NFL Scores Week 13: Top Fantasy Stars, Results and Playoff Picture

The NFL playoffs are right around the corner. And as that all-important time on the football calendar grows ever nearer, some of the game's biggest fantasy stars are peaking.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith threw all over the New York Jets in a loss. And one of his favorite receivers, Travis Kelce, reaped plenty of rewards.

Those two, and others from all over the league, are helping to crystallize the playoff picture.

Away	Score	Home	Fantasy Star
Redskins	14-38	Cowboys	DAL D/ST	14 points allowed, 2 INTs, 2 fumbles recovered, TD
Vikings	14-9	Falcons	Case Keenum	25-of-30, 227 yds, 2 TDs
49ers	15-14	Bears	Robbie Gould	5-of-5 FGs
Patriots	23-3	Bills	Rex Burkhead	78 rush yds, 2 TDs, 3 rec, 25 yds
Buccaneers	20-26	Packers	Jamaal Williams	113 rush yds, TD
Colts	10-30	Jaguars	Blake Bortles	26-of-35, 309 yds, 2 TDs, 27 rush yds
Lions	20-44	Ravens	Alex Collins	75 rush yds, 2 TDs, 2 rec, 23 yds
Chiefs	31-38	Jets	Alex Smith	19-of-33, 366 yds, 4 TDs, 70 rush yds
Broncos	9-35	Dolphins	MIA D/ST	9 points allowed, 3 INTs, TD
Texans	13-24	Titans	Marcus Mariota	15-of-23, 150 yds, TD, 23 rush yds, TD
Browns	10-19	Chargers	Philip Rivers	31-of-43, 344 yds, TD
Panthers	21-31	Saints	Alvin Kamara	60 rush yds, 2 TDs, 5 rec, 66 yds
Giants	17-24	Raiders	Marshawn Lynch	101 rush yds, TD, 2 rec, 20 yds
Rams	32-16	Cardinals	LAR D/ST	16 points allowed, 2 INTs, TD
Eagles	10-24	Seahawks	Russell Wilson	20-of-31, 227 yds, 3 TDs, 31 rush yds

AFC Division Leaders	W	L
AFC Wild Card	W	L
NFC Division Leaders	W	L
NFC Wild Card	W	L
Patriots	10	2
Steelers	9	2
Titans	8	4
Chiefs	6	6
Jaguars	8	4
Ravens	7	5
Vikings	10	2
Eagles	10	2
Rams	9	3
Saints	9	3
Seahawks	8	4
Panthers	8	4

Travis Kelce

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The Chiefs tight end was a machine in the receiving game, piling up 94 yards and two touchdowns on four receptions.

The NFL shared video of one of Kelce's scores on this 36-yard strike from Smith:

Kansas City has struggled mightily since its 5-0 start, dropping six of its last seven. And even though Sunday's performance ended with another L, it may be a light at the end of the tunnel.

The offense finally clicked in, and it was thanks to the three most important players: Smith, Kelce and Tyreek Hill.

Thanks to the ineptitude of the AFC West, Kansas City is still very much in play for a division title, despite the rough stretch. And they might even still be the favorite if this version of Kelce is here to stay.

Alex Smith

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Smith was piping hot through the first five games of the season. He averaged 24.2 completions on 31.6 attempts, 2.2 touchdowns and 278.2 yards. He didn't throw a single interception. And his passer rating was a ridiculous 125.8.

Over his next six, Smith was much more pedestrian. His average game was 22.2-of-35.2 for 247 yards, 1.3 touchdowns and 0.7 interceptions. His passer rating was 88.6.

So, Week 13's 366 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions looks like a return to form. And he picked up some fantasy points with his feet too, as seen on the NFL's Twitter account:

It should come as no surprise that Kansas City's offense seems to go as Smith goes. If he can lock in and finish the season the way he started it, the Chiefs are poised to rebound from their rough stretch.

Rex Burkhead

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The New England Patriots have a knack for taking relatively unknown players to new heights. This season's most striking example may be running back Rex Burkhead.

Through his first four seasons, all with the Cincinnati Bengals, Burkhead had 375 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 87 carries. He also had 34 receptions and one receiving touchdown.

After going for 78 yards and two touchdowns on the ground on Sunday, Burkhead is up to 244 yards and three rushing scores with New England. He's added another 204 yards and three touchdowns on 24 catches as a receiver.

After one season as a Patriot, he's nearly doubled his career production after four years in Cincinnati.

Blake Bortles

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles had his best game since Week 3 on Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. He went for 309 yards, two touchdowns and no picks on 26-of-35 attempts.

He got some help from receivers like Marqise Lee, as seen here on the NFL's account:

When Bortles can back up Jacksonville's typically solid defense with a performance like this, the Jaguars look like a completely different team.

Alvin Kamara

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara must be getting pretty comfortable in this space. He seems to find himself here every week lately.

In Week 13, he put together another brilliantly versatile performance, finishing with 60 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, five receptions and 66 receiving yards.

He's now on pace for 808 rushing yards and 819 receiving yards on the season.

The only players in NFL history with 800-800 seasons: Marshall Faulk (three times), Le'Veon Bell, Roger Craig, Matt Forte, Charlie Garner, Steven Jackson and David Johnson.

Needless to say, none of those guys were rookies when they did it.