Christian McCaffrey is on bye this week, which would normally be a big deal, but considering how much time he's spent on the IR this year, he's not exactly "missed" in our Week 13 fantasy RB PPR rankings. Still, not having Panthers and Buccaneers backs -- as well as several injury/COVID concerns -- hurts the running back depth overall. Fortunately, there is also a notable group of injured RBs ready to return to action, so there is no shortage of start 'em, sit 'em options and potential sleepers.
Chris Carson (vs. Giants), Raheem Mostert (vs. Bills), and Austin Ekeler (vs. Patriots) returned in Week 12 and will solidify the borderline-RB1 range. Myles Gaskin (vs. Bengals), D'Andre Swift (@ Bears), David Johnson (vs. Colts) look set to return this week, and all should be in fantasy lineups, as well. (Update: Swift will reportedly be significantly limited if he's active.)
WEEK 13 STANDARD RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Running back | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
However, there are a few key players who could remain out of action. James Conner and Jonathan Taylor were put on the COVID list late last week, so they figure to be quarantining this week but will have a chance to return. Todd Gurley (knee) also may not be able to play, so the likes of Benny Snell (vs. Washington), Jordan Wilkins (@ Texans), Nyheim Hines (@ Texans), and Brian Hill (vs. Saints) will be on the rise in Week 13 if the starters in front of them can't get and stay healthy. (Update: Gurley is "questionable" but on track to play in Week 13.)
WEEK 13 PPR RANKINGS:
Quarterback | Wide receiver | Tight end | D/ST | Kicker
As usual, there are a handful of sleepers who really rise in PPR formats, including J.D. McKissic (@ Steelers), James White (@ Chargers), and Chase Edmonds (vs. Rams). It's worth noting, though, that several other "PPR backs" have ascended to bigger roles, with Hines (@ Texans) and D'Andre Swift (@ Bears) essentially becoming starters. Cam Akers (@ Cardinals) has also been playing more lately and has the potential to be a big PPR contributor if given the chance.
WEEK 13 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Some power backs, like Damien Harris (@ Chargers) and Wayne Gallman (@ Seahawks, lose a little bit of value in PPR, but given how many scoring chances they get, they still are worth starting. Even someone like Frank Gore (vs. Raiders) has more value than you might think in PPR, as he hauled in all three targets last week in addition to 18 carries.
WEEK 13 DFS CASH LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel
Reminder: As always, we expect to make plenty of changes to these RB PPR rankings throughout the week, so check back for updates. For individual analysis of key RBs, click here.
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Week 13 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings
These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues.
WEEK 13 FANTASY: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em
| Rank | Player |
| 1 | Dalvin Cook, MIN vs. JAX |
| 2 | Alvin Kamara, NO @ ATL |
| 3 | Derrick Henry, TEN vs. CLE |
| 4 | James Robinson, JAX @ MIN |
| 5 | Nick Chubb, CLE @ TEN |
| 6 | Miles Sanders, PHI @ GB |
| 7 | Austin Ekeler, LAC vs. NE |
| 8 | Aaron Jones, GB vs. PHI |
| 9 | Antonio Gibson, WAS @ PIT |
| 10 | David Montgomery, CHI vs. DET |
| 11 | Chris Carson, SEA vs. NYG |
| 12 | Ezekiel Elliott, DAL @ BAL |
| 13 | Kareem Hunt, CLE @ TEN |
| 14 | Raheem Mostert, SF vs. BUF |
| 15 | Jonathan Taylor, IND @ HOU |
| 16 | Myles Gaskin, MIA vs. CIN |
| 17 | Devontae Booker, LV @ NYJ |
| 18 | Melvin Gordon, DEN @ KC |
| 19 | Damien Harris, NE @ LAC |
| 20 | David Johnson, HOU vs. IND |
| 21 | Kenyan Drake, ARI vs. LAR |
| 22 | Giovani Bernard, CIN @ MIA |
| 23 | Benny Snell, PIT vs. WAS |
| 24 | Wayne Gallman, NYG @ SEA |
| 25 | Clyde Edwards-Helaire, KC vs. DEN |
| 26 | JK Dobbins, BAL vs. DAL |
| 27 | Nyheim Hines, IND @ HOU |
| 28 | J.D. McKissic, WAS @ PIT |
| 29 | Frank Gore, NYJ vs. LV |
| 30 | Todd Gurley, ATL vs. NO |
| 31 | Cam Akers, LAR @ ARI |
| 32 | Jordan Wilkins, IND @ HOU |
| 33 | Zack Moss, BUF @ SF |
| 34 | Darrell Henderson, LAR @ ARI |
| 35 | James White, NE @ LAC |
| 36 | Kerryon Johnson, DET @ CHI |
| 37 | Gus Edwards, BAL vs. DAL |
| 38 | Phillip Lindsay, DEN @ KC |
| 39 | Chase Edmonds, ARI vs. LAR |
| 40 | Duke Johnson, HOU vs. IND |
| 41 | Adrian Peterson, DET @ CHI |
| 42 | Kalen Ballage, LAC vs. NE |
| 43 | Jerick McKinnon, SF vs. BUF |
| 44 | Mark Ingram, BAL vs. DAL |
| 45 | Le'Veon Bell, KC vs. DEN |
| 46 | Devin Singletary, BUF @ SF |
| 47 | Latavius Murray, NO @ ATL |
| 48 | Jamaal Williams, GB vs. PHI |
| 49 | Jeff Wilson Jr., SF vs. BUF |
| 50 | Carlos Hyde, SEA vs. NYG |
| 51 | Brian Hill, ATL vs. NO |
| 52 | Anthony McFarland, PIT vs. WAS |
| 53 | Boston Scott, PHI @ GB |
| 54 | Malcolm Brown, LAR @ ARI |
| 55 | Tony Pollard, DAL @ BAL |
| 56 | Dion Lewis, NYG @ SEA |
| 57 | Samaje Perine, CIN @ MIA |
| 58 | Mike Boone, MIN vs. JAX |
| 59 | Ito Smith, ATL vs. NO |
| 60 | Joshua Kelley, LAC vs. NE |
| 61 | Ty Johnson, NYJ vs. LV |
| 62 | Corey Clement, PHI @ GB |
| 63 | Darrel Williams, KC vs. DEN |
| 64 | D'Onta Foreman, TEN vs. CLE |
| 65 | Sony Michel, NE @ LAC |
| 66 | Jeremy McNichols, TEN vs. CLE |
