4 days agoBaltimore Ravens quarterback
Lamar Jackson has been able to produce some big fantasy outputs against almost every defense he's gone up against. In fact, he's played the 32nd, 31st, and 27th-ranked defenses in terms of fantasy points allowed to opposing quarterbacks with the Steelers allowing the fewest. The Philadelphia Eagles are ranked 30th while they give up just 14.3 fantasy points per game. Jackson does have history on his side though as he's 23-3 against the NFC dating back to his rookie year, and is 6-1 against the NFC East. The two-time MVP is still a must-start, especially at home, but it could be an uphill battle.
--Alex Fischbein - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoPhiladelphia Eagles quarterback
Jalen Hurts is coming off his worst fantasy performance since Week 4, but he has a beautiful chance to bounce back and get right this Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens. Hurts, who currently ranks as the overall QB2 and has been inside the top three during each of the last three seasons, will look to show off his arm and rushing skills in a potentially neutral game script scenario in Week 13. Furthermore, while Baltimore is viewed as an above-average offense and defense, there's actually a lot to like about Hurts' matchup. So far this season, the Ravens have allowed the most passing yards, third-most passing touchdowns, and second-most fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Hurts should be started as a high-end QB1 in all fantasy leagues this week.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoLos Angeles Chargers tight end
Will Dissly (groin) upgraded to a full participant in practice on Friday. He has been removed from the injury report and cleared to play against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13. Dissly has delivered solid production over the last six weeks, catching 28 passes for 288 yards and one touchdown during that span. Since Week 7, he ranks as the overall TE12 in PPR leagues. Fantasy managers should continue to deploy him as a fringe top-12 option this week against the Falcons, who have been near the middle of the road with the 14th-most fantasy points allowed to opposing tight ends in 2024.
--Andersen Pickard - RotoBallerSource: Los Angeles Chargers
4 days agoArizona Cardinals tight end
Trey McBride remains a must-start TE1 in fantasy football. The Cardinals will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings in Week 13. Regardless of the matchup, McBride has earned the status of a player who should be started no matter what. While McBride has struggled with touchdown production this season, finding the end zone just twice, he still ranks as a top-three tight end overall. McBride should remain in lineups for Week 13.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
4 days agoRunning back
James Conner's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13 presents a tough challenge, but his consistent usage in both the running and passing game still makes him a viable fantasy option. The Cardinals offense has struggled to establish a run game, especially after their poor performance against the Seahawks in Week 12, where Conner was limited to just eight yards on seven carries. However, Conner's five targets in the passing game show that the team is still committed to keeping him involved in their offense. Even with the difficult matchup, Conner's steady involvement in the passing game gives him a solid floor for fantasy points, especially in PPR formats. The Vikings defense has been relatively middle-of-the-pack against the run, so while Conner may not have a high ceiling this week, he can still provide decent fantasy value as a low-end RB2. The key for Conner is his volume, and barring a drastic change in game script, he should see enough touches to justify a start in most lineups.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoThe New Orleans Saints D/ST recorded three sacks and held the Browns to 14 points in Week 11 but failed to force a turnover for just the second time this season. The mediocre result does not inspire confidence as the team comes out of their bye to face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. The matchup carries an over/under of 49.5, with the Rams getting an implied total of 26 points. Since wide receivers
Cooper Kupp and
Puka Nacua returned from injury in Week 8, Los Angeles has averaged 23.8 points per game. New Orleans will be hard-pressed to keep the Rams' offense in check and show little promise to balance that out from a fantasy perspective via sacks and turnovers. New Orleans ranks in the bottom ten in pressure rate and sack conversion rate and they have only two takeaways in their last four games. Fantasy managers should leave the Saints D/ST out of starting lineups for Week 13.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints kicker
Blake Grupe did not register a field goal attempt in Week 11's 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns but he did convert all five of his extra point tries. Season-long, he is 18-for-19 on field goals and 26-for-28 on extra points. His last missed kick came in Week 8 when he pushed a 44-yard field goal attempt wide right. Grupe has converted his other eight kicks from 40 or more yards away. On deck are the Los Angeles Rams, who are allowing the fourth-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers. The matchup features an over/under of 49.5 and if the expected offensive showcase comes to fruition, then there will be plenty of chances for Grupe to get on the field. Grupe makes for a solid choice at kicker in Week 13.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints tight end
Foster Moreau (shoulder) was limited in practice this week as the team prepared for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Rams. Moreau was hampered by a shoulder injury that occurred in Week 12 when he fell hard to the ground while catching a ball in that game against the Browns. The injury took him out of the game briefly, but he returned to finish out the contest. Moreau leads the Saints' tight ends in snap share but is used primarily as an extra blocker. While he does have three touchdowns this season, his use as a pass-catcher is too inconsistent to be viable for fantasy football. Moreau can easily be left on the waiver wire.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Saints
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Jamaal Williams was sidelined for the three games preceding the team's Week 12 bye due to a groin injury. On the positive side, Williams was able to practice in full on Friday after logging two limited sessions in the runup Week 13's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams are allowing a generous 4.59 yards per carry to opposing running backs but the bulk of that work is expected to go to
Alvin Kamara or tight end
Taysom Hill, who took on the backup running back role during Williams' absence. Before the injury, Williams was seldom used and when he was given the ball he was largely ineffective. Through his eight active games, he has 32 carries for 124 yards and one touchdown. Williams can safely be left on the waiver wire in Week 13.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: New Orleans Saints
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5 days agoNew Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara's production slowed in recent weeks. Kamara averaged 18.4 PPR points in the first six weeks of the season, but in Weeks 7 through 11, his fantasy score dipped to 12.4 per game. The Saints' Week 12 bye brought Kamara a welcome break, and now he gets to square off against a Los Angeles Rams defense that
Saquon Barkley just gashed for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Too bad New Orleans doesn't have the blocking the Eagles do, but Kamara will see steady volume. On the season, he is averaging 16.6 carries and 6.6 targets per game. The Rams have given up 4.59 yards per carry and a league-worst 92% catch rate to opposing running backs this year. Kamara is a must-start regardless of his matchup and he is set up well for a solid rebound in his return from the bye.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoNew Orleans Saints quarterback
Derek Carr will look to keep the good times rolling against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 13. In the two games preceding New Orleans' bye last week, Carr threw for 517 yards and four touchdowns with a 71.2% completion rate. Up next, the Saints take on the Los Angeles Rams, who have allowed opposing quarterbacks at least 15 fantasy points in four of their last five games. The matchup suits Carr's play style well. Carr is tied with two others for the sixth-highest rate of throws of 20 or more air yards and the Rams have allowed the fourth-highest completion rate on such throws. Carr might not have what it takes to push into the top 12, but in Week 13 he is worthy of a start in formats that utilize two quarterbacks.
--Dan Stephens - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoArizona Cardinals quarterback
Kyler Murray is a low-end QB1 in Week 13 as the Cardinals travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings. It was tough sledding for Murray and the Cardinals offense in Seattle a week ago. The Cardinals failed to produce a touchdown, and Murray threw a momentum-shifting pick-six that set the Cardinals' comeback hopes back by a large margin. However, the Cardinals offense should return to its usual form this week. The Vikings' stout defense presents a challenge for the Cardinals' passing attack, but this is a unit that has earned some trust. The matchup makes Murray a low-end QB1 start, but he should still be started in Week 13.
--Cody Pestino - RotoBallerSource: RotoBaller
5 days agoAtlanta Falcons running back
Bijan Robinson ranks within the top 10 in fantasy scoring at the RB position and has a solid weekly floor given his heavy involvement in the passing game (45-359-1 in 11 games). The 22-year-old is coming off one of his lowest-output performances of the season back in Week 11 in which he logged just 12 rushes for 35 yards, but with the Falcons falling behind quickly, they had to abandon the run. Atlanta is coming off a Week 12 bye, and in Week 13 they will take on the Chargers at home who have been stout against the run, yielding the fifth-fewest fantasy points to RBs and are tied for a league-low five rushing TDs allowed. Still, there aren't many backs you'd rather use than Robinson this week in a game that features a somewhat high expected total that should also be competitive which is being played inside. View the former first-rounder as a mid-range RB1 this week.
--Jarod Rupp - RotoBallerSource: ESPN
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