Week 13 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings: Must-starts, sleepers, potential busts

Jacob Camenker

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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. 

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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. 

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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 | BustsStart '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

Jacob Camenker

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Jacob Camenker first joined The Sporting News as a fantasy football intern in 2018 after his graduation from UMass. He became a full-time employee with TSN in 2021 and now serves as a senior content producer with a particular focus on the NFL. Jacob worked at NBC Sports Boston as a content producer from 2019 to 2021. He is an avid fan of the NFL Draft and ranked 10th in FantasyPros’ Mock Draft Accuracy metric in both 2021 and 2022.