We’ve officially made it to Week 13, and for the first time in weeks… NO BYES! Every healthy player is on the board, and we finally get a full player pool to work with.
Another player to consider is Keenan Allen, who has been underperforming over the last month. He could be in line for a nice bounce-back performance coming fresh off a bye week against the Raiders. Allen has scored 10 or more fantasy points in each of his last six matchups against Las Vegas, and this sets up as another favorable spot. The Chargers’ run game has struggled recently, so they may need to lean more on the passing attack with short, quick throws. When the Chargers’ offense was at its best earlier in the season, Allen was a major reason why, and they could return to that formula in Week 13. –Steve Pintado
There are some receivers you may want to avoid in Week 13, starting with Michael Pittman Jr. The Colts receiver has been a steady FLEX option this year, but he draws a difficult matchup against the Texans. Houston allows the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to opposing receivers and has given up only six receiving touchdowns all season, the second-fewest in the league. In Pittman Jr.’s last four games against Houston, he has failed to reach 60 yards in each matchup. He’s also struggled over his last two games as the Colts offense hasn’t shown the same spark it had earlier in the season. He should be someone you fade in Week 13. –Steve Pintado
Updates…
Brian Thomas Jr., Terry McLaurin, and possibly Marvin Harrison Jr. are set to return in Week 13. Thomas Jr. should immediately slide back into the WR1 role for the Jaguars’ offense. While this matchup leans toward a run-heavy game script, Thomas Jr. still profiles as a solid FLEX play due to the target share he’s likely to command. His return pushes Parker Washington and Jakobi Meyers into borderline FLEX territory with reduced upside. I also don’t expect the Jaguars to throw the ball 30+ times, which further limits their secondary pass catchers.
The last time we saw Terry McLaurin return from an injury, he was able to find the end zone. However, I’d be much more hesitant this time around. Washington faces the Broncos, and Marcus Mariota will be under center, which limits both passing volume and efficiency. McLaurin falls into the borderline FLEX range and should only be considered a desperate play in Week 13.
If Marvin Harrison Jr. returns, there’s a strong chance that both Harrison Jr. and Michael Wilson operate as solid WR3 options against a Buccaneers secondary that has struggled in recent weeks against top receiving groups. With Jacoby Brissett throwing nearly 50 times per game, there should be enough volume for both receivers to hold WR3/FLEX value, even with Trey McBride commanding his usual share. Harrison’s return would push Greg Dortch outside of the starting FLEX range for Week 13.