Biggest Sleepers at Every Position for Week 13 Fantasy Football 2025

In Week 13, all 32 NFL teams will be in action, though fantasy managers should still look for deep sleepers with significant upside. These players could help you take down an opponent in a push for the playoffs.

We'll start with a couple of pass-catchers on opposing teams in the third game of the Thanksgiving tripleheader. Joe Burrow will be back, so the Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens could trade touchdown drives in a scoring shootout.

On Sunday, fantasy managers should pay close attention to the AFC South matchup between the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. It may be a higher-scoring contest than the other AFC South battle, with two suspect pass defenses. A Titans sleeper stack is enticing this week.

The New Orleans Saints have two players who should be on your priority list ahead of a matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Lastly, New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is trending toward a return to the field, which would significantly elevate a big-play receiver's fantasy outlook Monday night.

Check out our biggest sleeper options who are available in more than 50 percent of leagues, according to FantasyPros' roster consensus percentages. We also listed DraftKings' daily fantasy sports price for each player.

QB Cam Ward vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (9 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,600

Following the Tennessee Titans' Week 10 bye, Cam Ward made strides as a ball-carrier. He's rushed for 70 yards over the last two weeks and scored his first career rushing touchdown in the previous outing against the Seattle Seahawks.

In Week 12, this year's No. 1 overall pick finished fourth among quarterbacks in fantasy scoring, throwing for 256 yards and a touchdown, adding on 37 rushing yards and a score. 

This week, the rookie signal-caller draws his most favorable matchup of the season, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who allow the fourth-most fantasy points to quarterbacks and field the 25th-ranked pass defense.

In addition to a productive passing performance, Ward could add another 30-40 yards and a touchdown on the ground. If you've been waiting for a spot to start him, now is the time.

RB Devin Neal at Miami Dolphins (5 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $5,000

According to Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football, Alvin Kamara suffered an MCL injury last week. Typically, players miss multiple games with that issue. His absence would open up the lead running back position.

The New Orleans Saints signed running back Evan Hull to their active roster, which is an indication they believe Kamara will miss time, though Devin Neal is the tailback you want out of that backfield committee, which also includes Audric Estime.

In Week 12, Neal took on an expanded role after Kamara exited the game, logging 12 touches for 61 yards. The rookie running back only accumulated 18 yards on seven carries, but he caught five passes for 43 yards. 

Expect the Saints to feature the short passing game while rookie Tyler Shough gets comfortable in head coach Kellen Moore's offense, which may result in more pass-catching opportunities for Neal on checkdowns.

Furthermore, Neal faces the Miami Dolphins, who allow the ninth-most fantasy points to running backs and give up the fourth-most rushing yards per game.

RB Jaleel McLaughlin at Washington Commanders (2 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,400

After Week 10, the Denver Broncos placed J.K. Dobbins on injured reserve, which will sideline him for at least four games.

When healthy, he shared the rushing workload with rookie running back RJ Harvey. The fifth-year veteran leads the team with 772 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while averaging 15.3 carries per contest.

Harvey will take on an expanded role while Dobbins recovers from a foot injury, though Jaleel McLaughlin cracked the backfield rotation in Week 11.

McLaughlin recorded six carries for 19 yards and a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs. He's a capable pass-catcher, with 56 receptions for 231 yards and four touchdowns in 35 career games.

The third-year running back could split RB2 duties with Tyler Badie, but he's higher in the offensive pecking order based on the touch distribution from Denver's previous outing.

The Broncos' running backs get a favorable fantasy matchup against the Washington Commanders, who allow the fourth-most points to players at the position.

Also, the Commanders allowed 395 rushing yards total in their last two outings. McLaughlin is an appealing flex option in a complementary role.

WR Darius Slayton at New England Patriots (36 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,300

All signs indicate New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will make his return from a concussion after logging three limited practices last week, which would be positive news for Darius Slayton's fantasy outlook.

In Dart's last two outings, he connected with Slayton nine times for 151 yards. The quarterback-receiver tandem could pick up where it left off in Week 10.

The New England Patriots field a middling pass defense that ranks 14th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers and 17th in passing yards allowed per contest.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Giants want Dart to be more careful about his running style. So, we could see him take fewer hits on designed runs in favor of more passes downfield against New England.

If Dart gets the green light to start, insert Slayton into your flex spot for a Monday night boost in your scoring total.

WR Andrei Iosivas at Baltimore Ravens (22 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,300

If you added Andrei Iosivas to your roster to fill in for Ja'Marr Chase last week, hold on to him.

Chase is set to return from a one-game suspension, but wideout Tee Higgins will miss Thursday's game while in concussion protocol. 

In Week 12, against the New England Patriots, Iosivas caught four passes for 61 yards. He draws a more favorable matchup with the Baltimore Ravens' 24th-ranked pass defense on Thanksgiving.

Moreover, quarterback Joe Burrow will suit up for the first time since Week 2 after a recovering from toe surgery. 

Iosivas will see a boost in his fantasy outlook with an expanded role and an upgrade at quarterback, which makes him a top sleeper option against the Ravens' bottom-third pass defense.

WR Chimere Dike vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (16 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,400

Over the last month, the Tennessee Titans released Tyler Lockett and placed Calvin Ridley on injured reserve, which leaves plenty of opportunities for a young receiver group to make an impact on the passing game.

Last week, rookie fourth-rounder Elic Ayomanor sat out all three practices and the game against the Seattle Seahawks because of a hamstring injury. Even if he's back in some capacity, Chimere Dike is the best fantasy option among Titans receivers.

In Week 12, Dike hauled in five of his seven targets for 44 yards and a touchdown. He's also a versatile playmaker, with a league-leading 1,206 kick return yards and two punt returns for touchdowns.

While you don't want to rely on special teams points in fantasy matchups, Dike's production as a returner is an added bonus and highlights his playmaking ability in space. The Titans have tried to get him involved in the ground game, too. He's logged eight carries for 17 yards.

This week, against the Jacksonville Jaguars' 25th-ranked pass defense, Dike may be the Titans' No. 1 receiver, while posing a threat to score on a handoff, punt or kick return.

TE Juwan Johnson at Miami Dolphins (41 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $4,200

Juwan Johnson shouldn't be available in more than 50 percent of leagues. Considering the New Orleans Saints traded wideout Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks, released receiver Brandin Cooks and running back Alvin Kamara could miss time with an MCL sprain, he should be a priority pickup across all leagues.

Johnson is second on the team in multiple receiving categories, including targets (67), catches (49), receiving yards (537) and touchdown receptions (three).

Since rookie quarterback Tyler Shough took over the starting job in Week 9, Johnson has caught 13 passes for 169 yards and two touchdowns in three games, scoring in two of the Saints' previous three outings. 

Johnson possesses boom potential in a matchup with the Miami Dolphins, who allow the third-most fantasy points to tight ends. You can start the sixth-year tight end and keep him on your roster for the rest of the season.

TE Isaiah Likely vs. Cincinnati Bengals (18 Percent Rostered)

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DK DFS Price: $2,600

Yes, Mark Andrews is the Baltimore Ravens' lead tight end, though Isaiah Likely could be in line for a productive Thursday night as well.

The Cincinnati Bengals are giving up the most passing yards per contest, but that's not all. When you look deeper into their coverage issues, they're vulnerable to pass-catching tight ends.

In six of its last seven games, Cincinnati has allowed at least one touchdown to a tight end, giving up 11 in total for that span. 

Moreover, the Bengals have surrendered touchdowns to Detroit Lions backup tight end Brock Wright, New York Jets rookie TE Mason Taylor, two scores to Chicago Bears first-year tight end Colston Loveland and at least one touchdown to three different Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends in a single game.

With that track record, you shouldn't be surprised Cincinnati gives up the most fantasy points to tight ends by a wide margin. If you don't have Andrews, start Likely, who has just as good a chance to score against the league's most generous pass defense.

Fantasy points scored against statistics are provided by FantasyPros.

Maurice Moton covers the NFL for Bleacher Report. You can follow him on Twitter @MoeMoton.