Six fantasy-relevant wide receivers, including Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Williams, Jameson Williams, Jerry Jeudy, Kadarius Toney, and Romeo Doubs, failed to suit up last week, and they'll be forcing fantasy football owners to monitor injury reports closely throughout the week. The statuses of all six will have an effect on Week 13 WR rankings and start 'em, sit 'em decisions.
Below, we'll give you the latest news on these pass-catchers and break down how their injuries could potentially affect the Week 13 fantasy landscape. For updates on ailing QBs Matthew Stafford and Justin Fields, click here; for news on injured RBs Joe Mixon, Leonard Fournette, JK Dobbins, and Raheem Mostert, click here; for the latest on banged-up RBs Travis Etienne, Damien Harris, Michael Carter, and AJ Dillon, click here; for more on the statuses of Aaron Rodgers, Darnell Mooney, and Jakobi Meyers, go here.
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WEEK 13 FANTASY: Top waiver pickups | FAAB planner
Ja'Marr Chase injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Chase (hip) is expected to return to game action this Sunday against Kansas City, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Chase practiced in a limited fashion all of last week but ended up missing his fourth straight contest.
Chase's return comes at a perfect time for fantasy owners needing him for the stretch run of the season. Additionally, he draws a plus matchup against a Chiefs defense allowing the seventh-most fantasy points per game to WRs (31.2) in what's projected to be a high-scoring matchup. Chase had his way against Kansas City in Week 17 of last season, racking up 266 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 11 receptions in Cincinnati's 34-31 win. He wasn't as effective in their AFC Championship rematch but still hauled in six receptions for 54 yards and a TD. Chase remains a must-start WR1.
WEEK 13 STANDARD RANKINGS:
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Mike Williams injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Williams (ankle) missed Sunday's 25-24 last-second victory over Arizona after failing to practice all week. Williams aggravated his ankle in Week 11's home bout with Kansas City, logging just six snaps before exiting the game.
Hopefully, Williams can return to practice in some capacity this week, boosting his chances of suiting up in Week 13 against Las Vegas. We'll get a better feel for his Week 13 prospects once the Chargers' initial injury report drops on Wednesday. If he's unable to go, expect a higher target share to go toward Keenan Allen, Joshua Palmer, Gerald Everett, and DeAndre Carter, all of whom would be in play in 12-team leagues. Williams will be an obvious risk, but as long as he's active, fantasy owners should have him in their lineups.
WEEK 13 PPR RANKINGS:
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Jameson Williams injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Williams (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve last week, but according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, head coach Dan Campbell said it would be "a tall order, but anything's open" for Williams to play this Sunday.
With the Lions' playoff hopes fading, it makes sense to see Detroit take a more cautious approach with their 2022 first-round pick. Williams will still make his NFL debut this season, but it might come in Week 14. In the meantime, expect DJ Chark and Kalif Raymond to remain Jared Goff's top options after Amon-Ra St. Brown. Given the matchup, Chark and Raymond both have some deep-league flex appeal.
Jerry Jeudy injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Jeudy (ankle) ended up missing his second-straight game in Week 12 after failing to practice all of last week. Head coach Nathaniel Hackett called Jeudy "day-to-day" earlier last week, but three-straight DNPs throughout the week complicated that notion.
We'll see if Jeudy's able to return to practice this week, but with Denver sitting in last place in the AFC West, there's no rush for Jeudy to come back if he's less than 100 percent. If Jeudy misses Week 13's home tilt with the Ravens, look for Courtland Sutton and Kendall Hinton to be Russell Wilson's top receiving options in Denver's underwhelming offense. Only Sutton is worth starting in most 12-team formats, but Hinton could be a cheap DFS play.
Kadarius Toney injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Toney (hamstring) missed last week's game and is considered "day to day," according to Chiefs' coach Andy Reid.
Given Toney's injury history and the tricky nature of hamstring injuries, fantasy owners shouldn't expect him to be out there against the Bengals this week. Even if he does return, he's nothing more than a risky flex in a crowded Chiefs' WR room.
Romeo Doubs injury update, Week 13 fantasy outlook
Doubs (ankle) didn't play for a third straight week after landing on the Packers' inactives list ahead of their Week 12 Sunday Night matchup against the Eagles.
Doubs didn't participate in practice all of last week but could end up making his return to practice ahead of Green Bay's Week 13 matchup against Chicago. If Doubs can't go for a fourth straight week, look for a higher target share to go toward Christian Watson, Randall Cobb, and Allen Lazard. Even if Doubs is active, he's a risky option given Watson's rise and the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Rodgers' health.
