.at N.Y.-J
37Royce FreemanL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
38Kareem HuntCle.at L.A.-R
39Miles SandersCar.at T.B.
40Rico DowdleDal.vs. Sea.
41Joshua KelleyL.A.-Cat N.E.
42Kenneth GainwellPhi.vs. S.F.
43Tyjae SpearsTen.vs. Ind.
44Emari DemercadoAri.at Pit.
45D'Ernest JohnsonJac.vs. Cin.
46Clyde Edwards-HelaireK.C.at G.B.
47Craig ReynoldsDet.at N.O.
48Elijah MitchellS.F.at Phi.
49Michael CarterAri.at Pit.
50Boston ScottPhi.vs. S.F.
51Chase EdmondsT.B.vs. Car.
52Pierre StrongCle.at L.A.-R
53Dalvin CookN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
54Tank BigsbyJac.vs. Cin.

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 13

  • Chris Olave is questionable after leaving last week's game with a concussion. The Saints receiving corps is extremely thin already with Michael Thomas (knee) on IR and Rashid Shaheed (thigh) also exiting early on Sunday.
  • X-rays on Amari Cooper's ribs were negative after he was injured against the Broncos. The Browns still don't know who their quarterback will be this week. However, Cooper's stock would rise if veteran Joe Flacco is elevated off the practice squad to start.
  • Sleeper pick: Rookie Rashee Rice recorded the first 100-yard game of his career last week and is becoming a more trusted target for QB Patrick Mahomes.
1Tyreek HillMia.at Was.
2Keenan AllenL.A.-Cat N.E.
3CeeDee LambDal.vs. Sea.
4A.J. BrownPhi.vs. S.F.
5Amon-Ra St. BrownDet.at N.O.
6Mike EvansT.B.vs. Car.
7Ja'Marr ChaseCin.at Jac
8Adam ThielenCar.at T.B.
9*Chris OlaveN.O.vs. Det.
10Michael Pittman Jr.Ind.at Ten.
11Nico CollinsHou.vs. Den.
12Calvin RidleyJac.vs. Cin.
13Puka NacuaL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
14Brandon AiyukS.F.at Phi.
15DeVonta SmithPhi.vs. S.F.
16Tank DellHou.vs. Den.
17Courtland SuttonDen.at Hou.
18DeAndre HopkinsTen.vs. Ind.
19Christian KirkJac.at Cin.
20Jaylen WaddleMia.at Was.
21DK MetcalfSea.at Dal.
22Deebo SamuelS.F.at Phi.
23Marquise BrownAri.at Pit.
24Rashee RiceK.C.at G.B.
25Jayden ReedG.B.vs. K.C.
26Chris GodwinT.B.vs. Car.
27Tyler LockettSea.at Dal.
28Garrett WilsonN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
29Josh DownsInd.at Ten.
30Romeo DoubsG.B.vs. K.C.
31Cooper KuppL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
32George PickensPit.vs. Ari.
33Terry McLaurinWas.vs. Mia.
34Brandin CooksDal.vs. Sea.
35*Amari CooperCle.at L.A.-R
36Jahan DotsonWas.vs. Mia.
37Tyler BoydCin.at Jac.
38Jerry JeudyDen.at Hou.
39Drake LondonAtl.at N.Y.-J
40Tutu AtwellL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
41Christian WatsonG.B.vs. K.C.
42*Rashid ShaheedN.O.vs. Det.
43Curtis SamuelWas.vs. Mia.
44*Tee HigginsCin.at Jac.
45Jaxon Smith-NjigbaSea.at Dal.
46Josh ReynoldsDet.at N.O.
47Elijah MooreCle.at L.A.-R
48Diontae JohnsonPit.vs. Ari.
49Nick Westbrook-IkhineTen.vs. Ind.
50*Demario DouglasN.E.vs. L.A.-C
51Rondale MooreAri.at Pit.
52Michael GallupDal.vs. Sea.
53*Dontayvion WicksG.B.vs. K.C.
54Jonathan MingoCar.at T.B.
55Jameson WilliamsDet.at N.O.

Fantasy football tight end rankings for Week 13

  • Dallas Goedert hasn't played since suffering a fractured forearm in Week 9, but he's pushing to return to action this week in a key NFC showdown vs. San Francisco.
  • Pat Freiermuth is a fantastic plug-and-play off the waiver wire following his nine-reception, 120-yard performance in the Steelers' new-look offense.
  • Sleeper pick: The Saints injury issues at wide receiver could mean a larger role this week for Taysom Hill.
1Travis KelceK.C.at G.B.
2Sam LaPortaDet.at N.O.
3George KittleS.F.at Phi.
4David NjokuCle.at L.A.-R
5Evan EngramJac.vs. Cin.
6Dalton SchultzHou.vs. Den.
7Jake FergusonDal.vs. Sea.
8Trey McBrideAri.at Pit.
9Logan ThomasWas.vs. Mia.
10Cade OttonT.B.vs. Car.
11Tyler HigbeeL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
12Gerald EverettL.A.-Cat N.E.
13Kyle PittsAtl.at N.Y.-J
14*Dallas GoedertPhi.vs. S.F.
15Taysom HillN.O.vs. Det.
16Jonnu SmithAtl.at N.Y.-J
17Tyler ConklinN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
18Pat FreiermuthPit.vs. Ari.
19Hunter HenryN.E.vs. L.A.-C
20Chigoziem OkonkwoTen.vs. Ind.
21Noah GrayK.C.at G.B.
22*Tommy TrembleCar.at T.B.
23Donald Parham Jr.L.A.-Cat N.E.
24Noah FantSea.at Dal.
25Adam TrautmanDen.at Hou.
26Durham SmytheMia.at Was.
27Mike GesickiN.E.vs. L.A.-C
28Drew SampleCin.at Jac.
29Colby ParkinsonSea.at Dal.
30Juwan JohnsonN.O.vs. Det.

Fantasy football kicker rankings for Week 13

1Jake ElliottPhi.vs. S.F.
2Dustin HopkinsCle.at L.A.-R
3Brandon AubreyDal.vs. Sea.
4Brandon McManusJac.vs. Cin.
5Jason MyersSea.at Dal.
6Younghoe KooAtl.at N.Y.-J
7Matt GayInd.at Ten.
8Harrison ButkerK.C.at G.B.
9Wil LutzDen.at Hou.
10Jake MoodyS.F.at Phi.
11Cameron DickerL.A.-Cat N.E.
12Blake GrupeN.O.vs. Det.
13Nick FolkTen.vs. Ind.
14Evan McPhersonCin.at Jac.
15Chase McLaughlinT.B.vs. Car.
16Chris BoswellPit.vs. Ari.
17Jason SandersMia.at Was.
18Riley PattersonDet.at N.O.
19Joey SlyeWas.vs. Mia.
20Lucas HavrisikL.A.-Rvs. Cle.
21Anders CarlsonG.B.vs. K.C.
22Matt PraterAri.at Pit.
23Greg ZuerleinN.Y.-Jvs. Atl.
24Matt AmmendolaHou.vs. Den.
25Eddy PineiroCar.at T.B.
26Chad RylandN.E.vs. L.A.-C

Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings for Week 13

1Dallas Cowboysvs. Sea.
2Cleveland Brownsat L.A.-R
3Pittsburgh Steelersvs. Ari.
4San Francisco 49ersat Phi.
5Indianapolis Coltsat Ten.
6New York Jetsvs. Atl.
7Denver Broncosat Hou.
8Seattle Seahawksat Dal.
9Jacksonville Jaguarsvs. Cin.
10Miami Dolphinsat Was.
11Kansas City Chiefsat G.B.
12Cincinnati Bengalsat Jac.
13Tampa Bay Buccaneersvs. Car.
14Philadelphia Eaglesvs. S.F.
15New Orleans Saintsvs. Det.
16Los Angeles Chargersat N.E.
17Green Bay Packersvs. K.C.
18Detroit Lionsat N.O.
19Houston Texansvs. Den.
20Arizona Cardinalsat Pit.
21Atlanta Falconsat N.Y.-J
22Los Angeles Ramsvs. Cle.
23Washington Commandersvs. Mia.
24Carolina Panthersat T.B.
25Tennessee Titansvs. Ind.
26New England Patriotsvs. L.A.-C
27Chicago Bearsat Min.
28Atlanta Falconsvs. N.O.
29Los Angeles Ramsat Ari.
30Arizona Cardinalsvs. L.A.-R
31Tennessee Titansvs. Car.
32New England Patriotsat N.Y.-G

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