Fantasy Football Week 13 Sleepers
The last week of the fantasy football regular season is here. All the offseason grinding, draft-day research, and waiver-wire hustle are about to pay off. This is not the time to burn out or fade out. You must continue to fight. Push on till the day is over and you will come out on top. The time for victory is now.
Let’s win Week 13.
Running Backs
Devontae Booker (Las Vegas Raiders) – Josh Jacobs is officially ruled out for Sunday’s contest against the New York Jets. Devontae Booker is set for increased touches in a matchup that should be favorable for the Raiders. Booker is capable of handling a larger workload and should have a ton of opportunities this Sunday, especially if the Raiders look to control the game through the ground. Without Jacobs, perhaps Derek Carr leans on his pass-catchers like Darren Waller and Hunter Renfrow, but Las Vegas has showcased their ability to influence the game through their rushing attack. Booker is a low-end RB2 this weekend with upside in a game that should favor the Raiders.
Benny Snell (Pittsburgh Steelers) – While it is unclear if James Conner will be cleared off COVID reserved list, if he does miss the game, Snell will step up once again to handle the lead back duties. In his two games in that role, he has showcased his ability to pound the ball and fight between the tackles, while also proving to be reliable as a pass-catcher in short-yardage situations, ranking sixth in Fantasy Points Per Target. Anthony McFarland will get sprinkled into the mix as well, by Snell possesses the most upside, however, tinker expectations against a tough Washington defense.
Wide Receivers
Keke Coutee (Houston Texan) – Keke Coutee has been inefficient during his short NFL career. However, Coutee appears to be the next man up for the Texans’ receiving core. Following Will Fuller’s suspension, there is a gigantic hole that needs to be filled for the Texans. Coutee shouldn’t be trusted in starting lineups in Week 13, but without Fuller, Coutee deserves to be considered for a roster spot. Stay ahead of the curve in case there is a potential breakout performance, but he does not warrant you spending the rest of your FAAB on Coutee.
Collin Johnson (Jacksonville Jaguars) – The fifth-round rookie out of Texas, Collin Johnson is coming off the best game of his short career last week where he nearly went for the century mark on four targets. He also scored his second career touchdown in the contest. Although Johnson’s time as a fantasy starter is not here just yet, he deserves attention following his breakout performance from last week. With D.J. Chark banged up and questionable to suit up this week, Johnson should be on more fantasy manager’s radars. Standing at 6’6, Johnson should be a reliable, big-target option for Mike Glennon, or whoever will helm the offense behind center, for the remainder of the season.
Tight Ends
Jordan Akins (Houston Texans) – Will Fuller’s suspension has vacated a large target share for the Texans’ offense. Although Brandin Cooks appears to benefit the most from the suspension, Jordan Akins could align himself for additional targets and an uptick in fantasy production. Despite missing a chunk of games due to injury, Akins has been efficient while on the field. Through the first 12 weeks of the season, the big target Akins has displayed his ability to get open and make plays. Among tight ends, Akins has the fifth-best Target Separation, fifth in Yards Per Target, tied-seventh in Fantasy Points Per Target, ranks eighth in Yards Per Reception, while also coming in 10th in Average Target Distance. Good things happen when Deshaun Watson targets Akins, ranking first in Target Accuracy. With tight ends being a wasteland this season, taking a chance on Akins in Watson’s first game without Fuller this season could be beneficial.
Jordan Reed (San Francisco 49ers) – After George Kittle was placed on IR, the notion of replacing Kittle has been a hard task to accomplish and the 49ers haven’t done a great job in doing so. However, the ultra-athletic Jordan Reed has shown flashes of his former self at times this season when healthy, and if the targets increase a bit and continue at a steady level, Reed could see himself breaking loose for a big game this week. If you need a desperation tight end option, Reed could provide a spark in Week 13.
Quarterbacks
Mitchell Trubisky (Chicago Bears): Trubisky took over for the injured Nick Foles last week and delivered a decently productive fantasy performance despite turning the ball over three times. Regardless of the mistakes, Trubisky tossed three touchdowns while showcasing his running ability. Trubisky is set to face a struggling Detroit Lions defense, giving Trubisky sleeper status for this week. If you need a plug and play quarterback this week, Trubisky’s favorable matchup combined with his rushing upside considers him to be a fantasy starter in Week 13, if you can live with a turnover or two.
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