Week 13 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet for Deep Sleepers Who Could Emerge

Week 13 will feature four short-week games, including three on Thanksgiving alone. This means that some injured players may not have time to return—and more than a few fantasy managers are going to forget to set their lineups in time.

The Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers will begin Thursday's slate at 1 p.m. ET.

While all 32 teams will be in action this week, some fantasy managers will need to rely on the waiver wire. Here, you'll find a look at the top Week 13 waiver targets and some deep sleepers to consider.

First, though, let's examine some updated point-per-reception (PPR) flex rankings.

PPR Flex Top 40, Week 13

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Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs

1. Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit Lions

2. Christian McCaffrey, RB, San Francisco 49ers

3. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Seattle Seahawks

4. De'Von Achane, RB, Miami Dolphins

5. Rashee Rice, WR, Kansas City Chiefs

6. Jonathan Taylor, RB, Indianapolis Colts

7. Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

8. Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Detroit Lions

9. Puka Nacua, WR, Los Angeles Rams

10. Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta Falcons

11. Trey McBride, TE, Arizona Cardinals

12. Davante Adams, WR, Los Angeles Rams

13. CeeDee Lamb, WR, Dallas Cowboys

14. Chase Brown, RB, Cincinnati Bengals

15. James Cook, Buffalo Bills

16. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots

17. George Pickens, WR, Dallas Cowboys

18. Saquon Barkley, RB, Philadelphia Eagles

19. Derrick Henry, RB, Baltimore Ravens

20. Nico Collins, WR, Houston Texans

21. Jaylen Waddle, WR, Miami Dolphins

22. Kyren Williams, RB, Los Angeles Rams

23. Tetairoa McMillan, WR, Carolina Panthers

24. Breece Hall, RB, New York Jets

25. Travis Etienne Jr., RB, Jacksonville Jaguars

26. Chris Olave, WR, New Orleans Saints

27. Wan'Dale Robinson, WR, New York Giants

28. A.J. Brown, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

29. Jaylen Warren, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers

30. Javonte Williams, RB, Dallas Cowboys

31. Ashton Jeanty, RB, Las Vegas Raiders

32. Stefon Diggs, WR, New England Patriots

33. Emeka Egbuka, WR, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

34. Brock Bowers, TE, Las Vegas Raiders

35. DeVonta Smith, WR, Philadelphia Eagles

36. Ladd McConkey, WR, Los Angeles Chargers

37. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings

38. RJ Harvey, RB, Denver Broncos

39. Michael Wilson, WR, Arizona Cardinals

40. Rico Dowdle, RB, Carolina Panthers

Sleeper Cheat Sheet, Week 13

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Jaguars TE Parker Washington

Quarterback

1. Kirk Cousins, Atlanta Falcons

2. Cam Ward, Tennessee Titans

3. Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville Jaguars

4. Tyrod Taylor, New York Jets

5. Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh Steelers

Running Back

1. Bhayshul Tuten, Jacksonville Jaguars

2. Devin Neal, New Orleans Saints

3. Dylan Sampson, Cleveland Browns

4. Chris Rodriguez Jr., Washington Commanders

5. Jaleel McLaughlin, Denver Broncos

Wide Receiver

1. Parker Washington, Jacksonville Jaguars

2. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers

3. Jayden Higgins, Houston Texans

4. Kayshon Boutte, New England Patriots

5. Tez Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tight End

1. Harold Fannin Jr., Cleveland Browns

2. Colston Loveland, Chicago Bears

3. Brenton Strange, Jacksonville Jaguars

4. Dalton Schultz, Houston Texans

5. AJ Barner, Seattle Seahawks

Deep Sleeper: John Metchie III, WR, New York Jets

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The idea of snapping up a New York Jets receiver who has been traded twice since mid-August may seem counterintuitive. The Jets, after all, haven't exactly been an offensive powerhouse.

However, New York has proven to be a great landing spot for John Metchie III. With Garrett Wilson sidelined, he's become the Jets' most dependable wideout. Despite only playing three games in New York, Metchie already ranks third among Jets wide receivers in receiving yards.

Metchie has topped 13 fantasy points in each of his last two games, and he should fare well this week against the Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta has been decidedly average against opposing receivers, surrendering the 15th-most fantasy points to the position.

Metchie is available in over 90 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

Deep Sleeper: Chimere Dike, WR, Tennessee Titans

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The Tennessee Titans have also fielded an underwhelming offense this season, though the unit—and rookie quarterback Cam Ward—was surprisingly productive against a great Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 12.

Rookie receiver Chimere Dike is also beginning to ascend. He's made the most noise as a returner, leading the league in kick return yardage with two punt-return touchdowns to boot. He's had some solid fantasy outings as a receiver too, though.

Dike has reached double-digit fantasy points in three of his past five games and is coming off a 21.4-point outing. This week, he'll face a Jacksonville Jaguars defense that has surrendered the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing receivers.

Dike is available in over 80 percent of Yahoo and ESPN leagues.

*Fantasy roster and scoring information from FantasyPros.