Week 13 Preview

Fantasy Fumble Weekly

Your ultimate guide to crushing this week’s matchups. All point totals and rostered % are from Sleeper.

📋 The Waiver Wire

Top players to target this week.

• Must-Adds: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, WR, Tennessee Titans – Nick Westbrook-Ikhine delivered 12 points Sunday at Houston, with 48 yards and a touchdown on 2 receptions. With that touchdown, Westbrook-Ikhine has now scored 6 touchdowns in the past 7 games. He is only rostered in 21% of leagues so he is a must-add this week when he plays at Washington.

• Deep League Stashes: Devaughn Vele, WR, Denver Broncos – In the last 3 weeks Vele scored at least 10 points per game and averaged almost 13 points per game. As Bo Nix heats up, Vele becomes a strong deep-league option.

• Players to Drop: Quentin Johnston, WR, Los Angeles Chargers – Quentin Johnston got no catches Monday Night despite having 5 targets. With inconsistent performance, Johnston isn’t worth a roster spot with stronger options available on waivers.

✅ Start ’Em or Sit ’Em

Your lineup decisions made simple.

• Quarterbacks: 

  • Start ‘Em: Bo Nix

  • Sit ‘Em: Geno Smith

• Running Backs:

  • Start ‘Em: Bucky Irving

  • Sit ‘Em: Travis Etienne Jr

• Wide Receivers:

  • Start ‘Em: Marquez Valdes-Scantling

  • Sit ‘Em: Deebo Samuel

• Tight Ends:

  • Start ‘Em: Jonnu Smith

  • Sit ‘Em: Cole Kmet

• Defenses:

  • Start ‘Em: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Sit ‘Em: Cleveland Browns

🚑 Injury Report

Stay ahead of the injury curve.

• Notable Injuries:

  • Josh Downs, WR, Colts – Questionable (Unlikely to play Sunday at New England).

  • Romeo Doubs, WR, Packers – Out (Thursday vs. Miami).

• Next Man Up:

  • Alec Pierce, WR, Colts – Expected to see more targets with Downs likely out.

  • Christian Watson, WR, Packers – Could see increased opportunities with Doubs sidelined.

• Game-Time Decisions:

  • Brian Robinson, RB, Commanders – Ankle injury; status to be evaluated ahead of Tennessee matchup.

  • Austin Ekeler, RB, Commanders – In concussion protocol but hopeful to play.

  • Amon-Ra St. Brown, WR, Lions – DNP on Monday; monitor his status for Thursday vs. Chicago.

🔥 Sleeper of the Week

A player flying under the radar who could explode.

• Jeremy McNichols, RB, Washington Commanders – With both Brian Robinson and Austin Ekeler questionable this week, there is huge potential for McNichols to have a breakout game. In week 4, when Austin Ekeler didn’t play, McNichols got 20 points. Keep in mind he was still sharing snaps with Brian Robinson during that game, and McNichols only played 38% of the snaps that game. Imagine McNichols’ potential without Robinson or Ekeler in the lineup. So my advice is, don’t sleep on Jeremy McNichols this week.

💭 Final Fumble

As we approach the final stretch of the fantasy season, every lineup decision counts. Whether you’re fighting for a playoff spot or securing that top seed, now’s the time to focus, adapt, and trust the process. Remember: even the smallest adjustments can lead to the biggest wins. Good luck this week, and may your Fantasy Fumble turn into a touchdown!