Need help with filling out your fantasy football lineups for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season? It’s an important part of the year ahead of the fantasy playoffs, making every decision crucial. Vinnie Iyer is back with another edition of the Decider, blending positional rankings with start ‘em, sit ‘em advice. Let’s dive into the best and worst plays for this week based on matchups, usage, and other factors, along with some solid price values to target in DFS.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em: Quarterbacks
Regular Starts
- Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles (at BAL)
- Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills (vs. SF)
- Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens (vs. PHI)
- Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers (at ATL)
- Jayden Daniels, Washington Commanders (vs. TEN)
- Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs (vs. LV)
- Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR)
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. PIT)
Stronger Starts
9. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons (vs. LAC): Expect him to be busy throwing against a strong run defense while Herbert lights it up.
10. Bo Nix, Denver Broncos (vs. CLE): Nix has been crushing it at home, and the Browns will oblige on Monday night.
11. C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (at JAX): Stroud has the perfect matchup to get back on track in a big way.
12. Russell Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN): He’ll likely be working off play-action to keep pace with Burrow.
13. Jared Goff, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI): Goff needs the run game to click, but he’ll be motivated to avenge last year’s Thanksgiving loss.
14. Anthony Richardson, Colts (at NE): Richardson should thrive passing downfield and running against the Patriots.
15. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU): If he returns from the bye, he can rebound against a weak pass defense.
16. Drake Maye, New England Patriots (vs. IND): Expect him to see plenty of opportunities at home against the Colts’ defense.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit ‘Em: Quarterbacks
Weaker Starts
17. Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (vs. MIA): The Packers will likely lean on the run and defense on Thursday.
18. Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals (at MIN): He’s been inconsistent, especially on the road against tougher defenses.
19. Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins (at GB): He’s been tearing apart bad teams lately, but the Packers aren’t one of them.
20. Sam Darnold, Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI): Darnold may find himself in a defensive battle at home.
21. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams (at NO): Expect the running game and defense to be more effective on the road.
22. Geno Smith, Seattle Seahawks (at NYJ): It’s a revenge game, but he’ll need help from his running game and defense.
23. Caleb Williams, Chicago Bears (at DET): Don’t chase points from a home game against the Vikings; the Lions’ defense is improving.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em: Running Backs
Regular Starts
- Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia Eagles (at BAL)
- Joe Mixon, Houston Texans (at JAX)
- Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers (vs. MIA)
- De’Von Achane, Miami Dolphins (at GB)
- Jahmyr Gibbs, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI)
- Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams (at NO)
- Derrick Henry, Baltimore Ravens (vs. PHI)
- Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers (at BUF)
- Kenneth Walker III, Seattle Seahawks (at NYJ)
- Breece Hall, New York Jets (vs. SEA)
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (at NE)
- Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints (vs. LAR)
- David Montgomery, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI)
- Chase Brown, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. PIT)
- Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons (vs. LAC)
- James Cook, Buffalo Bills (vs. SF)
- Aaron Jones, Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI)
- Tony Pollard, Tennessee Titans (at WAS)
- Tyrone Tracy Jr., New York Giants (at DAL)
- Chuba Hubbard, Carolina Panthers (vs. TB)
- Kareem Hunt, Kansas City Chiefs (at CAR)
- D’Andre Swift, Chicago Bears (at DET)
- James Conner, Arizona Cardinals (at MIN)
Stronger Starts
24. Bucky Irving, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR): Expect him to shine on the road as a rising rookie.
25. Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots (vs. IND): He should bounce back with more volume in a favorable game script.
26. Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR): He should be deployed alongside Irving as their dynamic duo.
27. Jaylen Warren, Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN): Warren should find room to run often on the outside.
28. Nick Chubb, Cleveland Browns (at DEN): Chubb should stay hot with a heavy workload to ease the passing game.
29. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN): He’s in line for a solid workload with a good chance for a short TD.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit ‘Em: Running Backs
Weaker Starts
30. J.K. Dobbins, Los Angeles Chargers (if he plays, at ATL): This matchup is tough, and his knee is a concern on a short week.
31. Brian Robinson Jr., Washington Commanders (vs. TEN): The Titans just shut down Mixon, making Robinson hard to trust.
32. Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs (vs. LV): His post-injury touches are uncertain with Hunt performing well.
33. Travis Etienne Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU): It’s risky against this run defense without knowing his workload.
34. Ameer Abdullah, Las Vegas Raiders (at KC): Avoid whoever is the healthiest Raiders back in this tough matchup.
35. Javonte Williams, Denver Broncos (vs. CLE): He might go off this week, but it’s a gamble.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em: Wide Receivers
Regular Starts
- Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. PIT)
- Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI)
- A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Eagles (at BAL)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI)
- Nico Collins, Houston Texans (at JAX)
- Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos (vs. CLE)
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams (at NO)
- Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams (at NO)
- CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (vs. NYG)
- Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders (vs. TEN)
- Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR)
- DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles (if he returns, at BAL)
- George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN)
- Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins (at GB)
- Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU)
- Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers (vs. MIA)
- Drake London, Atlanta Falcons (vs. LAC)
- Marvin Harrison Jr, Arizona Cardinals (at MIN)
- Garrett Wilson, New York Jets (vs. SEA)
- D.J. Moore, Chicago Bears (at DET)
- Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals (vs. PIT)
- Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers (at ATL)
- Jauan Jennings, San Francisco 49ers (at BUF)
- Malik Nabers, New York Giants (at DAL)
- Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans (at WAS)
- DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks (at NYJ)
- Michael Pittman Jr., Indianapolis Colts (at NE)
- Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens (vs. PHI)
- Jaxson Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks (vs. ARI)
- Davante Adams, New York Jets (vs. SEA)
- Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons (if he plays, vs. LAC)
Stronger Starts
32. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints (vs. LAR): He should stretch the field as their default No. 1 wide receiver.
33. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Tennessee Titans (at WAS): He consistently makes big plays and scores for Will Levis.
34. Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers (at ATL): Johnston should get involved as he and McConkey can exploit the Falcons’ cornerbacks.
35. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills (vs. SF): Shakir can do damage in the slot.
36. Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI): He’s hot for Darnold, and the USC-USC connection continues.
37. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs (vs. LV): He should find the end zone on Black Friday.
38. Amari Cooper, Buffalo Bills (vs. SF): He should return and perform well outside.
39. Tank Dell, Houston Texans (at JAX): He should shine as the passing game bounces back.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit ‘Em: Wide Receivers
Weaker Starts
40. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI): The big outside play won’t be happening this week.
41. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers (at BUF): He’s hard to trust, especially with a shaky QB situation.
42. Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns (at DEN): This applies to all their wide receivers against Pat Surtain and the Broncos.
43. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins (at GB): Don’t chase the randomness of last week.
44. Keenan Allen, Chicago Bears (at DET): Not a good matchup for him against this defense.
45. Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears (at DET): Only Moore is playable here.
46. Jakobi Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders (at KC): Similar situation to Waddle.
47. DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots (vs. IND): It’s tougher for him inside than for the tight ends.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em: Tight Ends
Must Starts
- Brock Bowers, Las Vegas Raiders (at KC)
- Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR)
- George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (at BUF)
- Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs (vs. LV)
- Trey McBride, Arizona Cardinals (at MIN)
- Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints (vs. LAR)
- T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI)
- David Njoku, Cleveland Browns (at DEN)
- Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Falcons (vs. LAC)
- Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. HOU)
Stronger Starts
11. Jonnu Smith, Miami Dolphins (at GB): He’s been consistent and is key in the adjusted passing game.
12. Hunter Henry, New England Patriots (vs. IND): He has a solid floor in this matchup.
13. Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN): He’s becoming more involved, especially in a great matchup.
14. Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles (at BAL): Expect several plays in what should be an offensive explosion.
15. Will Dissly, Los Angeles Chargers (at ATL): He can excel with Herbert in a high-scoring game.
16. Luke Schoonmaker, Dallas Cowboys (vs. NYG): He’s a key part of the offense with good chemistry with Rush.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit ‘Em: Tight Ends
Weaker Starts
17. Mark Andrews, Baltimore Ravens (at PHI): He may be quieted by the Eagles’ inside coverage.
18. Tucker Kraft, Green Bay Packers (vs. MIA): He scored last week, but not much else happened.
19. Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions (vs. CHI): He’s not getting the looks he did last season.
20. Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo Bills (if he plays, vs. SF): Fred Warner is a tough matchup.
21. Cole Kmet, Chicago Bears (at DET): The Lions are tough on tight ends.
22. Zach Ertz, Washington Commanders (vs. TEN): The Titans are tough against receivers like him.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Start ‘Em: Defense/Special Teams
Stronger Starts
- Denver Broncos (vs. CLE)
- Kansas City Chiefs (vs. LV)
- Detroit Lions (vs. CHI)
- Minnesota Vikings (vs. ARI)
- Washington Commanders (vs. TEN)
- Houston Texans (at JAX)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (at CIN)
- Green Bay Packers (vs. MIA)
9. Los Angeles Rams (at NO): They should make more plays on the road.
10. Dallas Cowboys (vs. NYG): They get Tommy DeVito at home on a short week.
11. New York Giants (at DAL): Their defense is well-suited to handle Cooper Rush.
12. Buffalo Bills (vs. SF): The 49ers face a tough road night game.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at CAR): The Panthers will likely make mistakes.
14. Seattle Seahawks (at NYJ): They can capitalize on some Jets dysfunction.
DFS Pick
Los Angeles Rams (at NO), $2,700 on DraftKings, $4,500 on FanDuel: Many will shy away after the Eagles game, but the Saints on the road present a different challenge.
Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit ‘Em: Defenses
Weaker Starts
15. Los Angeles Chargers (at ATL): This game should be high-scoring, making them a risky play.
16. Arizona Cardinals (at MIN): They struggle defensively on the road.
17. Cleveland Browns (at DEN): Not with the way Nix and the Broncos’ offense are performing.
18. Miami Dolphins (at GB): They can be run over, despite Love’s turnover potential.
19. Philadelphia Eagles (at BAL): Look for a better pivot this week against Lamar.
20. New York Jets (vs. SEA): They aren’t reliable against stronger offenses.
Get ready for an exciting Week 13! Make those lineup decisions count as the fantasy playoffs loom.
