November 28, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings will turn to undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer in Week 13 at Seattle, but fantasy managers should consider him the single biggest risk of the weekend. Already without backup
Carson Wentz (shoulder) following season-ending surgery, the Vikings will once again be without starter
J.J. McCarthy (concussion), who was unable to clear protocol in time to play. The Vikings have a talented group of skill players led by receiver
Justin Jefferson, but the Seahawks' defense has allowed scoring drives on fewer than 31% of opposing possessions, which is the second-best mark in the NFL. Ranked as RotoBaller's No. 32 fantasy quarterback this week, Brosmer is a huge unknown facing unfriendly circumstances, making him a tough start in any format.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Aaron Jones Sr. has been solid when available, but a bad draw in Week 13 against Seattle makes him a risky start in fantasy lineups. Jones has finished between No. 12 and No. 27 among PPR running backs in four straight games, even in the midst of the team's offensive struggles, but this week may bring a new level of unpredictability. Due to injuries, Minnesota will play undrafted rookie quarterback
Max Brosmer, who has never started an NFL game. They will also be without left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle), while standout left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot) is questionable. All of this comes against a Seattle defense that ranks seventh against PPR running backs. Jones gets enough receiving work to be in RB3/flex consideration, but managers can't be faulted for avoiding the Vikings' offense this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
Minnesota Vikings running back
Jordan Mason is far down the list of fantasy options with his offense in rough shape as it prepares to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 13. The Vikings will be down to their third-string quarterback, undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer, who has never made a start in the NFL before. Minnesota will be without left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle), and could also be missing star left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot). Additionally, Seattle ranks fourth against half-PPR running backs. Mason has two catches in four November games and is averaging 6.4 rushing attempts in Minnesota's past five games, diminishing his fantasy value as Minnesota has preferred
Aaron Jones Sr. when both backs have been available. Ranked as RotoBaller's No. 47 running back for Week 13, Mason is a big risk in fantasy lineups this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
Arizona Cardinals running back
Emari Demercado (ankle) has been ruled out for his team's Week 13 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per Darren Urban of azcardinals.com. Week 13 will mark Demercado's second straight missed game due to an ankle injury. With Demercado and
Trey Benson (knee) remaining out in Week 13, the Cardinals' backfield remains wide open.
Bam Knight (knee) has been the team's lead back in recent weeks, but he's listed as questionable to play himself due to a knee injury. If Knight is out or limited,
Michael Carter could take over the lead role in the Arizona backfield.
Jermar Jefferson could also see some work in Arizona after being active for the first time in 2025 in Week 12.
--Will BradySource: azcardinals.com - Darren Urban
November 28, 2025
The circumstances for Minnesota Vikings wide receiver
Justin Jefferson have gone from bad to worse as the Vikings will be down to their third-string quarterback in Week 13 at the Seattle Seahawks. Already without backup
Carson Wentz (shoulder) for the season, starter
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) will miss yet another game, leaving undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer to make his first NFL start. The Vikings also could be without star left tackle Christian Darrisaw (knee, foot) and have ruled out starting left guard Donovan Jackson (ankle). Against a Seattle defense allowing scoring drives at the second-best rate in the league, it's tough sledding even for one of the league's best receivers. Jefferson has performed with poor QB play before, but given the long odds, he should be considered more of a WR2 or high-end flex this week.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
As the Minnesota Vikings' season circles the drain, wide receiver
Jordan Addison's weekly ranking has dipped outside the top 50 for Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks. Ranked as RotoBaller's No. 53 half-PPR receiver for this week, Addison is facing hugely unknown circumstances with the Vikings down to third-string quarterback
Max Brosmer. Starter
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) will miss the game, while backup
Carson Wentz (shoulder) already was out for the year following season-ending surgery. Fantasy managers who have started Addison recently have seen diminishing returns, as he has a total of seven catches in November during the Vikings' offensive struggles. Against a strong Seattle defense, Addison should be considered a risky option in most formats in Week 13.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare to start an undrafted rookie quarterback,
Jalen Nailor is a low-end wide receiver option in Week 13 at Seattle. The Vikings are down to their third-string quarterback,
Max Brosmer, who has never made a start in the NFL. The circumstances have considerably dimmed the prospects for everyone on the Minnesota offense, but especially Nailor, who already was facing an inconsistent target share behind fellow receivers
Justin Jefferson and
Jordan Addison. After a breakout Week 10 game, Nailor had just two combined targets in the next two games, which is nowhere near enough to rely upon in any fantasy format. Now, with even tougher circumstances ahead, Nailor can safely remain on waiver wires in the majority of fantasy formats.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Devin Neal (ankle) will not carry an injury designation into Week 13 and is "good to go" for his team's matchup on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, per Mike Triplett of New Orleans.Football. Neal was a limited practice participant on both Wednesday and Thursday due to the ankle issue, but was able to log a full session on Friday. With veteran Saints back
Alvin Kamara (knee, ankle) officially ruled out for Week 13, Neal could have the chance to lead his team's backfield against Miami. Across seven games played this season, the rookie sixth-rounder has recorded 125 scrimmage yards on 29 touches. Neal did most of his work as a receiver in Week 12 after Kamara was forced to exit the game, hauling in five catches for 43 yards on seven targets. He profiles as a low-end fantasy RB2 in Week 13 against Miami.
--Will BradySource: NewOrleans.Football - Mike Triplett
November 28, 2025
The Minnesota Vikings' season has gone from bad to worse, and tight end
T.J. Hockenson now finds himself in TE3 territory as the club travels to Seattle in Week 13. The Vikings will not only be without starter
J.J. McCarthy (concussion), but backup
Carson Wentz (shoulder) is already out for the season, leaving the team to start undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer against a strong Seattle defense that is allowing scoring drives at the second-lowest rate in the NFL. Hockenson has cracked the top 15 PPR tight ends only once this season, and now he's relying upon a complete unknown under center. Predictably, the Vikings are the biggest underdog of the weekend, so managers rostering Hockenson may want to steer clear of this entire situation, even in formats that start two tight ends.
--Nick PiotrowiczSource: RotoBaller
November 28, 2025
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver
Drake London (knee) has officially been ruled out for his team's Week 13 matchup against the New York Jets, per ESPN's Marc Raimondi. London suffered a PCL injury in Week 11 that will now sideline him for at least two games. His absence creates a major void in Atlanta's passing game, as London has recorded 60 receptions for 810 yards and six touchdowns on 94 targets across the nine games he's been healthy for in 2025. With London sidelined in Week 12 against the New Orleans Saints, tight end Kyle Pitts led the team in targets with five. Wide receiver
Darnell Mooney led the team with 74 receiving yards, and he was one of four Falcons to see exactly three targets from quarterback
Kirk Cousins. Mooney profiles as a low-end fantasy WR3 in Week 13 against New York.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Marc Raimondi
November 28, 2025
New Orleans Saints wide receiver
Chris Olave (back) is officially questionable to play in his team's Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins due to a back injury. Olave was a limited practice participant on Friday due to the injury after being held out of practice completely on Thursday. Across 11 games this season, the 25-year-old has hauled in 69 catches for 734 yards and four touchdowns on 108 targets. If unable to go in Week 13, Saints tight end
Juwan Johnson might be the team's leading target earner against Miami, while wide receivers
Devaughn Vele and
Mason Tipton would likely both see an uptick in playing time. Should Olave be able to play, he's a good bet for double-digit targets and profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in PPR formats.
--Will BradySource: The Times-Picayune - Matthew Paras
November 28, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals kicker
Evan McPherson had a productive night in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Ravens, draining a career-high six of his six attempts. The 26-year-old had a quiet start to begin the 2025 campaign. However, with the Bengals offense clicking, he's been more involved since going 4-for-4 in the meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers on October 16. With
Joe Burrow (toe) back in the equation, the Bengals offense could have an easier time getting up and down the field, especially if the defense plays as well as it did on Thanksgiving. If that happens, McPherson should have no problem remaining one of the best fantasy kickers going. Keep him starting in Week 14 versus the Bills, assuming the weather in Buffalo cooperates.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
November 28, 2025
New Orleans Saints running back
Alvin Kamara (ankle, knee) has been ruled out for his team's Week 13 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, per ESPN's Katherine Terrell. Kamara has been managing an ankle issue for much of the season, and he suffered a knee sprain in Week 12 that is expected to cause him to miss some time. However, he's not a candidate to go on Injured Reserve at this time. With Kamara and running back
Kendre Miller (knee) sidelined, New Orleans will likely turn to rookie sixth-rounder
Devin Neal as its lead back against Miami. Neal has recorded 125 scrimmage yards on 29 touches across seven games played so far this season. The Saints also have former Broncos running back
Audric Estime in their backfield mix, and tight end
Taysom Hill is always a candidate for some short-yardage rushing work. With Kamara out, Neal profiles as a low-end fantasy RB2 in Week 13.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Katherine Terrell
November 28, 2025
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver
Mitchell Tinsley had two catches for 22 yards in Thursday's win over the Baltimore Ravens. With
Tee Higgins (concussion) sidelined for this one, there were extra targets up for grabs from the returning
Joe Burrow (toe). Naturally,
Ja'Marr Chase led the way by receiving 14 targets. However, Tinsley finished behind him with nine. The wideout also had a few chances to find the end zone. All things considered, it appears Tinsley could be in line for continued attention from Burrow in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills if Higgins remains on the shelf. Still, even with the potential for added involvement, Tinsley is hard to trust in any fantasy format.
--Dennis ClausenSource: ESPN
November 28, 2025
Minnesota Vikings quarterback
J.J. McCarthy (concussion) remains in the NFL's concussion protocol and has officially been ruled out for his team's Week 13 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. With McCarthy sidelined, undrafted rookie
Max Brosmer will make his first NFL start against Seattle. McCarthy's latest injury is the latest setback in what's been a disastrous 2025 season for the 22-year-old. He's completed just 54.1% of his pass attempts and thrown 10 interceptions across six starts this season, and Week 13 will mark his sixth missed game due to injury. If Brosmer produces in a tough spot against the Seahawks, there's a chance he could get an extended look as the Minnesota starter. In his senior season at the University of Minnesota in 2024, Brosmer completed 66.5% of his pass attempts for 2,828 yards, 18 touchdowns, and six interceptions across 13 games played.
--Will BradySource: ESPN - Adam Schefter
RADIO
