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Thanksgiving Week Fantasy Football Insights for Week 13

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Thanksgiving Week Fantasy Football Insights for Week 13

Thanksgiving Week brings a unique and sometimes challenging slate for fantasy football managers. With the NFL introducing a game on Black Friday, a significant portion of Week 13's matchups occur before the traditional Sunday games. This unusual setup requires fantasy managers to make quick decisions and stay updated on injury reports as the regular fantasy season winds down. To help navigate this week's complexities, it's essential to identify key players to start or sit, spotlight potential sleepers, and keep an eye on the latest injury updates, all while preparing for a full 16-game slate.

Looking at the key injuries, the Chicago Bears travel to face the Detroit Lions having lost their previous five games, albeit with a relatively healthy roster. No notable Chicago skill-position players appear on the injury report. In contrast, the Lions' receiving corps faces some challenges; Kalif Raymond has landed on injured reserve due to a foot injury, while star receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown was limited in practice with knee issues. For the Lions, running back Jahmyr Gibbs stands out as a player to start this week as he excels at home, averaging 6.6 yards per carry in his five home games this season. Conversely, quarterback Jared Goff is advised to be sat due to a less than favorable matchup against a Bears defense that has allowed the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks in the NFC.

As for the Dallas Cowboys, they encounter several injury issues ahead of their Thanksgiving game. Tight end Jake Ferguson remains in the concussion protocol, and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, while limited in practice with back and foot injuries, is expected to play. Running back Rico Dowdle has shown promise lately, having contributed 98 total yards in the previous week. The struggling New York Giants, on the other hand, could be missing quarterback Tommy DeVito, who is questionable due to an arm injury, with Drew Lock likely to step in if DeVito is unable to play. Additionally, due to injuries, tight end Luke Schoonmaker presents a risky start against a Giants defense that has performed well against tight ends this season.

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Last Updated:November 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM

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