November 29, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back
Bucky Irving (shoulder, foot) is on track to return to the field for Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Irving practiced in full all week, which puts him on track to play, barring any setbacks. This will be the first time that Irving has played since Week 4. That being said, Irving is expected to be limited in terms of snaps during his first game back. The Bucs have two other capable options in
Sean Tucker and
Rachaad White as well. This could turn into a three-back committee which would be bad news for fantasy managers. The Bucs might decide to ride the hot hand in what could be a run-heavy gameplan given quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is dealing with an AC joint issue. It's tough to trust Irving as more than a high-end flex option during his first game back.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback
Baker Mayfield (shoulder) is expected to suit up for the Week 13 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. Mayfield suffered a low-grade AC joint sprain to his left shoulder during last week's game. The plan is to protect his shoulder which could result in a slightly different gameplan. He was able to get through a full practice session on Friday, which puts him in the right direction for Sunday's contest. Mayfield has been held to under 200 passing yards in three of his last four games. He's clearly not 100 percent healthy, so fantasy managers can't count on him as much as they could earlier in the season. The 30-year-old should be viewed as a high-end QB2 with a favorable matchup against the Cardinals defense.
--Andy WebbSource: Jeremy Fowler
November 29, 2025
The Indianapolis Colts defense played well in a Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, holding them to 23 points while notching four sacks and forcing two turnovers. The Colts continue to be one of the more productive fantasy D/STs this year, ranking sixth in the league with 33 sacks and fifth with 11 interceptions. They will look to stay hot at home against the Houston Texans in Week 13. Houston's offense will get a boost as they welcome
C.J. Stroud back after he missed the past three games with a concussion. That being said, Houston's offense hasn't exactly been dominant with Stroud at the helm this season, allowing the 18th-most fantasy points per game to defenses. The Colts settle in as a top-12 fantasy D/ST this weekend despite the return of Stroud.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts kicker
Michael Badgley has shown solid accuracy across six games for his team this season, hitting nine of his 10 field-goal attempts and 17 of 19 extra points. The veteran kicker kept it going in last week's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, hitting both of his field goals and adding two extra points. Badgley will now head home to face off against the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Texans have been excellent against opposing kickers this season, allowing the fewest fantasy points per game to the position thus far. The Colts have provided plenty of scoring opportunities for their kickers this season, but this sets up as one of their toughest matchups yet. Badgley settles in outside of the top-12 fantasy kickers this week, but he can still be started in a pinch.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts tight end
Tyler Warren turned in another solid outing in a Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching five of his seven targets for 45 yards. Warren has been an impressive rookie, catching 55 passes for 662 yards while scoring four all-purpose touchdowns in 11 games. He will look to keep it going in Week 13's home matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans have been tough on tight ends this season, allowing just the 29th-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Warren remains a major piece of the Indy passing attack and should see plenty of work in Week 13, which keeps him in the top-six conversation at tight end despite the difficult matchup.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Alec Pierce turned in a quiet outing in a Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching just one of his two targets for 26 yards. Overall, Pierce has been a solid fantasy producer this season, catching 29 passes for 611 yards and one touchdown in nine games. Pierce will look to stay productive in a Week 13 home matchup against the Houston Texans. The Texans have been tough on opposing wideouts, allowing just the 29th-most fantasy points per game to the position. With a 21.1 yards per catch average, Pierce offers intriguing boom potential in fantasy, which keeps him in the conversation as a WR3 in Week 13 despite the difficult matchup.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Josh Downs has been quiet of late, having caught just three of his eight targets for 13 scoreless yards over his past two games. Downs will look to get back on track at home against the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Texans represent a difficult matchup for Downs as they are allowing just the 29th-most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers this season. Downs has not been a priority target in the Indy passing attack this season, which has cut into his fantasy value. He sets up as a WR5 and is not a safe fantasy option heading into Week 13.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver
Michael Pittman Jr. continued to show a nose for the end zone in a Week 12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching his seventh touchdown in 11 games. He will look to keep it going at home against the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Texans have been a difficult matchup for receivers this season, allowing just the 29th-most fantasy points per game to the position thus far. Pittman has operated as the Colts' No. 1 receiver this season and should continue to see plenty of targets, which keeps him in the low-end WR2 conversation for Week 13 despite the tough matchup.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Indianapolis Colts running back
Jonathan Taylor is coming off a rare slow outing for him as he gained just 58 scoreless yards in a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12. Taylor will look to bounce back at home against the Houston Texans in Week 13. The Texans have been solid against the run this season, allowing just the 22nd-most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs thus far. Taylor has been one of the most dominant fantasy players in the league this season with 17 all-purpose touchdowns in 11 games and should be locked into starting lineups on a weekly basis regardless of his opponent. He sets up as a top-three fantasy running back for Week 13.
--Matt TerelleSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
New England Patriots kicker
Andy Borregales carries spectacular momentum into Monday's Week 13 contest against the New York Giants. The rookie had the best game of his young career last weekend, going 2-for-2 on extra points and 4-for-4 on field goals, including one from beyond 50 yards out. As a result, he was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week and is now the 10th-highest-scoring fantasy kicker in 2025. Borregales' big game wasn't a fluke, and he should carry his momentum into another strong performance on Monday night. The Giants have allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to kickers in 2025, and they most recently let
Jake Bates of the Lions go 4-for-4 on extra points and 2-for-2 on field goals, including one from at least 50 yards. Borregales' kicking skills, favorable matchup, and role in a high-scoring offense make him a very appealing fantasy option for Week 13 against the Giants. He currently ranks as the overall K8 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
The New England Patriots D/ST unit is a borderline fantasy option heading into Monday's Week 13 contest against the New York Giants. New York's offense still has plenty of holes, but the unit is certainly trending up with the return of
Jaxson Dart (concussion) on Monday night. The rookie has played clean football with just three interceptions through nine games, and he's been able to rack up a total of 17 touchdowns on the ground and through the air. While the Giants are hurting with players like
Malik Nabers (knee) and
Cam Skattebo (ankle) done for the year, their offense should still put up a significant fight against New England's solid defense. New England's D/ST has the sixth-most fantasy points among defenses this season, but the Pats have also forced just two turnovers over their last three games. Taking on the Giants won't be easy. New England ranks as the #11 D/ST unit in this week's RotoBaller expert fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
The Los Angeles Rams D/ST continues to be a must-start unit in most fantasy leagues ahead of Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. The Rams' defense ranks #2 in fantasy scoring this year, and now, they'll face a Panthers offense that has allowed the eighth-most fantasy points to opposing D/ST units in 2025. Carolina has 10 interceptions and seven lost fumbles this year, whereas Los Angeles has 12 interceptions and seven fumble recoveries. Los Angeles should have no trouble slowing down the Panthers both on the ground and through the air this weekend. The Rams D/ST ranks #3 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings, and they have the upside to finish Week 13 in the #1 slot.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams kicker
Harrison Mevis finally kicked his first NFL field goal during his third game last Sunday. He remains perfect on kicks this season, and his strong stretch of games prompted the Rams to release fellow kicker
Joshua Karty on Friday. Mevis now has the position group all to himself, and he's surging at the right time. He went 4-for-4 on extra points and 2-for-2 on field goals last week, including one from beyond 50 yards out. He remains a perfect 13-for-13 on extra points and 2-for-2 on field goals since joining the Rams and making his NFL debut. This week, Mevis takes on a Panthers team allowing the 10th-fewest fantasy points to opposing kickers in 2025. Despite this tougher matchup, Mevis is a promising fantasy kicker thanks to how frequently the Rams get into scoring position. He's certainly worth streaming and starting this weekend. After all, he ranks as the overall K6 in RotoBaller's Week 13 fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams tight end
Colby Parkinson has caught a touchdown pass in each of his last three games while cementing himself atop the depth chart. The 26-year-old has been quite productive in the wake of
Tyler Higbee (ankle) landing on injured reserve, and he's firmly on the fantasy radar for his Week 13 matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Over his last three games, Parkinson has 10 catches, 96 yards, and three touchdowns, ranking as the overall TE3 in PPR leagues during that span. While that's admittedly a small sample size and the touchdown streak may not be sustainable, Parkinson is still a solid streamer for this weekend. It certainly helps that the Panthers have allowed the second-most receiving yards and fifth-most fantasy points to opposing tight ends in 2025. The 26-year-old ranks in the TE2 tier, but he can certainly be deployed as a starter this week in leagues with at least 12 teams.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running back
Blake Corum continues to carve out a modest role behind
Kyren Williams. However, the bulk of his volume has been short-yardage runs, leaving him off the fantasy radar in most leagues. Over the last two weeks, Corum has a respectable 15 carries, but he has totaled just 34 rushing yards (2.27 yards per carry). He also has zero touchdowns and just one reception during that span. Williams remains the clear lead-back in Los Angeles, which leaves Corum as a bench-worthy running back in most fantasy leagues. Even against the Panthers, who have allowed the eighth-most rushing yards and seventh-most fantasy points to running backs in 2025, Corum isn't a dependable fantasy option. He ranks as the overall RB49 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Edmonton Oilers defenseman Jake Walman (undisclosed) will sit out a third consecutive game on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. The versatile rearguard sustained an undisclosed injury in a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning last week. Walman is among nine Oilers players with double-digit points for the season. In 17 outings, he has contributed three goals and seven assists. Additionally, Walman averages close to two blocks per game. Ty Emberson has seen regular action during Walman's absence, posting an assist in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Dallas Stars.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Jordan Whittington remains off the fantasy radar in his role behind
Puka Nacua and
Davante Adams. Whittington is nothing more than a fantasy handcuff, and he's not a reliable fantasy option for Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Carolina Panthers. He's coming off a game against the Buccaneers in which he tied his season-high with three receptions, and he added 17 yards on a 61% snap share. Evidently, even when Whittington is having one of his best games of the year, he's still seeing relatively modest target and snap share numbers. Plus, this week, he's facing off against a Panthers defense allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. Whittington can be left on waivers in all leagues. He ranks as the overall WR84 in RotoBaller's fantasy rankings for Week 13.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Davante Adams has emerged as one of the most surefire touchdown threats in the NFL. He has an impressive five-game touchdown streak in the works, and during those five weeks, he has amassed a total of nine touchdowns. On the year, he ranks as the overall WR6 in PPR leagues with 48 catches, 631 yards, and 12 trips to the end zone. Adams was already one of the most talented receivers in the NFL, but he has taken his fantasy stock to the next level with his high-volume role inside one of the league's most prolific passing offenses led by MVP quarterback
Matthew Stafford. Even while sharing volume with
Puka Nacua, Adams has shown that he and the young receiver can co-exist inside this offense. Both are top-six receivers in terms of fantasy scoring this season and show no signs of slowing down. Despite Carolina allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025, Adams ranks as the overall WR6 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver
Puka Nacua continues to rank as a top fantasy option ahead of Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Nacua has back-to-back seven-catch games, racking up 97 yards last weekend. He has gone without a touchdown in two consecutive contests but still ranks as the overall WR12 in PPR leagues during that span. For the full season, he has been the overall WR5. Nacua continues to reward fantasy managers with his high target share, route-running skills, and role in a high-powered passing offense led by MVP candidate quarterback
Matthew Stafford. As long as Nacua and Stafford remain healthy, the former will be a must-start receiver in fantasy football. That remains the case in Week 13, despite Carolina allowing the sixth-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers in 2025. This week, Nacua ranks as the overall WR5 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Jack Roslovic (undisclosed) has been ruled out for two weeks. He will exit the lineup for Saturday's clash against the Seattle Kraken. Roslovic has been Edmonton's third-best goal-scorer this season, lighting the lamp 10 times with 53 shots. Additionally, he has posted eight assists in 23 games. Fortunately for the Oilers, they will have Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) back in the mix on Saturday. Still, Roslovic will be missed, and his absence marks another setback for the team during a frustrating campaign. Matt Savoie will continue to skate on the first line Saturday, looking to record his first career three-game point streak.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams running back
Kyren Williams is coming off a disappointing fantasy performance, but he'll have an opportunity to bounce back during Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Williams had just 12 carries for 46 rushing yards in his last outing against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, struggling to maintain efficiency against a strong run defense while also losing some opportunities to
Blake Corum. While Corum remains a thorn in his side for Week 13, he should improve his yardage and scoring efficiency. After all, the Panthers have allowed the seventh-most fantasy points, eighth-most rushing yards, and eighth-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs in 2025. Williams ranks as the overall RB10 in RotoBaller's fantasy rankings ahead of his matchup against Carolina.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins (undisclosed) will be back in action on Saturday against the Seattle Kraken. He has missed nine games due to an undisclosed injury. Nugent-Hopkins' return will be a welcome boost for the 10-10-5 Oilers. The veteran is averaging a point per game for the season, sitting on five goals and 11 assists in 16 outings. He has practiced on the third line this week and will join Edmonton's first power-play unit. Most of Nugent-Hopkins' points this season have come with the man advantage, as he has tallied two goals and seven assists on the power play. Seattle has the NHL's third-worst penalty-killing percentage, which could help Nugent-Hopkins make a big impact in Saturday's matchup.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 29, 2025
Los Angeles Rams quarterback
Matthew Stafford continues to rank as a strong fantasy QB1 as he carries his MVP candidacy into Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Carolina Panthers. Stafford continues to play at an elite level, amassing 25 touchdowns and zero interceptions over his last eight games. Between his prolific passing skills and the strong supporting cast around him, Stafford has not only cemented himself as a must-start quarterback in fantasy football, but he's also putting together a very strong bid to win MVP. He'll build on both of those campaigns against the Panthers, who have allowed the 11th-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks in 2025, but also the 13th-most passing yards. Stafford, who is a must-start regardless of matchup, ranks as the overall QB6 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy rankings.
--Andersen PickardSource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson entered concussion protocol after getting hurt in Friday's 5-0 loss to the New Jersey Devils. The 25-year-old exited the game in the third period after being bloodied by an elbow from Devils forward Timo Meier. Samuelsson mainly works as a stay-at-home defenseman, but he has reinvented his game in recent weeks, posting three goals and three assists over a seven-game stretch. For the season, Samuelsson has recorded 12 points (five goals, seven assists) in 22 games. He needs only three more points to set his new scoring record. Unfortunately, Samuelsson may have to wait a while to get the job done. Zach Metsa is expected to come into the lineup as Samuelsson's replacement.
--Taavi PailkSource: NHL.com
November 29, 2025
New York Islanders right wing Kyle Palmieri (lower body) was injured during Friday's clash against the Philadelphia Flyers. He got hurt in the second period, exiting a 4-3 shootout loss with one assist. So far, Palmieri has played in all 25 games this season for the Islanders, scoring 18 points (six goals, 12 assists). He is tied with Jonathan Drouin for the most assists on the squad. The Islanders return to work on Sunday against the Washington Capitals and will likely re-insert Maxim Tsyplakov back into the lineup if Palmieri can't play. Tsyplakov shouldn't be considered a fantasy option, as he is having a miserable campaign with only one goal in 15 outings.
--Taavi PailkSource: New York Islanders
November 29, 2025
Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (upper body) will miss 2-3 weeks, the team announced Friday. He sat out a second consecutive game when the Ducks hosted the Los Angeles Kings. Ville Husso made his first start of the season, stopping 23 of 27 shots in a 5-4 shootout victory. Husso is set to share the goaltending duties with Petr Mrazek until Dostal returns. Mrazek is 3-3-0 for the campaign and holds a .881 save percentage with a 3.69 goals-against average. Both backups have struggled for Anaheim, but the team's hot offense may still keep them in the win column in the upcoming games. The Ducks have averaged 3.63 goals per game, ranking second in the league, only behind the Colorado Avalanche (4.00).
--Taavi PailkSource: ESPN
November 29, 2025
Houston Texans tight end
Dalton Schultz has been very busy this season and emerged as a PPR contributor in his team's passing attack. Last week against the Bills, he only had one catch, snapping a streak of 10 straight games with multiple receptions to start the season. He had at least six catches in three straight games before last Thursday's letdown, and he'll look to bounce back in Week 13 as the Texans head to Indianapolis to face the Colts in a divisional matchup. The Colts have been a favorable matchup for tight ends, and Schultz will get
C.J. Stroud back at QB after he missed three weeks with a concussion. Stroud and Schultz have a strong connection, which is enough to make Schultz the No. 13 TE in the RotoBaller Week 13 rankings. He's not quite a "must-start" in this matchup, but he definitely makes a strong option in 12-team leagues or if you need some help at the position due to injury or ineffectiveness of the other options available this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Christian Kirk has started to carve out a role for himself after being sidelined twice earlier in the season with hamstring issues. Kirk snagged his first touchdown of the season in Week 12's big win over Buffalo, and he snagged five of his six targets for 54 yards, his second-best total of the season. Kirk will look to build on that momentum this week in a big AFC South showdown against the Colts, who have been a top-10 matchup for wide receivers this season. Kirk's ceiling also gets a boost from the return of
C.J. Stroud, after missing three games with a concussion. Kirk does have upside, but he has only caught 21 passes for 198 yards in his seven games this season, so he also has a low floor. The veteran slot receiver checks in as the WR77 in RotoBaller's Week 13 rankings, meaning he can be left on the bench or waiver wires in most standard-sized formats this week.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
Houston Texans wide receiver
Jayden Higgins hauled in four catches on his team-leading nine targets in Week 12 against the Bills. The rookie racked up 38 yards and scored his fourth touchdown of the year, while playing the second-most snaps of any receiver for the third straight week. He has at least four catches in five of his last seven games and three touchdowns in his last five games, as he has emerged as the second receiver in the offense while working with
Davis Mills. Mills will be replaced by returning starter
C.J. Stroud this week against the Colts, and Higgins will look to continue his strong second half of his rookie season. He's only the WR42 in RotoBaller's Wek 13 rankings, so he's still not quite a starter in most formats. However, he's been trending up and has a good ceiling in a critical AFC South matchup in Indianapolis thi Sunday.
--Zach ThompsonSource: NFL.com
November 29, 2025
San Francisco 49ers kicker
Matt Gay filled in reasonably well for the injured
Eddy Pineiro (hamstring) in Week 12. In San Francisco's 20-9 win over the Panthers, Gay converted both of his extra point tries and nailed field goals from 29 and 47 yards out. Pineiro is listed as out on the 49ers' final injury report before their Week 13 showdown with the Cleveland Browns, so Gay will stay on as the team's kicker for at least one more week. Unfortunately, he won't be working in favorable conditions. Sunday's forecast calls for 25 to 35 MPH winds, rain, and snow in Cleveland. Gay will have to be at the top of his game to be of service to San Francisco. Fantasy football managers may want to look elsewhere to fill the kicker slot in their starting lineups for Week 13.
--Dan StephensSource: 49ers.com
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