Fantasy Football Week 13 Rankings: Each Position's Flex and PPR Projections

Erik BeastonDec 2, 2023

The fantasy football season is winding down and with managers looking to solidify a spot in the playoffs, the right lineups are of the utmost importance.

Exploiting favorable match-ups and finding hidden gems who can have big days and compile lots of points are keys to winning.

Ahead of a pivotal Week 13, find out which players are poised to have monster days, what their stat lines may look like, and which sleepers you can explore to make sure your starting lineup is a winning one.

All stats via FantasyPros unless otherwise stated.

Quarterback

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 24: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins in action against the New York Jets during a football game at MetLife Stadium on November 24, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Quarterback Ranking for Week 13

Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders (375 yds, 4 TDs)
CJ Stroud, Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos (400 yds, 3 TDs)
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers (250 yds, 2 TDs, 40 rush yds, TD, INT)
Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles (275 yds, 3 TDs)
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers (300 yds, 3 TDs, INT)
Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals (350 yds, 2 TDs)
Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (300 yds, 2 TDs, INT)
Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers (275 yds, 2 TDs)
Jared Goff, Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (275 yds, 2 TDs)
Russell Wilson, Denver Broncos at Houston Texans (250 yds, TD, 40 rush yds, TD)

Sleeper: Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals give up the seventh-most points to opposing quarterbacks in fantasy.

Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett threw for 278 yards against Cincinnati and the Steelers accumulated 400 yards of offense for the first time in 58 games following the dismissal of offensive coordinator Matt Canada.

While it may be a tough ask for the team to replicate that performance given their past inefficiencies, they will certainly have a chance against a Cardinals team giving up 358.5 yards per game.

That includes Pickett, who may see 300 yards passing and may even toss his first touchdown since November 2, if not several.

If you have a quarterback on a bye week or were unlucky enough to have Joe Burrow or Deshaun Watson in your lineup, Pickett is worth grabbing and starting in Week 13.

Running Back

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 12: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs with the ball during the game between the San Francisco 49ers and theJacksonville Jaguars on November 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Running Back Rankings for Week 13

Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles (100 yds, TD, 5 rec., 80 yds, TD)
Alvin Kamara, New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions (145 yds, 2 TDs)
Kyren Williams, Los Angeles Rams vs. Cleveland Browns (90 yds, TD, 7 rec., 75 yds, TD)
Derrick Henry, Tennessee Titans vs. Indianapolis Colts (100 yds, TD, 3 rec., 30 yds)
Raheem Mostert, Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders (65 yds, TD, 3 rec., 50 yds, TD)
Isiah Pacheco, Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers (60 yds, TD, 3 rec., 15 yds)
Austin Ekeler, Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (70 yds, TD, 6 rec., 60 yds)
Travis Etienne, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals (55 yds, 5 rec., 35 yds, TD)
Rachaad White, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers (75 yds, TD, 2 rec, 30 yds)
Rhamondre Stevenson, New England Patriots vs. Los Angeles Chargers (60 yds, 4 rec., 40 yds)

Sleeper Candidate: Zach Moss, Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans

Moss spent most of 2023 having a resurgent season and reminding the football world why he was once considered a breakout candidate in Buffalo. He was more than effective as the Colts' starter and with Jonathan Taylor ruled out for the Titans game, he will have an opportunity to make an impact for a team that is surprisingly over .500 at this point in the season.

The Titans are giving up 17.6 points per game to opposing running backs, which should set Moss up for a strong day for fantasy managers. That he can produce out of the backfield in the receiving game only enhances his value.

Pick him up if available and keep him on your roster through the remainder of the season.

Wide Receiver

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Wide Receiver Rankings for Week 13

Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders (10 rec., 175 yds, 2 TDs)
Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints (8 rec., 100 yds, TD)
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers (6 rec. 60 yds, 2 TDs)
AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers (6 rec., 70 yds, TD)
Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers at New England Patriots (5 rec., 70 yds, TD)
Brandon Aiyuk, San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles (8 rec., 60 yds, TD)
Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins at Washington Commanders (6 rec., 100 yds)
Tank Dell, Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos (6 rec., 80 yds)
Devonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. San Francisco 49ers (8 rec., 55 yds)
Nico Collins, Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos (5 rec., 40 yds)

Sleeper: Adam Thielen, Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Don't let Thielen's subpar game against Tennesse fool you: the veteran wide receiver has been one of the bright spots on an otherwise offensively inept Panthers team.

He has caught 77 passes for 728 yards to this point and, against a Buccaneers team allowing 32.8 points to receivers, should have a productive day for fantasy managers.

As long as quarterback Bryce Young can find him.

Thielen is a worthwhile addition if you are in one of the eight percent of Yahoo or five percent of ESPN leagues in which he is not already rostered.

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Tight End

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 26: Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Tight End Rankings for Week 13

Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers
Sam LaPorta, Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints
George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers at Philadelphia Eagles
Evan Engram, Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Cade Otton, Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Carolina Panthers

Sleeper Candidate: Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

Henry has not been the weapon the Patriots thought he would be when they signed him a season ago, but the quarterback play in New England may have something to do with that.

His former team, the Chargers, give up 10.9 points to opposing tight ends, the eighth worst in fantasy.

Bailey Zapp may not be a dynamic passer, and the Pats will probably still lose barring any disastrous games from Justin Herbert or Austin Ekeler of Los Angeles, but Henry has the potential for a solid day as a safety blanket for his inexperienced quarterback.

Defense/Special Teams

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CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 26: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts after getting a sack during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on November 26, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Ian Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Defense/Special Teams Rankings for Week 13