Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. is a risky play in Week 13 against the Houston Texans. Since returning from injury, he has done almost next to nothing, even with fellow back Tank Bigsby banged up. In half-PPR leagues, Etienne Jr. hasn't reached double digits since Week 3, and has failed to surpass five points in each of his last four outings. He has been one of, if not the biggest fantasy disappointments this season. With Trevor Lawrence returning from injury, things could be a little better for the Jaguars offense both in the pass game and the run game, but for now he is tough to trust in fantasy lineups, especially for teams pushing for the fantasy playoffs. Etienne Jr. is at best a risky flex play in Week 13.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jahan Dots could earn some fantasy relevance if DeVonta Smith (hamstring), who is listed as questionable, fails to play against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. Dotson has a modest 10 catches for 110 yards through 11 games this season, but he played a respectable 68 percent of the snaps with Smith sidelined last week. He could be in line for a similar role if Smith spends Week 13 on the sideline. Also working in Dotson's favor is a matchup against the Ravens, who have allowed the second-most catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, as well as the single-most fantasy points. Fantasy managers should view Dotson as a potential WR4 play if Smith is inactive on Sunday.

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Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers may not have found the end zone in Week 12, but his priority in the offense allowed him to be the leader in targets and yards. Flowers averages 7.3 targets per game this season, equating to a 24.9% target share and 65.8 yards per contest. Based on alignment, Flowers' matchup would have been Darius Slay (concussion), but if the Eagles don't shift Quinyon Mitchell over, it would be Isaiah Rodgers. That means Flowers would likely see a heavy dose of targets, leaving his floor at a WR2 this week.

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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. could get a big boost against the Houston Texans with the potential return of Trevor Lawrence in Week 13. Lawrence is currently questionable with a right shoulder injury, but if he does return, BTJ fantasy managers should be excited that the rookie receiver will have a QB who can throw the ball down the field again. The Texans serve as a good matchup for passing offenses, meaning BTJ could be in for some big plays, as he has shown capable of throughout his rookie campaign. While he has been an afterthought with Mac Jones under center, BTJ should return to former glory as a WR2 with WR1 potential. Fantasy managers in need of upside to reach the playoffs can have faith once again in BTJ in Week 13.

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Philadelphia Eagles tight end Dallas Goedert remains an appealing option in fantasy football, especially given his potential to command additional targets and volume during Sunday's Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Goedert has 10 targets over his last two games, and while his reception and yardage totals have been down, that could change this Sunday against Baltimore. The Ravens have already allowed the fifth-most catches and third-most receiving yards to opposing tight ends, pointing to numerous opportunities for Goedert to get involved through the air this weekend. Furthermore, there's an outside chance the Eagles could be without DeVonta Smith (hamstring). If so, there would be even more targets available for Goedert, who finds himself in the low-end TE1 range for fantasy purposes.

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Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry was finally overtaken as the league's top runner last week when Saquon Barkley put together a historic performance. Henry now sits at the RB2 in half-PPR formats and is 37 yards behind Barkley. Both defenses have been very good against the run, but the Philadelphia Eagles have given up the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing backfields. The Ravens have been a force when Henry gets 20+ carries, but the game script could be different if the Eagles' offense gets an early lead. The King still comes in as an RB1 either way.

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown is continuing to trend upward ahead of Sunday's Week 13 game against the Baltimore Ravens. The stars appear to be aligning for a big fantasy showing from Brown, who totaled six catches, 109 yards, one touchdown, and 22.9 fantasy points (PPR) last Sunday night. This week, he faces the Baltimore Ravens, who have allowed the second-most catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, as well as the single-most fantasy points. Furthermore, Brown could have less competition for opportunities if teammate DeVonta Smith (hamstring) is sidelined. Of course, even if Smith does play, Brown's track record and juicy matchup vault him to the high-end WR1 range on Sunday afternoon. Managers should start him with confidence in all leagues.

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Philadelphia 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.

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Baltimore 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.

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is coming off one of the greatest single-game performances in NFL history, and he'll now look to ride this surge into Sunday's Week 13 contest against the Baltimore Ravens. Barkley, who ranks as the overall RB1 in fantasy football this season, solidified himself near the top of the MVP conversation with 255 rushing yards, 47 receiving yards, and two touchdowns against the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday night. This week, he gets a tougher matchup in the Ravens, who have allowed the third-fewest rushing yards and ninth-fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2024. The Ravens are certainly a tougher opponent than the Rams, but Barkley has proven that he is matchup-proof and should be deployed as an elite high-end RB1 option in Week 13.

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Los 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.

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James Conner's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 14 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 13, 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.

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Arizona 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 14. 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-3 tight end overall. McBride should remain in lineups for Week 14.

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The 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.

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New 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.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Foster Moreau 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 as 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.

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New 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.

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New 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.

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New 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.

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New Orleans Saints tight end Taysom Hill went off in Week 11, taking seven carries for a career-high 138 rushing yards and three touchdowns, catching eight passes for 50 receiving yards, and completing an 18-yard pass. Hill also logged a 42-yard kick return in the win over the Browns. While it would be unreasonable to expect a repeat performance, fantasy managers can look forward to Hill being a more regular part of the Saints' offense going forward. Over the last four games, Hill has drawn 5.3 targets and five rushing attempts per game. Those numbers were buoyed by his massive Week 11 when he saw season-highs in targets and carries. Earlier this week, interim head coach Darren Rizzi said of Hill "I think sprinkling him a little bit everywhere is when we're at our best." Up next, the Saints take on the Los Angeles Rams, who have given up the ninth-most fantasy points per game to tight ends this year and are allowing 4.59 yards per carry. Hill may not pop off like his last game but he is in line for another week in the top 12.

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