Week 13 Fantasy Football Projections: Victor Cruz and WRs Primed for Big Games

Week 13 is critical in fantasy football, as the regular season is winding down and owners are fighting for playoff positioning.

You can't afford poor performances from your starters at this point in the season. Luckily, if you have one of these three guys, you won't have to worry about your receivers.

These three wideouts are ready to explode in Week 13.

Victor Cruz

Cruz has been an absolute beast this season, catching 55 passes for 957 yards and seven touchdowns so far.

The last two weeks he's taken his game to the next level. He followed up a 128-yard, one-score performance against Philly with 157 yards and two touchdowns against New Orleans.

I expect him to continue his strong play this Sunday against Green Bay.

The Packers are undefeated, but they give up a ton of passing yards. They are 31st in the league, allowing 287.8 yards per game through the air. They've also given up 19 passing touchdowns, which is tied for sixth-most in the NFL.

I'm expecting at least 130 yards and two scores from Cruz this week.

Deion Branch

Branch is a little banged up, but he's listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Despite not being 100 percent, Branch and Tom Brady should have no trouble hooking up against that awful Indy defense.

Last week Branch caught six passes for 125 yards against Philadelphia. I think he'll do something similar against the Colts in Week 13.

I'm expecting at least 100 yards and one touchdown from him Sunday.

Jordy Nelson

Nelson has carved out a nice niche as Aaron Rodgers' second option and he's reaping the rewards.

He's already got 44 catches for 782 yards and nine touchdowns this season. Again, he's Green Bay's second best wide receiver.

Nelson should have another strong performance this week against the Giants. New York is 26th in the NFL in pass defense, so look for plenty of connections between Rodgers and Nelson.

Nelson should go for at least 90 yards and one touchdown in Week 13.