NFL Week 13 Predictions: Bold Predictions for Under-the-Radar Players

How hard is it to make a bold prediction about Aaron Rodgers, Arian Foster or Calvin Johnson?

Not hard at all.  

How about the under-the-radar guys? 

There are plenty of them out there, and here, I will give some bold predictions on them in Week 13's action.

Eric Decker

First, I can certainly see Broncos wide receiver Eric Decker having one of his best games of the year. Sure, he's been the "big-play" target for Tim Tebow in Tebow's six starts, but Denver's matchup with Minnesota is the main reason why I think he'll have a productive game.

The Vikings are allowing less than 100 yards on the ground per game, and they should "force" Tebow to throw the ball. Take a deep breath, Broncos' fans. The Vikings are 29th against the pass, and playing in a dome always helps, right? 

A 100-yard game with a touchdown isn't out of the question for the former Minnesota Golden Gopher.

Chris Johnson

I wouldn't necessarily label Chris Johnson as an under-the-radar guy, but his overall 2011 season has a been a disappointment. However, he ran for 190 yards last week and is facing the Bills' 21st ranked run defense on Sunday. A big day for CJ.

C.J. Spiller

Don't sleep on Buffalo's CJ, either. Spiller will be utilized more on the outside in this game, and opponents have averaged nearly 125 rushing yards a game against the Titans this season.

Over 100 total yards for both Spiller and Johnson on Sunday. For Spiller, that's a bold prediction.

Mark Sanchez

In terms of fantasy viability, Mark Sanchez isn't a top guy. Definitely under-the-radar. Against the Redskins in D.C., I see him struggling. Washington's pass rush as registered 33 sacks this season and their secondary is respectable. The Jets could pull this one out, but I see more interceptions than touchdowns for the former first-round pick.

(All bold predictions can't be positive, right?) 

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart

I love DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart this week against the struggling Buccaneers run defense. No team, besides the Panthers, has allowed more fantasy points to opposing backs than Tampa Bay. Could be over 200 total yards for Williams, Stewart and Cam Newton.

Scott Chandler

Got to get some info about tight ends in here, too. Buffalo's Scott Chandler has been targeted 13 times and has 11 receptions in the last two games. Ryan Fitzpatrick frequently looks for his 6'7'' tight end in the red zone, too. He'll score his seventh touchdown of the season this week.

Jake Ballard

We're all ready to see big play after big play in the Giants-Packers showdown, but don't be surprised if Jake Ballard has a solid day underneath while New York's receivers stretch the field on deep routes. Five to eight catches are what I'm thinking.