November 29, 2025
Atlanta Falcons tight end
Kyle Pitts Sr. hauled in just two passes for 25 scoreless yards in Week 12, but despite the limited production, the 25-year-old is now 2-for-2 in leading the team in targets in the two games this season with
Kirk Cousins at the helm. The other commonality in those two contests was that
Drake London (knee) was absent, which will again be the case on Sunday against the Jets. While that is a positive for Pitts' prospects this week, the 6-foot-6 tight end has found the end zone just one time this season. The Jets are middle of the pack in terms of yielding fantasy points to opposing tight ends, but this game has one of the lowest expected totals on the slate (39.5) and with a low chance of scoring, the former first-rounder projects as a volume-dependent low-end TE1.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 29, 2025
Miami Dolphins tight end
Darren Waller (pectoral) is being activated off Injured Reserve and will play in his team's Week 13 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Waller has been sidelined by a pectoral injury since Week 7. Across four games before getting injured, the 33-year-old recorded 10 catches for 117 yards and four touchdowns on 12 targets. Waller was emerging as a favorite end-zone target of Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa, and he played a season-high 69% of Miami's offensive snaps in Week 6, his final full game before getting injured. Entering Week 13, the Saints rank in the bottom ten among all NFL teams in passing touchdowns allowed (20). Waller profiles as a borderline top-12 fantasy tight end in his matchup on Sunday against New Orleans.
--Will BradySource: NFL Network - Tom Pelissero
November 29, 2025
Atlanta Falcons quarterback
Kirk Cousins threw for 199 yards and a pair of touchdowns (one interception, too) last week in his second start of the season and first since Week 8. The veteran was able to put that solid fantasy performance together despite completing just 16 passes (23 attempts). It could be tough sledding in Week 13 in a road matchup against the Jets, a defense that has yielded the tenth-fewest pass yards per game (194.6) on the season and eighth-fewest over the past three weeks (181.3). Not only that, the 37-year-old will be without the team's top receiving option,
Drake London (knee), for the second straight week. Fold in a low implied total of 39.5 for this game (21 for Atlanta) and the fact that the Falcons may lean more heavily on
Bijan Robinson and
Tyler Allgeier, it leaves Cousins as a low-end QB2 in Week 13.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 29, 2025
Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell called star wide receiver
Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle) "day-to-day" with an ankle injury, and said he doesn't know what that means for St. Brown's status in Week 14 and 15, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press. St. Brown was forced to exit in the first quarter from Detroit's Thanksgiving Day loss to the Green Bay Packers after getting rolled up on. The 26-year-old has previously been classified as week-to-week, although it doesn't sound as though there's been much concrete change since his initial injury diagnosis. The Lions will take on the streaking Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 next Thursday night. In addition to St. Brown, Detroit may be without tight end
Brock Wright (neck) and wide receiver
Kalif Raymond (ankle) against Dallas. Lions wideout
Jameson Williams stepped up with a huge performance in Week 13 after St. Brown went down, and depth wide receivers
Isaac TeSlaa and
Tom Kennedy could also be forced into larger roles if St. Brown cannot play in Week 14.
--Will BradySource: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett
November 29, 2025
Through 12 weeks this season, the New Orleans Saints are allowing an average of 24.9 points per game, which ranks 22nd in the NFL. However, the Saints' defense has been better from a yardage perspective. New Orleans ranks seventh in passing yards allowed (2,275) and 18th in rushing yards allowed (1,359). In Week 13, New Orleans will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. Miami is averaging just 20.5 points per game so far this season, which ranks 24th. Dolphins quarterback
Tua Tagovailoa has also been one of the NFL's most turnover-prone QBs, leading the league with 13 interceptions. If the Saints can get some pressure on the quarterback, they could have defensive success in Week 13. However, the New Orleans D/ST has been a mediocre unit for most of the season. The Saints' defense profiles outside the fantasy top 12 at the position and should likely be avoided by fantasy managers in Week 13.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Audric Estime figures to have a larger role in the offense for the upcoming Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Saints are going to be without lead back
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) for at least one game. That means,
Devin Neal will take over as the lead back. However, Estime,
Evan Hull, and
Taysom Hill could see a role as well. Estime was signed to the active roster a few weeks ago, but has been mainly a depth option. The 22-year-old is still young enough to re-establish his value with his new team. Estime won't be worth starting this weekend, but could be someone worth stashing in dynasty formats.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Taysom Hill has seen his role in the offense expanded over the last few games. Last week, Hill saw a season-high 10 rushing attempts in the loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Sadly, Hill didn't have much success as he finished with 17 yards for a lousy 1.7 yards per carry. The expectation is that Hill is going to see a larger role again in Week 13 with
Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) ruled out.
Devin Neal will take over as the lead back, but Hill should see chances as well. It wouldn't be shocking to see Hill having double digit carries again, but his lack of success this season is a concern. Fantasy managers shouldn't trust him as anything more than a touchdown-dependent option for the upcoming matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Darnell Mooney is set to be the team's No. 1 wideout again with
Drake London (knee) having been ruled out for the second consecutive week.
Kirk Cousins only attempted 23 passes in Week 12 and spread the ball around to seven different receivers, so Mooney was limited to just three targets, however, he converted all three for catches and tallied 74 yards with a touchdown. In what is expected to be a low-scoring affair on Sunday, there may not be a lot of passing again, which will dampen the veteran's outlook. The Jets are also middle of the pack against the pass this season in terms of fantasy points allowed and are a bit more generous against the run, so it all leaves the 28-year-old as a mid-range WR3 for Sunday's tilt with New York.
--Jarod RuppSource: ESPN
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Devaughn Vele has seen increased opportunities in the passing game over the last few games. Over the last four games, Vele has seen 15 targets, but has only managed to haul in five receptions. None of the Saints offensive players outside of
Chris Olave (back) and
Juwan Johnson have experienced much success this season. Currently, Olave is questionable for the Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins due to a back injury. His absence from this contest is the only way for Vele to be worth a look as a starting option in Week 13.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson has quietly put together a strong campaign in 2025. Over the last five games, Johnson has finished with 46 receiving yards or more in four of them. During that span, Johnson has also hauled in 23 receptions with two touchdowns. The 29-year-old has been a solid second option in the passing game behind
Chris Olave. Given his consistent success, Johnson figures to remain a focal point in this passing game. He should continue to succeed against a suspect Miami Dolphins defense in Week 13. Fantasy managers should be able to plug in Johnson as a TE1 for this weekend.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (back) is officially listed as questionable ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. Olave was held out of practice completely on Thursday before getting in a limited session on Friday. When healthy, Olave is a must-start in fantasy leagues as the top option on this offense. Through 11 games, Olave has hauled in 69 receptions for 734 yards and four touchdowns this season. The change at quarterback hasn't impacted his fantasy value at all. He should be plugged in as a WR1 for this weekend, assuming he's able to play. Otherwise,
Devaughn Vele,
Mason Tipton, and
Juwan Johnson would see increased volume.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Devin Neal won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game after dealing with an ankle injury throughout the week. It appears the rookie back is ready to go versus the Miami Dolphins. Neal will take over as the lead back with
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) ruled out for this Week 13 contest. Neal carried the ball seven times for 18 yards, while hauling in five receptions for 43 yards during last week's loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The rookie back figures to be the primary option in the backfield with
Audric Estime,
Evan Hull, and
Taysom Hill possibly getting involved as well. Neal should be able to do enough damage to be considered a low-end RB2 for this upcoming matchup.
--Andy WebbSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
The Pittsburgh Steelers logged one sack, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and a defensive touchdown while surrendering 31 points to the Chicago Bears in a Week 12 loss. Though the Steelers produced several splash plays, including a strip-sack by T.J. Watt that Nick Herbig recovered in Chicago's end zone, the unit struggled to keep the Bears from scoring. They'll look to rebound at home against the Buffalo Bills in Week 13. Pittsburgh will get linebacker Alex Highsmith (pectoral) back after a two-game absence, but will be without rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (knee). While the Bills' offense has been inconsistent, it has also shown a high ceiling, having scored over 40 points three times this season. That said, it's difficult to have faith in the Steelers DST this week. Fantasy managers should look for alternative options unless they're in need of a big-play-dependent option with upside.
--Jorden HillSource: Pro Football Reference
November 29, 2025
Across three games since taking over as his team's starter in Week 9, New Orleans Saints quarterback
Tyler Shough has completed 68.1% of his pass attempts for 701 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. On paper, Shough has a favorable matchup in Week 13 against the Miami Dolphins. Through 12 weeks, Miami ranks 27th in the NFL in yards per pass attempt allowed (7.6). However, Miami has been better in recent weeks, allowing just 173 passing yards to the Buffalo Bills and 142 passing yards to the Washington Commanders in their last two games played. Additionally, the Saints will be without top running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle) and could be without top wide receiver
Chris Olave (back), who is questionable to play with a back injury. The potential lack of reliable pass-catchers could be a major issue for Shough. Even in two-quarterback formats, Shough could be a player for fantasy managers to avoid in Week 13.
--Will BradySource: RotoBaller
November 29, 2025
Pittsburgh Steelers kicker
Chris Boswell was quiet in last week's loss to the Chicago Bears, but he should bounce back in Week 13 against the Buffalo Bills. Although the Bills haven't given up a ton of fantasy production to kickers, their defense has been subpar overall, allowing nearly 23 points per game. With this contest taking place in Pittsburgh, Boswell's outlook only improves. The 34-year-old has scored at least nine fantasy points in all five of his matchups at Acrisure Stadium this season and is averaging more than five additional fantasy points per game at home than on the road. The inconsistent play of the Steelers' offense caps his reliability a bit, but not enough to remove him from starting consideration. Boswell profiles as a top-10 option on Sunday.
--Jorden HillSource: RotoBaller
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