Christian McCaffrey Outside Top Five At RB In Week 13 At Buffalo

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is in Buffalo for a Week 13 contest against the Bills on Sunday night. The 2023 touchdown machine has not been himself on the ground since returning from double-Achilles tendinitis three weeks ago, averaging a career-low 3.5 yards per carry. Shockingly, McCaffrey has been held out of the […]

NFL DFS Value Plays: Week 13 Bargain Bin for DraftKings, FanDuel, Yahoo Includes Derek Carr, Jonathan Taylor, Calvin Ridley, more

Welcome to the Week 13 main slate edition of RotoBaller's NFL DFS Bargain Bin for the 2024 NFL season, where the goal is to touch on some potentially mispriced players across the industry who find themselves in favorable matchups and/or suddenly expanded roles. Each week, I’ll give you my thoughts on where there may be […]

Daniel Carlson Misses Three Long Field Goals In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson nailed two extra points and a field goal of 27 yards, but missed on tries of 55, 56, and 58 yards in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Black Friday. The normally sure-footed kicker stumbled on what turned out to be three separate occasions to add to […]

Ameer Abdullah Impresses In Multi-Faceted Role

Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah rushed 10 times for 39 yards and caught two passes for 14 yards in his team's Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. However, it was in the return game that his presence was most felt, as he logged punt returns of 12 and 18 yards and […]

Tre Tucker Scores Long Touchdown In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker caught just one pass in his team's Week 13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, but he made the most of it. On his big play, he streaked across the middle of the field before turning vertical and sped up the sideline, tracking down a moon ball from […]

Raiders D/ST Picks Up Five Sacks In Loss

The Las Vegas Raiders defense/special teams scored six fantasy points largely by sacking Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes five times in a 19-17 loss on Friday. Pass-rush specialists Maxx Crosby and K'Lavon Chaisson were able to exploit mismatches with the Chiefs' struggling exterior offensive linemen. However, this doesn't move the needle much for the […]

Brock Bowers Cements Himself As The NFL's Best Tight End For 2024

Barring anything highly unexpected, Las Vegas Raiders rookie tight end Brock Bowers cemented himself as the single-best player at his position in the league with a monster performance, catching 10 of his 14 targets for 140 yards and a touchdown in Week 13 in a loss to the Chiefs on Black Friday. Like many other […]

Slumping C.J. Stroud Faces Great Matchup In Week 13

The Jacksonville Jaguars present a great slump-busting chance for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is a fringe QB1 candidate in the Week 13 matchup. Last year's Offensive Rookie of the Year has been a fantasy disappointment relative to where he was drafted, throwing just 14 touchdowns and ranking behind the likes of Sam Darnold […]

Jakobi Meyers Delivers Yet Again For Fantasy Managers With Good Game

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers again had a big day for fantasy managers in Week 13. He caught six of his 11 targets for 97 yards, scoring 15.7 PPR fantasy points. He continues to beat coverages handily with his crisp route running and excellent separation ability. While he wasn't able to haul in […]

Chargers Defense Looking To Get Back On Track In Week 13

The Los Angeles Chargers defense will look to get back on track in a Week 13 road game against the Atlanta Falcons. The Chargers defense has been one of the best units in the NFL both in fantasy and on the field, but they've hit a bit of a slump over the past three weeks, […]

Porous Jags Defense Offers Rebound Chance For Joe Mixon

Coming off a season-worst 22 rushing yards last week, Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon has an excellent chance for a get-right game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. The Jags rank 31st against fantasy running backs and have allowed more yards after the catch than everyone except New Orleans, giving a highly involved […]

Week-Winning Potential For Nico Collins In Week 13

Fantasy managers rostering Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins are dreaming of big-time points against a bad Jacksonville Jaguars defense in Week 13. The star receiver has a ready-made matchup against a defense that has allowed the second-most yards after the catch, fourth-most total yards, and third-most points against fantasy receivers. Houston has had pass […]

Aidan O'Connell Surprises With Impressive Showing In Loss

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell was surprisingly great in his team's unfortunate 17-19 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite not being able to win, this was a statement game for the second-year pro. He connected on 23 of his 35 throws for an impressive 340 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with sensational […]

Brandon Allen Not Recommended In Week 13 If Brock Purdy Sits

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brandon Allen could get a second consecutive start filling in for starter Brock Purdy (shoulder) when the 49ers play at the Buffalo Bills on Sunday night. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Friday that he expects Purdy to play, but "lots of things could happen between now and then." In last […]

Cameron Dicker Once Again A Strong Choice For Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers kicker Cameron Dicker is once again an excellent fantasy option in Week 13 lineups when the Chargers face the Atlanta Falcons. Dicker has been consistent with nice upside all season, scoring nine or more fantasy points in six of the past seven games. Kicker is always fantasy's most unpredictable position, but Dicker […]

Great Matchup, But High Risk For Houston’s Tank Dell

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell will take on one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL when Houston travels to Jacksonville in Week 13, but he remains an unpredictable WR3/Flex option in an up-and-down offense. He is averaging more than 10 yards per target in the two games since fellow receiver Nico Collins […]

Tutu Atwell Tough To Trust Vs. Saints

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell will not be a recommended fantasy option when his team lines up against the New Orleans Saints. The 25-year-old is in store for a favorable matchup against a soft Saints defense. Still, he can't be relied upon in fantasy due to his lack of involvement in LA's offense. […]

Low Ceiling Should Keep Dalton Schultz On Fantasy Benches

At this stage of the season, fantasy managers rostering Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz in a one-tight end format would be hard-pressed to trust him, even in a great matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston still clearly values the veteran tight end, who is playing 80% of its snaps, but his decline in receiving […]

Joshua Palmer Looks To Maintain A Bigger Role In Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Joshua Palmer played his biggest role in a Week 12 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and will try to maintain that role in Week 13 when the Bolts face the Atlanta Falcons. In Week 12, Palmer set season highs in snap percentage (83%) and targets (eight). He was only able […]

Favorable Conditions For Texans’ Ka'imi Fairbairn Against Jags

Kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn of the Houston Texans enters Week 13 against Jacksonville coming off one of the worst missed field goals of the year, an uncharacteristically pulled chip shot that would have tied the game in an eventual 32-27 defeat to Tennessee. The UCLA product is now 82% on field goal attempts this year, which […]

Matthew Stafford An Intriguing Streaming Candidate

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford will line up for an excellent matchup on the road this weekend against the New Orleans Saints. The Georgia product has had the Rams' offense humming in recent weeks, tossing for 1,408 yards and a 12:3 TD:INT ratio over his last five appearances. That output (281.6 yards, 2.4 TDs […]

Quentin Johnston Looks For A Bounce-Back Game In Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston had a horrendous game in Week 12, returning to the cinder block hands issues that plagued him his rookie season. He should still be involved in a Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons and may have a chance to redeem himself for the atrocious performance. Johnston does […]

Ladd McConkey Has A Good Week 13 Matchup

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey should have another good game in a Week 13 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. McConkey has been a top-20 fantasy wide receiver in four of his last eight games and is the overall WR31 this season. He's been putting up solid catch and yard numbers consistently, but […]

Chase McLaughlin Has Plus Matchup In Week 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Chase McLaughlin has been one of the more consistent kicking options this season. Last week, McLaughlin knocked down his only field goal attempt and made three-of-four extra point kicks in the win over the New York Giants. The Bucs offense has been finding the end zone so frequently that McLaughlin hasn't […]

Cooper Kupp An Excellent Week 13 Option

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp gets a favorable Week 13 matchup when he squares off against the New Orleans Saints on the road. Kupp and fellow wideout Puka Nacua have been stellar in the Rams' offense since returning from their respective injuries, dominating the target share of quarterback Matthew Stafford. They'll get another […]

Cade Otton Looks To Bounce Back In Week 13

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton was helping carry the load on offense while wide receiver Mike Evans was sidelined. Last week, Evans made his return to the field and Otton saw his workload take a significant hit. The third-year tight end was able to haul in one of his three targets for 30 […]

Hassan Haskins Could Have Fantasy Value In Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers running back Hassan Haskins could have some sneaky fantasy value in a Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons. With starter J.K. Dobbins (knee) out for this week, Haskins should mix in with fellow running backs Gus Edwards and Kimani Vidal. Last week, after Dobbins was forced to leave the game, Edwards […]

Sterling Shepard Carries Low-End Flex Value

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Sterling Shepard was expected to take a backseat in the passing game last week. However, Shepard actually saw a season-high seven targets during the win over the New York Giants. He hauled in five of those targets for 16 yards, which is a bummer for fantasy managers. The return of […]

Gus Edwards Likely To Start In Week 13

Los Angeles Chargers running back Gus Edwards is expected to get the start in a Week 13 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Edwards spent some time on IR this season, but even when healthy, he's played mostly a depth role behind starter J.K. Dobbins (knee). With Dobbins out this week though, Edwards should get bumped […]

Kyren Williams A Strong RB1 Play Vs. New Orleans

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams will square off with a vulnerable New Orleans Saints defense this Sunday in a road tilt. The Notre Dame alum got back into the end zone in Week 12's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles after no such trips in his previous three outings. Curiously, he did not record […]