Aaron Jones, Packers (at CHI, $7,400). Michael Gallup, Cowboys (vs. IND). Olave only scored 11 PPR points in Week 12 at San Francisco, but he had nine targets against the 49ers for five catches and 62 yards. This big-play-waiting-to-happen can crush this secondary regardless of QB. With the inexperienced Brock Purdy under center, Aiyuk loses some of his fantasy luster. PIT). Look for Palmer and Keenan Allen to have big stat lines, and DeAndre Carter can even be used as a sleeper if Williams is out again. }); Chark played a season-high 84% of the snaps last week and caught five of six targets for 98 yards. You can follow Michael on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram for your late-breaking fantasy news and the best analysis in the business to help you win a fantasy championship! O/U 44.5, SF -3.5 Tampa Bay also has not allowed a touchdown to a receiver in its past two games against Cleveland and New Orleans. Thielen has reached 60 receiving yards five times this season. The Broncos face the Chiefs this week, a team that will obviously put up some points on the defense. The Chiefs have a meh defense, and Dulcich is probably the best athlete left on the Bronco offense, so he should see plenty of work this week. Watson had another big game in Week 12 at Philadelphia with four catches for 110 yards and a touchdown on six targets, and he's now scored at least 20 PPR points in three games in a row, with six touchdowns over that span. No NFL team has allowed fewer rushing TDs than the Patriots thus far (five). Ryan Tannehill, Titans (at PHI). Fantasy Football Week 13 Sit 'Em: Quarterbacks Weaker starts Geno Smith, Seahawks (at LAR). You can't go there on Sunday night. Watch NFL games live with fuboTV: Start a free trial today! I'd keep him active this week, too, as the Jaguars face a Titans defense that's struggled against wideouts. Justin Jefferson at Lions2. All Falcons (vs. Byes go out like a lion in Week 14 with Christian Watson, Allen Lazard, Chase Claypool, Michael Pittman, Parris Campbell, Drake London, Chris Olave, Terry McLaurin and Curtis Samuel out of the picture. The 49ers are the leagues best-run defense, allowing the least amount of points to opposing Running Backs. It also doesnt help that Tampas offense is struggling right now. They are averaging a sad 18 points per game and havent scored more than 22 points since Week 4. They'll keep bringing it and cause problems for Daniel Jones. Amon-Ra St. Brown vs. Vikings8. Hollins is worth using as a No. Surprisingly, he's not too high-priced given the matchup being so ideal for him. There have been only four instances of more generosity to opposing fantasy WRs this season. O/U 42, CLE -7 ET, Fox) Tyler Boyd at Bengals (1 p.m. Written by Mark Strausberg, a member of the Athlon Network Contributor, who despite his youthful exuberance and good looks has been playing fantasy sports before Wildcats or Hoosiers even made it to VHS. The Buccaneers, as I mentioned above, take on the 49ers who not only are the best-run defense but also are the number one defense in points allowed to Tight Ends. Since Week 3, here is what No. He hasnt seen more than six targets in four straight games. They love him, and with James Robinson out of favor and Michael Carter (ankle) ailing, he's the guy for nice volume against a vulnerable front. Use discount code SPORTING. When these teams met back in Week 3, Thielen caught six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. tool below and compare up to four players across all positions. Davante Adams vs. Chargers4. The Seahawks allow the seventh-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. He clearly has chemistry with quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The Titans are No. Wilson should be started in all leagues in Week 14. Pickens is coming off a down game at Atlanta in Week 13 when he had one catch for 2 yards on two targets. He can get to the 250-yard, two-TD floor with a 300-yard, three-TD ceiling. Pick 10 Games. O/U 43, NE -1 Fantasy managers may have a tough time looking at their lineups for Week 13. You can't go with this vs. Lamar. If you are looking for a kicker who can score a ton of points this week, Maher is probably not the best option. He should kick a few extra points, heck maybe even five or six, but dont expect too many field goal chances in this one. I expect better production moving forward with Deshaun Watson, but I want to see it first before starting Peoples-Jones in the majority of leagues. The Cowboys face the hapless Texans run defense, which is currently giving up the most points to opposing Running Backs. They have allowed a whopping 1731 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. CeeDee Lamb vs. Texans6. O/U 44.5, PHI -7 Until we see more in the way of volume, and perhaps a better matchup, Im leaving Moore on the bench. The Men in Green have been tough on perimeter receivers, allowing the fifth-fewest fantasy points to the position. Garrett Wilson, Jets (at MIN). I'd also be hesitant to trust Jeudy in Week 13, and let's not forget how bad Russell Wilson has been for most of this season. If you can bench them this week, its probably in your best interest to do so. Smith also had five catches for 80 yards and a touchdown in his last meeting with the Giants in 2021. All Rights Reserved. MORE: Fantasy RB Start em Sit em Week 14. Jared Goff, Lions (vs. JAX). The Lions allow the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, with 71% of their total receiving yards allowed going to WRs. O/U 44, KC -9.5 He has both a high floor and a high ceiling. In their past five games, the Titans have allowed 78 catches for 1,028 yards and eight touchdowns to opposing receivers from Kansas City, Denver, Green Bay, Cincinnati and Philadelphia, with six guys scoring at least 18 PPR points. WEEK 13 PPR RANKINGS:QBs | RBs | WRs | TEs | D/STs | Kickers. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues, and hopefully the matchup works for Diontae Johnson as well. In theory, both Cam Akers and Kyren Williams seem like good ideas, but you can't trust this split. I hope this is the week that Evans snaps out of his slump, but it's hard to trust him as anything more than a No. This won't be an easy matchup at San Francisco, and the 49ers have allowed just two touchdowns to receivers in their past three games against Arizona, New Orleans and Miami. ET, CBS): Smith-Schuster has hit the statistical skids lately, scoring a combined 18.6 fantasy points in his last three games. Skyy Moore, Chiefs (at CIN). O/U 38.5, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable. He's been at nine PPR points or less for three games in a row, and he didn't have a target in Week 12 against Atlanta. His Waiver Wire column also can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. PIT). Not only is his usage trending in the right direction, but other factors portend a strong finish to the season for Swift. That takes away Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins, James, Marquise Brown, D'Onta Foreman, and D.J. Be sure to also check out our full Week 14 wide receiver rankings. The Commanders will probably run a lot against the Giants and limit the targets for Samuel again, and the Giants have also allowed the fourth-fewest Fantasy points to receivers this season. Week 14 Start/Sit Fantasy Advice for QB/TE/DST. In the past five games for the Buccaneers, six receivers have scored at least 13 PPR points. Lombardi Lenny has had a nice little run. Zonovan Knight, Jets (at MIN). With six teams on a bye in Week 14, Hollins can be used as a No. Pickens and Diontae Johnson, who still hasn't scored a touchdown this season, are only worth using as No. O/U 44.5, GB -4 If Williams is out then consider Palmer a top-20 receiver in the majority of leagues. He gets going again in the second-best matchup for running backs after his own team's defense. Peoples-Jones had a down game in Week 12 against Tampa Bay with just two catches for 16 yards on four targets, which snapped a streak of five games in a row with at least 11 PPR points. 6-keys: media/fantasynews/nfl/reg/free/stories. I like that he has 31 targets in his past three games, and he should get Trevor Lawrence (foot) for this game based on Wednesday's report that the Jaguars quarterback wants to play against the Titans. MORE:Click here to become a RotoBaller VIP subscriber and receive exclusive access to their premium lineup tools, DFS cheat sheets, and Team Sync platform! Marcus Mariota, Falcons (vs. MORE: Fantasy RB Start em Sit em Week 14. However, there is another part of me that stands up and applauds those players nominated. at Brown, Eagles (vs. Garrett Wilson just had five catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns on eight targets against the Bears in Week 12 with Mike White, and Wilson should stay hot this week against the Vikings. In many cases, its the usual starters who should star, but we want to explore the borderline players, too. For Davis to produce, he will need to hit a low-probability outcome. Thielen is just a No. Pickett is worth trusting as a No. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL like Josh Allen, Austin Ekeler or Tyreek Hill. Instead, I'll look at the players you have questions about who could exceed or fail to meet expectations at each position. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. 8:15 p.m. Expect a big drop this week. Collins however was a bit concerning DNP on Wednesday, so if the injury reports don't improve you can strike him off your list for this week. He'll be quiet relative to the wideouts this week. QUARTERBACKS START Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. He also has just six targets for three catches, 38 yards and no touchdowns in his past three games combined. As I said to some friends of mine earlier in the week, it is one of the few awards that "just being nominated" really does mean something. Wilson has top-15 upside in all leagues for Week 13. The Lions activated rookie first-rounder Jameson Williams from IR last week, but are wisely easing him into action. First off, Collins is now the de facto WR1 in Houston. Williams will likely be on a snap count, and this is a revenge game for Chark, who started his career in Jacksonville. Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson, Commanders (at NYG). Broncos (at BAL). 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues. But for my 14- and 16-team leaguers, this recommendation is for you. Teams on bye: Atlanta, Chicago, Green Bay, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Washington. Even on the season as a whole, the Vikings are 11th in this respect. Garrett Wilson has thrived this season without Zach Wilson, averaging 20.2 PPR points per game with either Joe Flacco or Mike White. Robert Tonyan, Packers (at CHI). I love all the causes that the NFL supports, but I feel like more often than not it is just the NFL doing "the necessary minimum" to make themselves look better. Last week, Davis found the end zone and still couldnt get to double-digit fantasy points. If the Patriots can limit DeAndre Hopkins and Hollywood Brown, they should easily hold the Cardinals to a few points. The Patriots can stiffen up front to give him little room. He has a great shot to return 4x value. What does our WR start/sit Week 14 report look like? You can't trust him against a team that just contained the power running from Derrick Henry minus receiving work. I would like to roster Burks on my Fantasy team, but I don't want to start him this week against the Eagles. Zay Jones, Jaguars (at DET). Likewise, you will typically not see any "sit" suggestions in this space for an RB or WR who is not in the top 30 of their respective position. 1:36 am ET, I agree to receive the "Fantasy Football Today Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. ET, CBS)DFS Fades Amari Cooper at Bengals ($6,200) Deebo Samuel vs. TEN, $8,100). Are there any matchups to exploit or avoid? O/U 45.5, LV -6 Pickens, who played at Georgia, will likely enjoy this trip to Atlanta, especially against this Falcons defense. Cooper's low floor is way too risky. ET, CBS): Wilson was last week's top start at wide receiver and came through with 24.2 points. Mike White, Jets (at MIN). However, those of you in shallower keeper and dynasty leagues should pay attention as well. Four of those five games came against teams ranking in the bottom half in pass defense. The Dolphins' offensive line issues will lead to some sacks. The Lions have struggled with opposing receivers of late, allowing 50 catches for 643 yards and three touchdowns in the past three weeks against the Giants, Buffalo and Jacksonville. 6 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. The Vikings and Lions combined for 52 points in that one. O/U 40.5, LAC -1.5 In the past five games for Chicago, six receivers have scored at least 14 PPR points with seven touchdowns. And they sure get a tough run Jones was a star last week with 11 catches for 145 yards on 14 targets against the Ravens. Brown will be peppered with targets after a few quiet games and will command the ball. Aiyuk makes me the most nervous with Brock Purdy starting for Jimmy Garoppolo (foot) because I'm worried that Aiyuk won't be able to make many plays down the field. It's not happening again, and this matchup is tough. ET, Fox), DFS Bargains Garrett Wilson at Bills ($5,900) Jerry Jeudy at Chiefs ($5,400) George Pickens vs. Ravens ($5,000), SI Sportsbook Perfect 10: FREE TO PLAY. Hayden Hurst, Bengals (vs. KC). For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the NFL season.Fabs Top 10 Wide Receivers Boyd needs to heat up in the slot, and that happens here finally with Ja'Marr Chase back. Houston's pass defense is good but not sogood that it should have limited Cooper to eight PPR points on eight targets last week. ET, Fox): Aiyuk has posted a modest 131 receiving yards in his last three games, scoring fewer than 12 points in two of those contests. 3 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues for Week 14 against the Texans, especially if Beckham to the Cowboys continues to be a popular rumor. Knox has another good spot, but he's not seeing the ball enough. The Vikings and Lions combined for 52 points in that one. Fortunately, SN's Vinnie Iyer is here to help with fantasy lineup advice and DFS tips for those who have already fallen out of the running in season-long leagues. Those in shallow leagues should feel free to ignore this suggestion. Denver has allowed just six touchdowns to opposing receivers all year, and Smith-Schuster should be considered just a No. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: fantasynews | arena: nfl | pageType: stories | O/U 40.5, BUF -3.5 ET, Fox) Michael Gallup vs. Texans (1 p.m. You can't go with this vs. Allen. O/U 37, CIN -6 Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. The Panthers are fresh off a bye and have released Baker Mayfield. The cynic can argue that is because they are allowing RBs to run all over them. There's nothing to see here vs. Pat Surtain II and Co. Tyler Higbee, Rams (vs. SEA). And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'wide receiver previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 14 numbers to know and more. Another disappointing player this season has been Gabe Davis. MORE: Fantasy Football Trade Analyzer Week 14. The Raiders are traveling to Los Angeles this week to take on the Rams, a team who is giving up the fifth-most points to opposing kickers. But there are a couple of very smart folks whose opinions I do respect who are advocating folks to acquire Cook. Tyler Conklin, Jets (at MIN). section: | slug: fantasy-football-week-13-start-em-sit-em-wide-receivers-garrett-wilson-christian-watson-will-stay-hot | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Chark: Continues surge in Week 14 win. Tom Brady, Buccaneers (vs. NO). And the Ravens have yet to see Pickens in person, so they can't even evaluate how to stop him by using the (cough cough) "talent" they have. By pressing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the, BUF -9.5 O/U 43.5, BAL -8.5 Wilson was nothing more than a bench option The Broncos should also be without Courtland Sutton, who is dealing with a hamstring injury and seems to be trending toward not playing. He's combined for six catches for 73 yards and no touchdowns on just seven targets over that span, and hopefully his slump will end this week at Denver. It's time for the first of this season's two annual slobber-knockers between the Steelers and the Ravens. If you have specific lineup questions, check out RotoBaller's industry-leading "Who To Start?" He's playing well, and the Lions' pass defense still has enough holes for Lawrence to exploit. Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for WR here. Not affiliated with the National Football League (NFL). However, the week before, they gave up a whopping 62 PPR fantasy points to the position! I like Chark to push 80 yards and a touchdown this week. ET, Fox): Godwin has looked better recently, scoring 14-plus points in three straight games, during which he's seen 34 targets. 3 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and they've only allowed one touchdown to a receiver since Week 8. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues for Week 13. So I'm putting my money where my mouth is as I did take the plunge in one of my keeper leagues. Adam Thielen, Vikings (vs. NYJ). 9-3-0 Wilson has averaged 25 fantasy PPG in the last two games with Mike White as the Jets starting quarterback. Over the last four weeks, their defense has allowed the fourth-most points to perimeter receivers. Hell also be facing a Buccaneers defense that has surrendered just four touchdown catches to perimeter receivers this season. MORE: Fantasy RB Start em Sit em Week 14. The Patriots take on the Cardinals in Arizona on Monday night, and I believe they are in a prime position to record a few sacks and turnovers. He doesn't have a good history against the Bills with 11 PPR points as his best showing against Buffalo in his past five matchups, as well as no touchdowns. There will be heavy ownership for the cheaper Mike White with many chasing another great matchup in Minnesota, but here's a pivot to take advantage of his playmakers. If nothing else, keep your expectations low. Aaron Rodgers, Packers (at CHI). Keenan Allen, Chargers (at LV, $7,700). Keep an eye on the Brown returned from his five-game absence with a foot injury in Week 12 against the Chargers and had six catches for 46 yards on eight targets. His Waiver Wire column also can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. Greg Dulcich continued his solid rookie campaign after missing the first part of the season with an injury, catching six passes for 85 yards against the Ravens last week. Conventional wisdom says we should not expect to see a WR in this game to see a big day this week. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars (at DET). Vikings (vs. NYJ). Treylon Burks, Titans (at PHI). Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. Hunter Henry, Patriots (vs. BUF). Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. But against New England's stout run defense, I don't see it happening. As we head into the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, making WR start em or sit em decisions for Week 16 becomes even more critical as teams attempt to survive and advance. With not all matchups being equal, here are our top wide receiver start em and sit em plays for Week 16 of fantasy football. The "Revenge-Game" narrative says go after him. Going along with what I mentioned above, the Cowboys should have no issue scoring on the Houston Texans. I'd keep him active against the 49ers, who have allowed five scores and the second-most fantasy points to opposing slot receivers. START These RBs D'Andre Swift, Detroit Lions vs. Minnesota Lions. Pro Football Network strives to passionately deliver purposeful, captivating, and exceptional football content. Aiyuk is only worth starting in three-receiver leagues, and I would consider Deebo Samuel a low-end starter at best in all formats. The Rams held Patrick Mahomes in check, and this could be a bit of a One of the most enjoyable parts of writing start/sit columns is flip-flopping players from starts to sits. Greg Dulcich, Broncos (at BAL). He leads all receivers in yards per reception at 19 and is fourth in average depth of target at 15.4. Lets take a look at our WR start/sit Week 14 plays, which include DJ Chark and Adam Thielen. That's where Godwin has run nearly 66% of his routes. Over that span, six receivers have scored at least 13 PPR Points, and I expect this to be a solid week for Thielen and Justin Jefferson at Detroit. DAndre Swift seems to be fully healthy, and Amon Ra St. Brown has shown he is the real deal. Jameson Williams returning also bodes well for Goff, but he may not see much action in this game. He'll easily return value given the matchup. We should see a fast-paced game with lots of throwing. Copyright 2022 Fantasy Football Calculator | Image Source: Icon Sportswire. Latavius Murray is an interesting link between these teams, but neither Gus Edwards nor anyone else will do much on the ground. Daniel Jones, Giants (vs. WAS). It's also a great matchup since Tennessee is No. Sunday RB Injury Report Week 14: Saquon Barkley, Leonard Fournette, Kenneth Walker III, and More, NFL Week 14 Underdog Pickems for Sunday Night Football Include Austin Ekeler and Tyreek Hill, Justin Herbert vs. Tua Tagovailoa: Underdog Pickems To Target, Is Lamar Jackson Playing Today vs. Steelers? Deebo Samuel, 49ers (vs. MIA, $6,800). Gallup just won't see the volume and last week was the high point of his season. The plus matchup reinforces that idea. Win $10,000. TEN, $7,800). Injuries to Tyreek Hill, Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Williams, Jakobi Meyers, Jerry Jeudy, Cooper Kupp, Allen Robinson, Darnell Mooney and more will make things tougher for some Fantasy managers. Brown vs. JaguarsByes: Bears, Colts, Commanders, Falcons, Packers, SaintsWeek 14 Start Em, Sit Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES. Here are the fantasy football start em sit em wide receivers for Week 9. Wilson had a great game against the Bills in Week 9 with eight catches for 92 yards on nine targets for 17 PPR points, and that was one of his rare quality outings with Zach Wilson. Darnold should provide a boost for Moore down the stretch, but Moore is far from a reliable fantasy option. We could see Jameson Williams have a bigger role this week, but Chark is coming off two solid performances for the Lions and is worth using as a No. And Meyers has scored nine PPR points or less in three games in a row overall. Williams played just eight snaps last week. They're hard to trust even with Mac Jones playing well, but this feels like a run-heavy attack. With the Lions offense humming right now, this game could feature even more offense. He's just missed some big plays with Kenny Pickett, and it wouldn't be a surprise to see them connect in this matchup. 1 receivers have done against Baltimore: Stefon Diggs (10 PPR points), Ja'Marr Chase (12 PPR points), Amari Cooper (10 PPR points), Mike Evans (18 PPR points), Chris Olave (13 PPR points), D.J. Look for Hopkins and Brown to follow suit in Week 14. That makes every start 'em, sit 'em decision more critical with most matchups having a lot on the line. Stats powered by FantasyData.com. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Chiefs (at CIN). DeAndre Hopkins vs. Patriots (MNF)9. He also hauled in four of six targets for 49 yards. Jets (at MIN). There are two teams on a bye and many players with a questionable tag. O/U 41, DAL -16.5 NFL Week 13 fantasy football start em, sit em Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) drops back to pass against the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at TIAA Bank Field. The Commanders can be tougher on him than you expect thanks to scheme changes in their secondary. Don't be down too much about the past two games. Kyler Murray really hasnt performed well this season, and the offensive line is pretty bad. That means the Patriots should be able to get to him early and often and may force him to make throws under pressure. Over that span, eight receivers have scored at least 14 PPR points, which bodes well for A.J. You can't go with this vs. Henry. There's the potential for a shootout in Week 13 against the Chargers, who will likely focus their attention on Davante Adams (rightfully so), allowing Hollins to make plays if Derek Carr continues to look in his direction. Dameon Pierce, Texans (vs. CLE). His Waiver Wire column also can direct you to the best options who may be available in your leagues. He stays hot over revenge-minded Marvin Jones in a high-volume passing game away from Christian Kirk. O/U 47, FFT: Injury updates, latest Week 14 rankings, Week 14 Fantasy football rankings, picks, lineups, Injury report: Barkley, Metcalf, Lawrence questionable. Chark has the chance to be a No. That includes a 5.3-point stinker against this week's opponent, the Jets. But he finished with four catches for 50 yards on nine targets against the Packers, and he should rebound this week. Both teams should be pass-heavy, allowing for the secondary options to thrive. Chiefs (at CIN). Many fantasy managers expected Davis to be Josh Allens clear WR2. The Rams were able to put up 23 points on a much better Seattle defense last week, and that mostly came thanks to John Wolford. Wolford didnt have a good game stat-wise, but he brings more to the table than Brycen Hopkins. While Moore did have four catches for 103 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos prior to the bye, a chunk of that production came on one long reception. With Aaron Rodgers (ribs) going, they are looking good to light up the Bears' thin secondary. Carlson has been a solid kicker for fantasy this season, and the Raiders should be able to move the ball easily enough on a team that has pretty much waved the white flag on its 2022 season. 1 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. He's become a must-start Fantasy receiver in all leagues while he's this hot, and it's great for him that Aaron Rodgers (ribs) is expected to play against the Bears. But I dont trust Derek Carr enough to say he will throw a ton of touchdowns, so look for Carlson to kick a few field goals as well as a few extra points. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. MIA). I expect Olave to show up in a prime-time game at Tampa Bay on Monday night, and he's worth starting as a No. Your only hope with either back is their pass-catching abilities. Both backs had six catches in their Week 13 win over the Saints, but that means nothing if you arent in a PPR league. Patriots (vs. BUF). Either way, Goff is a great streaming option for those looking for big points in what probably is your final regular season matchup in fantasy. It's a trap against an improving defense. Don't chase the Vikings game because this is much tougher. D'Andre Swift is peaking at just the right time for his fantasy managers. Their defense has also allowed the fourth-most fantasy points to wideouts, so Jeudy is a viable flex. Jamey Eisenberg has his Start and Sit calls for WR here. Derek Carr, Raiders (vs. LAC). Any RB or WR who is a "consensus" RB1 or WR1 (i.e. Since Week 6, eight receivers have scored at least 17 PPR points against Minnesota, with six touchdowns over that span. Devin Singletary, Bills (at NE). mode: 'thumbnails-mid', Part of me rolls my eyes and chuckles as I feel it is the NFL PR machine in hyperdrive. Josh Palmer, Chargers (at LV). He'll immediately return to being a reliable QB1. Kareem Hunt, Browns (at HOU). And don't forget 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues. I like Jeudy as a top 15 Fantasy receiver in the majority of leagues this week. 3 PPR receiver this week. More worrisome is the rash of injuries plaguing RB (Najee Harris, Christian McCaffrey, Travis Etienne, Michael Carter, Josh Jacobs) and WR (Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Jakobi Meyers). This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL Jamaal Williams, Lions (vs. JAX). 5 in fewest Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, so it could be a tough game for Peoples-Jones and Amari Cooper in Week 14. 3 Fantasy receivers in most leagues for Week 14. Most importantly, they are quite adept at defending the deep ball, allowing just a 33% completion rate on downfield throws. They are the bread and butter of Washington's new game plan, and the Giants keep getting gashed. at D'Andre Swift, Lions (vs. JAX). With Purdy taking over for Garoppolo in Week 13 against Miami, Aiyuk had five catches for 46 yards on nine targets. I love Christian Kirk this week, and he's a must-start Fantasy receiver in all leagues. A.J. Jones was dreadful last week at Detroit with two catches for 16 yards on seven targets, but that snapped a two-game streak of him scoring at least 14 PPR points. Christian Watson, Packers (at CHI, $5,200). I'm hopeful that big games are coming for Burks, and I like that he has 20 targets in his past three outings. He now has 36 targets over his last four games. ET, CBS): Davis has been inconsistent in the stat sheets, scoring single-digit points in four of his last six games. Email marketing by StrikeStack. Late last week, each team's Walter Payton Man of the Year Award was announced. JaMarr Chase vs. Browns7. The Vikings are No. Aaron Jones, Packers (at CHI, $6,900). The same game-flow projection I mentioned in Thielens section applies here. Even if that number increases this week, which it should, Chark has reestablished himself as the WR2 ahead of Josh Reynolds. DK Metcalf vs. Panthers10. People see Houston and get excited, but as I just mentioned, the Texans' pass defense is surprisingly strong. They should have a shot at a few big plays vs. Mike White. 2004-2022 CBS Interactive. Fantasy Football Week 14 Start 'Em & Sit 'Em Wide Receivers: Ride Garrett Wilson, Jerry Jeudy to playoffs Here are the WRs you want in your lineup in Week 14, and who to avoid He comes through in a good revenge-game matchup. Both of these teams rank top seven in pace of play. It will hopefully make you feel good. 9-3-0. And this matchup against the Vikings is a sweet one. Jerry Jeudyvs. Chiefs (4:05 p.m. He's seen no fewer than eight targets in each of his last six games, and that trend should be the norm, especially with Rondale Moore and Greg Dortch dealing with injuries. 3 PPR receiver against the Rams, who have allowed four receivers to score at least 12 PPR points in their past three games. Eagles (vs. Montgomery has been rolling as the feature back of late, and the Packers are getting gashed. Swift has never beaten the Vikings before. More Sits D.J. There is as much distance between the 49ers and the second team, the Patriots, as there is between the Patriots and the No. Stop forcing this even in a fine matchup. I'm not sure, to be honest. The Lions allow the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers, with 71% of their total receiving yards allowed going to WRs. Prescott probably wont have to throw much, and although I believe he might toss a touchdown or two, my guess is he will finish with 200 yards and 1-2 touchdowns, a stat line that may disappoint. The NFL gave us six teams on bye this week. When these teams met back in Week 3, Thielen caught six passes for 61 yards and a touchdown. It's been a rough month for Smith-Schuster, who suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Jacksonville, then missed Week 11 at the Chargers and got limited production the past two weeks against the Rams and Cincinnati. Commanders (at NYG). Mac Jones, Patriots (at BUF). My guess is that the Cowboys rely heavily on Zeke and Pollard, who should split the work pretty evenly. Zeke is always in line for a goal-line touchdown, and Pollard should break a long run for a touchdown. I still like Chark as a sleeper in deeper leagues against the Jaguars, even with Jameson Williams (ACL) expected to make his NFL debut this week. The nominees are bastions in their communities who give more than just their money, but their time as well. Care to guess what situation we have this week? 2022 Fantasy Football Week 12 Start Em Sit Em: Wide Receivers. If the Browns decide to let Watson throw a lot in this matchup, it could be great news for Amari Cooper and Peoples-Jones, especially with David Njoku (knee) out for this game. He rebounds well with fine involvement. It's weird to see Deebo so cheap, but the matchup in the passing game plus San Francisco's backfield injuries say hell yes. The Ravens secondary, led by cornerback Marlon Humphrey, should be able to contain Sutton in this matchup, and he also hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Wilson over 61.5 receiving yards (-125)Start EmChris Godwinat 49ers (4:25 p.m. I admittedly always have very mixed reactions when I hear about it. 7-5-0. He has four games this season with at least eight targets, and he has scored at least 15 PPR points in each outing. All Rights Reserved. Only one or two weeks left in the fantasy regular season, so this may be your last chance to make the playoffs. Or perhaps you are fighting for a playoff Bye week. Or maybe you arent playing for anything besides playing spoiler. And despite what GNR sings, it will not be fun and games. David Montgomery, Bears (vs. GB, $7,000). It's Week 13, and the fantasy football playoffs are only a few weeks away. Brown and Smith in Week 14. Swift continues to see more and more usage. And the Browns will now venture into the Jungle to take on a tough Bengals defense. This week's matchup at home against the Ravens is good on paper, as their defense has allowed the ninth-most points to perimeter receivers, but Johnson hasn't delivered on plus matchups for much of the season. They can tee off a bit with a lead. All Ravens (vs. DEN) and Broncos (at BAL). After no byes in Week 12, Carolina and Arizona are off this week. 3 Fantasy receiver in deeper leagues, and he had another productive game with Hunter Renfrow (oblique) and Darren Waller (hamstring) out in Week 12 at Seattle with four catches for 63 yards and a touchdown on five targets. The Titans have a very good run defense so look for Trevor Lawrence and company to be airing it out if they want to keep up. This is one of those weeks where you can confidently start both Cowboys Running Backs, even if you have both on your roster. O/U 37, PIT -2.5 Smith is a solid No. As we head into the second round of the fantasy football playoffs, making WR start em or sit em decisions for Week 16 becomes even more critical as teams attempt to New York allows the third-fewest fantasy points to wide receivers. Allen is back to his top-shelf self and can own the Raiders again. Cole Kmet, Bears (vs. GB). Maybe, but we should expect the Cowboys to heavily involve Tony Pollard and Ezekiel Elliott again. FanDuel cash game and DraftKings tournament pick. The Cowboys' loss could be Collins' gain. Weighing all the potential starting options, here are our must-starts and start 'em sit 'em recommendations for Week 13. And while I'm not going to say any award recipient is an absolute angel, they are definitely doing something right and then some. Brown started every Cowboys game this season, compiling 42 tackles, seven pass breakups, and one forced fumble. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs (at CIN). PIT). And don't forget to check out Heath Cummings'wide receiver previewfor more help with matchup notes, Week 13 numbers to know and more. Probably one of the best streaming options this week, Jared Goff and the Lions welcome the Minnesota Vikings in what should be a high-scoring divisional matchup. Its Week 12 in the NFL and fantasy football season, and fantasy managers find themselves staring down You can't go with this vs. Burrow. This should be a high-scoring affair for the Chargers and Raiders, and five receivers have scored at least 13 PPR points against Las Vegas in the past four games. The Commanders are suddenly tough to get QB points against. Stefon Diggs still had a good day against the Jets last month, but Davis only caught two passes for 33 yards. The Jets of yesteryear seem to be gone and have now become a tough defense to throw on. The curse of Allen Robinson is at work. But I am sure that we see a game from Swift this weekend. Sutton has scored 12 or 13 PPR points in three games in a row, which has been quality production, and he's benefitted with Jerry Jeudy (ankle) being out. He cooled off vs. the Bengals, and that will continue this week in a run-heavy game plan. The previous year, Marquise Brown had a huge game thanks in part to his 70-yard pass play. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports By Nathan Jahnke Dec 1, 2022 Zay Jones should also be in the mix with six teams on a bye. Moore. Lets take a look at this weeks Start Em or Sit Em. All Ravens (vs. DEN). Jakobi Meyers and DeVante Parker, Patriots (vs. BUF). Peoples-Jones had a huge game in Week 13 at Houston, but it was because of his 76-yard punt return for a touchdown. Now, he's had some productive moments over that span, scoring at least 14 PPR points three times, but this is a difficult matchup for him in Week 14 against Baltimore. Geno Smith, Seahawks (at LAR). Don't chase that TD from the Patriots game. Every day, get free NFL updates sent straight to your inbox! Those who are nominated are not necessarily the ones that simply give the most money to charity. Dak Prescott has one of the best matchups on paper this week, but dont let that fool you into believing he is a must-start. The Cowboys travel to Houston this week to take on a Texans team that is currently allowing the second-least points to the Quarterback position. I remind you that in last year's game in Pittsburgh, Diontae Johnson had eight catches for 105 yards and not one, but two touchdowns. Turn down Watt vs. Mariota? All Rights Reserved. So, it can definitely happen. He hasn't scored a touchdown since Week 4, and he's been held to under 60 yards receiving in four games in a row. Moore out for Week 13. Jeudy has five games this season with at least seven targets, and he scored at least 16 PPR points in three of them. All Rams (vs. SEA). We'll see about Raheem Mostert (knee) returning for this double revenge game, but that narrative doesn't cancel the fact the 49ers are nasty against the run. His history against the Chargers is brutal. Dawson Knox, Bills (at NE). Christian Kirkat Titans (1 p.m. START 'EM Kadarius Toney, WR, Kansas City Chiefs Toney's Chiefs career got off to a hot start as he recorded four catches for 57 yards and a TD this past week. The Jets are No. They will have their best game together for Kenny Pickett. He and Keenan Allen will be what DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett were last week. Start Em, Sit 'Em is the ultimate look at the best and worst matchups based on a PPR scoring system in fantasy football. 2022 ABG-SI LLC. They have allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points per game to WRs this season. Lots of them. Taylor Heinicke, Commanders (vs. NYG). Michael Fabiano is an award-winning fantasy football analyst on Sports Illustrated and a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association (FSWA) Hall of Fame. 2 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against the Patriots, who have allowed a pair of receivers to score in each of the past two games against Minnesota in Week 12 (Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen) and Buffalo in Week 13 (Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis). For all of your final fantasy lineup decisions, be sure to check out my weekly player rankings which will be updated daily throughout the 2022 NFL season.Fabs Top 10 Wide Receivers1. Christian Watson and Allen Lazard, Packers (at CHI). Jones ripped the Bears for 35 DK points in the first meeting. But now Jeudy is expected to play in Week 13, and this is a tough matchup against the Ravens. Rachaad White and Leonard Fournette are in a 50/50 timeshare now, making both players an iffy start when going against tough run defenses. And they sure get a tough run defense in Week 14: the San Francisco 49ers. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers (vs. MIA, $5,700). Im not willing to bank on a below-average talent seeing low volume against a very good pass defense. Smith had another quality outing in Week 13 against the Titans with five catches for 102 yards and a touchdown on eight targets, and he continues to play well while Dallas Goedert (shoulder) is out. And two rookie receivers, Drake London and Garrett Wilson, have scored three touchdowns against the Bears in the past two games. With the fantasy football playoffs in sight, a huge six-team bye is causing some major Week 14 start 'em, sit 'em questions. Week 12 Start Em: Tight Ends David Njoku, Cleveland Browns The return of Deshaun Watson did not go as planned last week for the Cleveland Browns offense. This week sure looks like a good spot. Start in DFS: Garrett Wilson ($22) Sit: Devin Singletary Wilson saw the third-most air yards in any NFL game this season last week and is getting an elite 2.5 yards per route run Were staying right here with the second start recommendation. Don't trust them, much like you shouldn't have trusted the Patriots against Minnesota. Travis Etienne, Jaguars (if he returns, at DET). And that includes this week, going up against the stout San Fran rush defense. He'll be a high-end No. Brown started the season as the No. TEN). The Bucs tend to give up TE TDs, and that's what he does. I expect a better performance this week against the Buccaneers, and he had five catches for 80 yards on 13 targets against Tampa Bay in Week 2, although that was with Jameis Winston. He has 15 targets in his past two games against the Giants and Colts, and he combined for nine catches, 86 yards and two touchdowns over that span for 29 PPR points. ET, CBS): Johnson has struggled this year, scoring 11 or fewer points in his last nine games. The Falcons, Bears, Packers, Colts, Saints, and Commanders all get a late rest before the final stretch of the 2022 NFL regular season, creating plenty of start 'em, sit 'em headaches for weary fantasy owners in need of lineup advice. He also ranks 33rd in Parris Campbell, Colts (at DAL). I would wait until either Jacoby Brissett gets the job back or Deshaun Watson meets his pre-ban hype. This matchup is also great given his speed against limited corners, and he has proved to have multi-score potential. Before we get into the Week 14 start/sit fantasy advice for running backs and wide receivers, I do want to talk about something that happened within the last week. Deshaun Watson, Browns (at HOU). Chark scored a touchdown in Week 12 against Buffalo and then followed that up with five catches for 98 yards on six targets against the Jaguars, his former team, in Week 13. He either catches a long passor hes not useful in fantasy. A few things with this one. First off, Gabe Davis has not really been the Receiver fantasy players hoped he would be this season. Secondly, the Bills face a decent pass defense that held Josh Allen to 205 yards and two interceptions a month ago. Week 14 Start Em: Wide Receivers Garrett Wilson, New York Jets Well what a turn of events this has been for Garrett Wilson. I want to use players in the Vikings-Lions game, which has a projected total of 53 points, according to Caesars Sportsbook. The rookie should have his most complete passing and running game yet against a defense that struggles with both. Their defense has been tough on wideouts, allowing just six touchdowns and the second-fewest fantasy points to the position this season. And he turned one of those into a touchdown last week. Of course, the difference between Moore and Davis is Moores struggles can be blamed on his quarterbacks Davis cannot. He has six games this season with at least eight targets, and he's scored at least 13 PPR points in five of them. 3 receiver in deeper formats, and he just scored a touchdown in Week 12 in Week 12 against Buffalo with two catches for 16 yards on five targets. Jordan Akins, Texans (vs. CLE). That was his first game playing with DeAndre Hopkins, and hopefully Brown does even better with Hopkins after Arizona's bye in Week 13. O/U 50.5, PHI -5.5 SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Jeudy over 51.5 receiving yards (-125), More Starts D.J. So let's take a look at which RBs/WRs are worthy of inserting into your starting lineup and which ones should ride the pine in Week 14. The Giants have struggled against opposing receivers of late, allowing 72 catches for 843 yards and five touchdowns in their past five games against Seattle, Houston, Detroit, Dallas and Washington. Vinnie Iyer is back to help you sort through the Zay Jones disappointed last week against the Lions but has another opportunity to redeem himself this week against the Titans, who currently are giving up the most points to Wide Receivers. Therefore, expect the Bills to use both of their running backs to attack the Jets this week. Moore at Seahawks (4:25 p.m. He should be OK with the foot injury, and if he is, he'll go nuts on the fast track making up for his missed opportunity last week. Davis problem is that hes just not a particularly talented receiver. It didn't really work for the Colts, save for Michael Pittman, and they don't have a Pittman. 1 receiver for the Cardinals while Hopkins was suspended, and Brown scored at least 12 PPR points in each of his first five healthy games this season as the top target. Fantasy Implication for Mark Andrews and Demarcus Robinson, NFL Weather Report and Forecast Week 14: Chances of Rain and Snow Dot the Schedule. Garoppolo wasn't needed much last week, but this figures to be a bit of a track meet. That worked out for fantasy managers as Thielen posted a quite unhelpful 2-27 line. He's a fine thought, but just pass. In fact, no team in the league has allowed more touchdown catches (17) or fantasy points to the position. Did somebody say multi-score potential? Just go back and re-read the final paragraph in the Thielen section and replace his name with Charks. Evans should only be started in three-receiver leagues in most formats. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; George Kittle, 49ers (vs. MIA, $6,200 and $5,000). With how bad the Buc offense is and how good the front seven of the 49ers is, you have to pray that one of these guys scores a touchdown. The fact that Cam Brate and Cade Otton are eating into each others targets makes them a hard pass once again. That team is the New York Jets, who beat the Bills 20-17 in a shocking upset. And they did that with Zach Wilson, who has been benched in favor of the gunslinger Mike White. This column will not cover the elite players in the NFL 1:08 am ET, MIN -3 And speaking of setting those lineups, I will remind you of the ground rules for this column. On the season, the Ravens are allowing 37-plus fantasy points per game to WRs, the eighth-worst average in the league. The Rams should be able to score enough which makes the Raiders a trap streamer. 3 in Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Chark and Amon-Ra St. Brown should both do well in this matchup. The Giants have been consistently tough to get QB points against. Thielen had a good game against the Lions when these teams met in Week 3 with six catches for 61 yards and a touchdown on eight targets. Pro Football Network, LLC. Kittle is already due for another blowup, and the Dolphins cannot cover him. SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Davis under 3.5 receptions (-167)Sit EmBrandon Aiyukvs. _taboola.push({ Jones destroyed this matchup in Week 2 and should be insanely busy for big numbers. And that is amazing given how much publicity the NFL usually gives it. But this is a tough matchup for him in Week 14 against the Eagles, who are No. ET, CBS): Jeudy returned to action last week and led the Broncos wideouts in fantasy points (10.5) in a loss to the Ravens. Brown, Eagles (vs. However, even if Chris Moore is the Texans' main option, the matchup is not a daunting one. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Wilson over 61.5 receiving yards (-125), SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Davis under 3.5 receptions (-167), SI Sportsbook Player Prop: Smith-Schuster under 48.5 receiving yards (-120). Chris Olave Fantasy. Last week, Thielen was on the other side. He's tempting based on the matchup, but this will be a huge Nick Chubb game. This was after he had eight catches for 68 yards on 10 targets against the Chiefs in Week 10. Jones is a borderline starter in all leagues, and Marvin Jones is a sleeper in deeper formats with a revenge game against his former team. Cordarrelle Patterson and Tyler Allgeier, Falcons (vs. 3 Fantasy receiver in this matchup. O/U 51.5, PIT -1 This will be a high-scoring game, and the Jaguars allow rushing TDs. Everett didn't score before his two-pointer last week, but he finds the end zone for six this week. Injuries to Mike Williams, Courtland Sutton, Jakobi Meyers, Cooper Kupp, Brandin Cooks, Treylon Burks, Kadarius Toney, Mecole Hardman, Rondale Moore and others could make things tough for some Fantasy managers. Darius Slayton, Giants (vs. WAS). O/U 44.5, JAC -1 WEEK 13 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel. After two stellar games, Garrett Wilson is the WR Start of the Week once again in Week 14 against the Bills. Tyreek Hill at Chargers3. Buccaneers ($6,100) JuJu Smith-Schuster at Broncos ($5,600). I expect this game to be a high-scoring affair, and hopefully Thielen will be heavily targeted by Kirk Cousins. The Las Vegas Raiders defense is bad, but it seems like people are jumping on them as a streaming option against the Rams this week, which could blow up in their faces. And in two games with White, Garrett Wilson has 13 catches for 257 yards and two touchdowns on 23 targets for an average of 25.0 PPR points per game. The odds of you having a better option than Conner are pretty slim. So, while some fantasy managers might have to start him, a bad matchup against the Eagles awaits. The Bengals have had more developing issues outside without Chidobe Awuzie than in the slot. 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