Washington Commanders running back Austin Ekeler (concussion) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Saturday. The veteran has played relatively well this season, amassing 355 yards and four touchdowns off 74 carries, adding 33 catches for 346 yards. While he hasn't been as productive as when he was with the Chargers, his absence is an issue for the Commanders, especially with Brian Robinson Jr. banged up throughout the 2024-25 campaign. Without Ekeler, Robinson should see more involvement in the offense on Sunday versus the Titans and beyond. Jeremy McNichols will also have a chance to get more involved, although his presence on fantasy rosters should be only for insurance purposes, at least until he proves he has fantasy value.

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III has only 20 catches for 354 yards and three touchdowns this season. However, two of those scores have come in the last four games. George Pickens and Pat Freiermuth are still the top receiving options in Pittsburgh. Yet, Austin has some value in the deepest of fantasy leagues against a horrendous Bengals defense on Sunday. Of course, he's a very risky fantasy option, and his success from a production standpoint is contingent on whether he finds the end zone.

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Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins (knee) was placed on the Injured Reserve list on Saturday. The 25-year-old has played well in his first season in Los Angeles, totaling 766 yards and eight touchdowns off 158 carries, adding 28 catches for 134 yards. Even better, he had stayed healthy, which was different from his time with the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, Dobbins finds himself back in familiar territory and will get put back on the shelf because of an MCL sprain. Without him, Gus Edwards, who had a touchdown on Monday night against the Ravens, his former team, is at least a flex option for Sunday's matchup with the Falcons, especially since Hassan Haskins may not get much work.

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Tennessee Titans running back Julius Chestnut has been sparingly involved throughout the 2024-25 campaign. With Tyjae Spears (concussion) sidelined for the Week 12 win over the Houston Texans, Chestnut had a chance to get more involved. However, that didn't happen, with the 24-year-old amassing only one carry for three yards and adding one catch for two yards. Spears is still listed as questionable for the Week 13 encounter with the Washington Commanders, although he's moving in the right direction. But even if Spears doesn't suit up, Chestnut shouldn't be anywhere near a starting fantasy lineup.

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Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyler Boyd should be viewed as a desperation flex option in deeper 3WR formats in Week 13 when he faces the Washington Commanders. Last weekend, the veteran wideout enjoyed his best game of the season, catching all six of his targets for a season-high 55 yards. However, during Weeks 6 through 11, Boyd averaged a mere 4.1 PPR points and saw just 2.8 targets per game during this stretch. With Calvin Ridley and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine operating as the No.1 and 2 receivers, Boyd will have trouble finding consistent targets. However, given his impressive showing last weekend, fantasy managers in 14+ team 3WR formats could consider using Boyd as a desperation flex option facing the Commanders, who have allowed the 16th-most PPR points this season to opposing wideouts.

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Tennessee Titans tight end Chig Okonkwo should be viewed as a risky TE2 heading into a Week 13 matchup against the Washington Commanders. Despite operating as the clear No.1 tight end in Tennessee this season, Okonkwo has struggled to produce consistent fantasy results. Last weekend, he caught his lone target for an impressive 70 yards. However, before this game, he only tallied at least 50 receiving yards on one other occasion this season. Since Week 7, the 25-year-old has seen an average of just 3.2 targets per game, making him a risky fantasy asset. Facing the Washington Commanders who have allowed the 11th-fewest PPR points to opposing tight ends this season, Okonkwo should be viewed as a low-end TE2 with risk.

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Los Angeles Rams tight end Davis Allen should not be started in any formats this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. Since Week 9, Allen has surpassed the former No.1 tight end, Colby Parkinson, on the depth chart. However, while Allen has begun to see the majority of snap opportunities, he has not been able to produce consistently from a fantasy perspective. During this span, Allen caught just six passes and averaged a mere 2.5 PPR points per game. In addition, Allen has not caught a pass in each of his past two games and only saw one target during this span. With Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp, Demarcus Robinson, and Kyren Williams seeing most of the opportunities, Allen may only see a handful of targets each week. Facing a New Orleans defense that has allowed the 15th-fewest PPR points to opposing tight ends, Allen should not be started in any formats.

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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson remains a risky flex option for three-WR formats heading into a Week 13 tilt against the New Orleans Saints. After catching just three passes during Weeks 10 and 11, Robinson enjoyed a nice bounce-back against the Philadelphia Eagles last weekend when he scored 9.5 PPR points. Even with Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp dominating targets, Robinson has found opportunities to succeed, as he has averaged a solid 12.3 PPR points in each game since Week 8. However, he has fallen under double-digit PPR points on three occasions during this span. Facing a weak New Orleans secondary that has allowed the sixth-most PPR points to opposing wideouts this season, Robinson could have a path to a solid fantasy output, even while operating as the No. 3 option on the team. Given his spot on the depth chart, fantasy managers should view him as a risky flex play in deeper three-WR formats.

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Los Angeles Rams rookie running back Blake Corum remains a top stash candidate but should not be in any starting lineups this weekend when he faces the New Orleans Saints. While Corum has continued to be deployed as the No.2 running back in Los Angeles, Kyren Williams has dominated most of the work, leaving only a handful of carries for Corum each week. Over his past four contests, the Michigan product has averaged just 2.3 attempts per game while tallying 3.7 yards per carry. In addition, he has only logged double-digit snaps once during this stretch. While fantasy managers should continue to stash Corum on their bench as he could be a lottery ticket league winner if Williams were to miss time, he is unplayable in all formats, given his minimal role in the Los Angeles offense.

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Detroit Lions rookie defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo (knee) will miss the remainder of the season, according to Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News. The LSU product sustained the knee injury during their victory on Thanksgiving over the Chicago Bears. Mingo operated as a rotational piece on the Detroit defensive line and tallied nine total tackles (one solo) with eight assists in his rookie campaign. The sixth-round pick is set to undergo season-ending surgery and will set his sights on returning in 2025. As a result, fantasy managers in IDP formats should expect Alim McNeill, Levi Onwuzurike, and DJ Reader to see most of the snaps down the stretch.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Adonai Mitchell has caught just one pass in four of the last five games. In the other contest, the 22-year-old caught six passes for 71 yards and it came in a game in which Michael Pittman Jr. was absent. Pittman is playing Sunday, however, Josh Downs (shoulder) will be absent which should give Mitchell an opportunity to shine again. The 2024 second-round pick can get chunk plays with his speed and has even been used sporadically as a rusher (three carries for 16 yards). Jonathan Taylor hasn't been featured much in the passing game, nor have the tight ends, so most targets should gravitate to the wide receivers. Anthony Richardson will have to remedy his accuracy issues though in order for those targets to translate to receptions, and in a game with a low expected total that could be subject to unfavorable weather conditions, Mitchell only projects as a WR5 this week.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has spent plenty of time on the shelf throughout the year because of various injuries. However, the 25-year-old has also had some potent fantasy outings. He's coming off his best showing of the 2024-25 campaign, catching nine of his 13 targets for 148 yards and a touchdown in the Sunday Night Football loss to the Chargers ahead of the team's Week 12 bye. Although the Bengals' offense will be challenged by an efficient Steelers' defense, there's no way fantasy managers can justify keeping Higgins out of the lineup in Week 13.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton looked good during the preseason. However, he hasn't done much to benefit fantasy managers during the 2024-25 campaign. The rookie has just one catch in each of his previous three contests leading up to the Bengals' Week 12 bye. Yet, he's starting to earn the trust of Joe Burrow, considering he has 12 targets during that span. Granted, Burton has a long way to go before earning a place in fantasy lineups. But it appears he's moving in the right direction, although fantasy managers should still keep him on the bench for Sunday's meeting with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown has had a Pro Bowl-caliber season. He routinely ceded touches to Zack Moss in the beginning of the year. However, with Moss on the shelf for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign, Brown is now the undisputed top option out of the backfield. With seven touchdowns in Cincinnati's 11 games this season, the 24-year-old needs to be in all fantasy lineups despite a challenging matchup with a potent Steelers' defense on tap.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Mike Gesicki has played better than most anticipated this season. He's had some efficient fantasy outings. However, the veteran hasn't been consistent by any means and was most recently held without a catch in the Bengals' Week 11 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. While it's possible he has at least one more productive performance left in the tank before the end of the season, he's hard to trust in the AFC North showdown with the Steelers, considering Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase should remain the preferred receiving options for Joe Burrow.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas began the season by amassing three scores in the first three weeks. As a result, some fantasy managers assumed this would be his breakout year. Unfortunately, the 25-year-old hasn't been a factor since the Bengals' Monday night loss to the Commanders in late September, catching only 10 passes in his previous eight appearances. Granted, he may have another score or two up his sleeve before the end of the 2024-25 campaign. But it will be difficult for Iosivas to get involved with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the field along with the increased involvement of Jermaine Burton. Keep him out of the starting lineup for Sunday's AFC North showdown versus the Steelers.

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson should be considered a boom-or-bust WR4/flex in fantasy leagues heading into a Week 13 tilt on Sunday on the road against the Minnesota Vikings. Most fantasy managers won't be giving Wilson the time of day after a two-catch, 54-yard performance in the Week 12 loss to the division-rival Seattle Seahawks. The 24-year-old also has only two scores on the season and has gone over five receptions just once in 11 games. Wilson has exceeded 50 receiving yards in a game only three times. He's tied for 78th among all receivers with 6.4 half-PPR points per game. Facing the Vikings on the road is no picnic, but Minnesota's defense has allowed the second-most half-PPR points per game to the position, including 13 TDs allowed, so if Wilson is going to have a big game out of nowhere, this could be the week.

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Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will look to keep his team's postseason hopes alive by earning a win against Pittsburgh in Week 13. Burrow has arguably been the best quarterback in the NFL during the 2024-25 campaign and is currently tied with Lamar Jackson for a league-leading 27 touchdown throws. Without question, the former LSU Tiger isn't the problem for Cincinnati's underwhelming record. Instead, the Bengals' defense has struggled. While Burrow has been more productive versus other teams over the years, he's a must-start for Sunday's meeting with a formidable Steelers' defense.

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Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay has recorded at least two field goals in nine straight games, going 20-for-22 during that time with both misses coming from 50-plus yards out. The 30-year-old is 20-for-20 on extra points as well. Despite his recent stretch of success, Indy will take on the Patriots on the road this week where it will be cold and somewhat windy. Combine that with the ineffectiveness of the Colt offense and a contest that has a low expected total, Gay makes for a dicey fantasy play on Sunday.

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase is the best fantasy wideout this season, currently leading the league in yards (1,056) and touchdowns (12). With five trips to the end zone in the Bengals' previous two games leading up to their Week 12 bye, the former LSU Tiger will do all he can to help keep Cincinnati's slim playoff hopes alive against Pittsburgh in Week 13. Without question, the Steelers' defense is one of the best units in the National Football League. However, that shouldn't be enough to scare fantasy managers, so Chase remains a must-start in all fantasy formats on Sunday, although most are already aware. On the other hand, the rough matchup on the horizon may make it difficult for the 24-year-old to be productive enough to justify his hefty DFS rostering cost.

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