Fantasy Football Survival Guide: Week 13 Tips for Thanksgiving Week

Thanksgiving Week: A Crucial Moment for Fantasy Managers

As Thanksgiving week rolls in, families gather around to celebrate with food, fun, and, of course, football. But for fantasy football managers, it's also a critical juncture in the regular season. Many teams are fighting for their playoff lives with just two games left to secure a spot in the postseason.

While teams boasting records of 9-3 or 8-4 are happily cruising towards the playoffs, those at 7-5, 5-6, and even 5-7 must navigate perilous waters with no margin for error. For them, the playoff atmosphere has already started. Lineup decisions made this week could either set up a path for success or lead to disappointment, making it essential to stay on top of the fantasy scene.

Key Players to Monitor

Week 13 will see several players under the spotlight affecting fantasy outcomes:

Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens: Struggling with a toe injury, Jackson has not hit 200 passing yards in recent games and needs to bounce back against the Bengals.
Jacoby Brissett, Arizona Cardinals: Brissett has been consistent with his performance and faces a vulnerable Buccaneers defense this week.
Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles: After a strong showing against Dallas, Hurts aims to capitalize against the Bears.

Running Back Rankings

Travis Etienne Jr. and Kyren Williams are expected to shine, while Jared Goff and Daniel Jones are advised against in their upcoming matchups.

Wide Receiver Insights

This season, surprises reign with Jaxon Smith-Njigba and George Pickens leading in PPR points. However, Chris Olave and Michael Pittman are deemed risky plays based on their tough matchups.

Looking Ahead

As the week progresses, fantasy managers are reminded to take calculated risks when setting their lineups. Those who trust their instincts now could live to fight another day, while others may find themselves without any dessert. Everyone wants pie at Thanksgiving—let’s make sure fantasy managers don’t go hungry!