Fantasy: Start, Sit, Stash, Quit - Week 13
SSSQ is a weekly look at the under-the-radar fantasy players you should consider starting, and the potential busts you should leave on your bench. We also identify breakout candidates to stash on your roster and players you can safely cut. For the rest of your lineup decisions, consult our Week 13 rankings.
StartJared Goff, QB, Ramsat Cardinals
Goff has thrown for multiple touchdowns in three of his past four games, totaling nine scores and just one interception during that time. He topped 300 yards on three occasions. The Cardinals' pass defense ranks in the middle of the pack in yards allowed and average yards per attempt, but Goff has attempted at least 37 passes in each of his past three contests, enough to return plenty of fantasy value.
Fearless prediction: 320 yards passing, 2 TDs
Other QBs to start
- Philip Rivers vs. Browns
- Blake Bortles vs. Colts
vs. Buccaneers
Williams had the best game of his career in Week 12, scoring rushing and receiving touchdowns and totaling 135 yards on 25 touches. He remains in total control of the Packers' backfield against a Buccaneers defense with more rushing touchdowns allowed than all but five teams.
Fearless prediction: 73 yards rushing, 41 yards receiving, TD
Other RBs to start
- Orleans Darkwa at Raiders
- Kenyan Drake vs. Broncos
- Joe Mixon vs. Steelers
at Seahawks
The Seahawks have allowed a 70-yard receiving game to a single receiver and a total of three passing touchdowns in each of their two games without defensive backs Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman. Alshon Jeffery is the No. 1 option in the Eagles' attack, but Agholor remains a focus in and around the red zone.
Fearless prediction: 83 yards receiving, TDs
Other WRs to start
- Martavis Bryant at Bengals
- Josh Gordon at Chargers
- Marquise Goodwin at Bears
vs. Giants
The Giants continue to be the go-to target when searching for tight end options. They allow averages of 8.2 targets and 68.5 receiving yards per game to opposing tight ends, with 10 touchdowns allowed in 11 games.
Fearless prediction: 97 yards receiving, 2 TD
Other TEs to start
- Hunter Henry vs. Browns
- Julius Thomas vs. Broncos
vs. Rams
Gabbert has strung together a pair of serviceable fantasy games, totaling nearly 600 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions. The Rams could capitalize on the errant throws, as they've recorded 12 interceptions against 13 passing touchdowns allowed, while conceding an average of just 213 passing yards per game.
Other QBs to sit
- Jacoby Brissett at Jaguars
- Geno Smith at Raiders
at Falcons
The Falcons rank T-16 in the league with eight rushing touchdowns allowed, potentially capping Murray's upside with five touchdowns in his past six games. The Falcons have allowed just four rushes of 20-plus yards on the season, a distance Murray has topped in three of his last five games.
Other RBs to sit
- Jonathan Stewart at Saints
- Jay Ajayi at Seahawks
- Frank Gore at Jaguars
vs. Eagles
Richardson has received a total of 15 targets over his past two games, totaling 126 receiving yards, but he hasn't scored a touchdown in four consecutive games. The Eagles have allowed five pass plays of 20-plus yards this year, something Richardson has relied on for fantasy value in eight of 11 games.
Other WRs to sit
- Kenny Stills vs. Broncos
- Devin Funchess at Saints
- Sterling Shepard at Raiders
vs. Steelers
Kroft has caught five of just seven targets over his past two games, but he managed to record a touchdown in each outing while totaling just 26 receiving yards. He's still a red-zone presence, but he's too touchdown dependent to trust in a difficult matchup.
Other TEs to sit
- Cameron Brate at Packers
- Coby Fleener vs. Panthers
Reynolds caught four of six targets and his first career touchdown in Week 12 while filling in for the injured Robert Woods. He could have another big game Sunday, but he's a must-stash for managers in keeper or dynasty leagues, as he'll have the option to replace soon-to-be free agent Sammy Watkins next season.
Jonathan Williams, RB, Saints
Mark Ingram will become a free agent if he's named a first-team All-Pro. Williams would then become a likely option to serve behind Alvin Kamara in the running game, accounting for most of the goal-line duties. He's a must-get in dynasty leagues.
QuitMatt Forte, RB, Jets
Any fantasy managers who bought into Forte's two-touchdown game against the Buffalo Bills in Week 10 were left disappointed last Sunday, when he rushed just 10 times for 26 yards. His passing-game work has been unreliable and unrewarding. He won't warrant start consideration at this time of the fantasy season.
Jordan Reed, TE, Redskins
Reed was again out Thursday night and doesn't have a set timetable for a return. Vernon Davis has been performing well in his place - with the exception of Thanksgiving Day - decreasing the need to rush Reed back.
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