Who to start in fantasy football: Week 13 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring

Matt Lutovsky

Who to start in fantasy football: Week 13 rankings, start-sit advice for PPR, standard scoring image

Six teams are on bye, some key players have already been ruled out (Aaron Jones, Jonathan Taylor, Dalton Schultz, Demario Douglas, Rashhid Shaheed), and plenty more are "questionable" (Breece Hall, Travis Etienne, Chris Godwin, Tank Dell, Keenan Allen, Chris Olave, Hollywood Brown, Trey McBride, Jayden Reed). Oh, and it's also supposed to be one of the worst weather weekends of the year. Other than that, things are just great for fantasy football owners! In an effort to make things a little easier, we've compiled all of our Week 13 fantasy rankings (PPR, standard) in this article to help with your last-minute start 'em, sit 'em calls. Consider it your one-stop cheat sheet if you've put off deciding who to start until Sunday morning. 

If you're looking for more analysis, click the links located throughout the article, which include DFS advice, start 'em/sit 'em tips, sleepers/busts, and injury updates (directly below).

WEEK 13 INJURY UPDATES:
RBs | WRs | McBride | Reed | Etienne

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Week 13 Fantasy QB Rankings

These rankings are for four-point passing TD leagues

Rank    Player
1    Dak Prescott, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
2    Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins @ Commanders
3    Jalen Hurts, Eagles vs. 49ers
4    Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs @ Packers
5    Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars vs. Bengals
6    C.J. Stroud, Texans vs. Broncos
7    Jared Goff, Lions @ Saints
8    Brock Purdy, 49ers @ Eagles
9    Justin Herbert, Chargers @ Patriots
10    Sam Howell, Commanders vs. Dolphins
11    Jordan Love, Packers vs. Chiefs
12    Russell Wilson, Broncos @ Texans
13    Matthew Stafford, Rams vs. Browns
14    Kyler Murray, Cardinals @ Steelers
15    Gardner Minshew, Colts @ Titans
16    Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers @ Panthers
17    Kenny Pickett, Steelers vs. Cardinals
18    Will Levis, Titans vs. Colts
19    Geno Smith, Seahawks @ Cowboys
20    Derek Carr, Saints vs. Lions
21    Bryce Young, Panthers @ Buccaneers
22    Bailey Zappe, Patriots vs. Chargers
23    Jake Browning, Bengals @ Jaguars
24    Desmond Ridder, Falcons @ Jets
25    Joe Flacco, Browns @ Rams
26    Tim Boyle, Jets vs. Falcons

MORE: RotoBaller "Who To Start?" tool | Draft Sharks' Week 13 projections

Week 13 Fantasy RB Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Eagles
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Patriots
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Commanders
4    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Bengals
5    Tony Pollard, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
6    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Packers
7    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Chargers
8    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Falcons
9    David Montgomery, Lions @ Saints
10    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Colts
11    Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ Jets
12    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Browns
13    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Lions
14    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
15    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Dolphins
16    Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions @ Saints
17    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. 49ers
18    Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Jaguars
19    Javonte Williams, Broncos @ Texans
20    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Cardinals
21    Jerome Ford, Browns @ Rams
22    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Cardinals
23    De'Von Achane, Dolphins @ Commanders
24    Zack Moss, Colts @ Titans
25    Devin Singletary, Texans vs. Broncos
26    AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Chiefs
27    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Cowboys
28    James Conner, Cardinals @ Steelers
29    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Rams
30    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Jets
31    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Broncos
32    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Buccaneers
33    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Chargers
34    Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Buccaneers
35    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Patriots
36    Royce Freeman, Rams vs. Browns
37    D'Ernest Johnson, Jaguars vs. Bengals
38    Tyjae Spears, Titans vs. Colts
39    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Dolphins
40    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Commanders
41    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. 49ers
42    Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Eagles
43    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars vs. Bengals
44    Chase Edmonds, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
45    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Falcons
46    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. 49ers
47    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Steelers
48    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Lions
49    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
50    Samaje Perine, Broncos @ Texans
51    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos @ Texans

WEEK 13 FANTASY ADVICE: Sleepers | Busts | Start 'em, sit 'em

Week 13 Fantasy RB PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Christian McCaffrey, 49ers @ Eagles
2    Austin Ekeler, Chargers @ Patriots
3    Raheem Mostert, Dolphins @ Commanders
4    Travis Etienne, Jaguars vs. Bengals
5    Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs @ Packers
6    Rhamondre Stevenson, Patriots vs. Chargers
7    Tony Pollard, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
8    Breece Hall, Jets vs. Falcons
9    Bijan Robinson, Falcons @ Jets
10    Alvin Kamara, Saints vs. Lions
11    Derrick Henry, Titans vs. Colts
12    David Montgomery, Lions @ Saints
13    Kyren Williams, Rams vs. Browns
14    Rachaad White, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
15    Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions @ Saints
16    Brian Robinson Jr., Commanders vs. Dolphins
17    Javonte Williams, Broncos @ Texans
18    Joe Mixon, Bengals @ Jaguars
19    Jaylen Warren, Steelers vs. Cardinals
20    D'Andre Swift, Eagles vs. 49ers
21    Jerome Ford, Browns @ Rams
22    Najee Harris, Steelers vs. Cardinals
23    De'Von Achane, Dolphins @ Commanders
24    Zack Moss, Colts @ Titans
25    Devin Singletary, Texans vs. Broncos
26    Zach Charbonnet, Seahawks @ Cowboys
27    James Conner, Cardinals @ Steelers
28    Kareem Hunt, Browns @ Rams
29    AJ Dillon, Packers vs. Chiefs
30    Tyler Allgeier, Falcons @ Jets
31    Dameon Pierce, Texans vs. Broncos
32    Chuba Hubbard, Panthers @ Buccaneers
33    Miles Sanders, Panthers @ Buccaneers
34    Joshua Kelley, Chargers @ Patriots
35    Ezekiel Elliott, Patriots vs. Chargers
36    Royce Freeman, Rams vs. Browns
37    Tyjae Spears, Titans vs. Colts
38    Antonio Gibson, Commanders vs. Dolphins
39    Jeff Wilson Jr., Dolphins @ Commanders
40    D'Ernest Johnson, Jaguars vs. Bengals
41    Kenneth Gainwell, Eagles vs. 49ers
42    Elijah Mitchell, 49ers @ Eagles
43    Chase Edmonds, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
44    Dalvin Cook, Jets vs. Falcons
45    Boston Scott, Eagles vs. 49ers
46    Emari Demercado, Cardinals @ Steelers
47    Tank Bigsby, Jaguars vs. Bengals
48    Rico Dowdle, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
49    Jamaal Williams, Saints vs. Lions
50    Samaje Perine, Broncos @ Texans
51    Jaleel McLaughlin, Broncos @ Texans

WEEK 13 DFS: Best stacks | Best values

Week 13 Fantasy WR Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Commanders
2    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
3    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Saints
4    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Patriots
5    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. 49ers
6    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
7    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Eagles
8    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Jaguars
9    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Commanders
10    Tank Dell, Texans vs. Broncos
11    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Bengals
12    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Titans
13    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. 49ers
14    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Falcons
15    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Browns
16    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Cowboys
17    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Lions
18    Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Eagles
19    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Colts
20    Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Texans
21    Christian Watson, Packers vs. Chiefs
22    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Bengals
23    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Dolphins
24    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Broncos
25    Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Packers
26    Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Jaguars
27    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Steelers
28    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Browns
29    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
30    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Cardinals
31    Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Chiefs
32    Noah Brown, Texans vs. Broncos
33    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Texans
34    Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Cardinals
35    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
36    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Buccaneers
37    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks vs. Cowboys
38    Josh Downs, Colts @ Titans
39    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Rams
40    Drake London, Falcons @ Jets
41    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Chargers
42    Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Dolphins
43    Elijah Moore, Browns @ Rams
44    Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Chiefs
45    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Saints
46    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Steelers
47    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Cowboys
48    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Jaguars
49    Robert Woods, Texans vs. Broncos
50    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Bengals
51    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Dolphins
52    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Buccaneers
53    Jalen Guyton, Chargers @ Patriots
54    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Browns
55    Treylon Burks, Titans vs. Colts
56    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Patriots
57    Justin Watson, Chiefs @ Packers
58    Dontayvion Wicks, Packers vs. Chiefs
59    A.T. Perry, Saints vs. Lions
60    Greg Dortch, Cardinals @ Steelers
61    Lynn Bowden Jr., Saints vs. Lions
62    Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
63    Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
64    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Saints
65    Keith Kirkwood, Saints vs. Lions
66    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Packers
67    Cedric Tillman, Browns @ Rams
68    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Buccaneers
69    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Titans
70    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Chargers
71    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Colts
72    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins @ Commanders
73    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Packers
74    Chris Moore, Titans vs. Colts
75    Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Saints
76    Trenton Irwin, Bengals @ Jaguars

WEEK 13 DFS LINEUPS: DraftKings | FanDuel

Week 13 Fantasy WR PPR Rankings

These rankings are for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Tyreek Hill, Dolphins @ Commanders
2    CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
3    Amon-Ra St. Brown, Lions @ Saints
4    Keenan Allen, Chargers @ Patriots
5    Mike Evans, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
6    A.J. Brown, Eagles vs. 49ers
7    Michael Pittman Jr., Colts @ Titans
8    Ja'Marr Chase, Bengals @ Jaguars
9    Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins @ Commanders
10    Tank Dell, Texans vs. Broncos
11    Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Eagles
12    Garrett Wilson, Jets vs. Falcons
13    Calvin Ridley, Jaguars vs. Bengals
14    Cooper Kupp, Rams vs. Browns
15    DeVonta Smith, Eagles vs. 49ers
16    DK Metcalf, Seahawks @ Cowboys
17    Chris Olave, Saints vs. Lions
18    Deebo Samuel, 49ers @ Eagles
19    DeAndre Hopkins, Titans vs. Colts
20    Courtland Sutton, Broncos @ Texans
21    Christian Kirk, Jaguars vs. Bengals
22    Terry McLaurin, Commanders vs. Dolphins
23    Nico Collins, Texans vs. Broncos
24    Rashee Rice, Chiefs @ Packers
25    Puka Nacua, Rams vs. Browns
26    Chris Godwin, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
27    Marquise Brown, Cardinals @ Steelers
28    Christian Watson, Packers vs. Chiefs
29    Adam Thielen, Panthers @ Buccaneers
30    Romeo Doubs, Packers vs. Chiefs
31    Diontae Johnson, Steelers vs. Cardinals
32    Tee Higgins, Bengals @ Jaguars
33    George Pickens, Steelers vs. Cardinals
34    Jerry Jeudy, Broncos @ Texans
35    Tyler Lockett, Seahawks @ Cowboys
36    Drake London, Falcons @ Jets
37    Noah Brown, Texans vs. Broncos
38    Josh Downs, Colts @ Titans
39    Brandin Cooks, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
40    DeVante Parker, Patriots vs. Chargers
41    Jahan Dotson, Commanders vs. Dolphins
42    Jayden Reed, Packers vs. Chiefs
43    Amari Cooper, Browns @ Rams
44    Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks @ Cowboys
45    Curtis Samuel, Commanders vs. Dolphins
46    Elijah Moore, Browns @ Rams
47    Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Steelers
48    Tyler Boyd, Bengals vs. Jaguars
49    Robert Woods, Texans vs. Broncos
50    Jonathan Mingo, Panthers @ Buccaneers
51    Jameson Williams, Lions @ Saints
52    Zay Jones, Jaguars vs. Bengals
53    Tutu Atwell, Rams vs. Browns
54    Greg Dortch, Cardinals @ Steelers
55    Jalen Guyton, Chargers @ Patriots
56    Lynn Bowden Jr., Saints vs. Lions
57    Quentin Johnston, Chargers @ Patriots
58    Justin Watson, Chiefs @ Packers
59    Treylon Burks, Titans vs. Colts
60    Josh Reynolds, Lions @ Saints
61    Keith Kirkwood, Saints vs. Lions
62    Cedric Tillman, Browns @ Rams
63    Trey Palmer, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
64    A.T. Perry, Saints vs. Lions
65    Michael Gallup, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
66    JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots vs. Chargers
67    Kalif Raymond, Lions @ Saints
68    DJ Chark, Panthers @ Buccaneers
69    Skyy Moore, Chiefs @ Packers
70    Dontayvion Wicks, Packers vs. Chiefs
71    Trenton Irwin, Bengals @ Jaguars
72    Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Titans vs. Colts
73    Cedrick Wilson, Dolphins @ Commanders
74    Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Chiefs @ Packers
75    Alec Pierce, Colts @ Titans
76    Chris Moore, Titans vs. Colts

Week 13 Fantasy TE Rankings (Standard)

These rankings are for non-PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Packers
2    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Bengals
3    George Kittle, 49ers @ Eagles
4    David Njoku, Browns @ Rams
5    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Saints
6    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Lions
7    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Dolphins
8    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Steelers
9    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Jets
10    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
11    Brevin Jordan, Texans vs. Broncos
12    Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. Cardinals
13    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Falcons
14    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Lions
15    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Chargers
16    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans vs. Colts
17    Tanner Hudson, Bengals @ Jaguars
18    Jonnu Smith, Falcons @ Jets
19    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Browns
20    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
21    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Chargers
22    Tucker Kraft, Packers vs. Chiefs
23    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Patriots
24    Adam Trautman, Broncos @ Texans
25    Tommy Tremble, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
26    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Cowboys

Week 13 Fantasy TE PPR Rankings

These rankings for full-point PPR leagues

Rank    Player
1    Travis Kelce, Chiefs @ Packers
2    Evan Engram, Jaguars vs. Bengals
3    David Njoku, Browns @ Rams
4    George Kittle, 49ers @ Eagles
5    Sam LaPorta, Lions @ Saints
6    Trey McBride, Cardinals @ Steelers
7    Logan Thomas, Commanders vs. Dolphins
8    Taysom Hill, Saints vs. Lions
9    Kyle Pitts, Falcons @ Jets
10    Jake Ferguson, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
11    Brevin Jordan, Texans vs. Broncos
12    Pat Freiermuth, Steelers vs. Cardinals
13    Tyler Conklin, Jets vs. Falcons
14    Juwan Johnson, Saints vs. Lions
15    Tanner Hudson, Bengals @ Jaguars
16    Hunter Henry, Patriots vs. Chargers
17    Chigoziem Okonkwo, Titans vs. Colts
18    Tyler Higbee, Rams vs. Browns
19    Jonnu Smith, Falcons @ Jets
20    Cade Otton, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
21    Mike Gesicki, Patriots vs. Chargers
22    Tucker Kraft, Packers vs. Chiefs
23    Gerald Everett, Chargers @ Patriots
24    Adam Trautman, Broncos @ Texans
25    Tommy Tremble, Panthers vs. Buccaneers
26    Noah Fant, Seahawks @ Cowboys

Week 13 Fantasy Defense Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Dallas Cowboys vs. Seahawks
2    Kansas City Chiefs @ Packers
3    Cleveland Browns @ Rams
4    Detroit Lions @ Saints
5    New York Jets vs. Falcons
6    San Francisco 49ers @ Eagles
7    Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cardinals
8    Miami Dolphins @ Commanders
9    New Orleans Saints vs. Lions
10    Atlanta Falcons @ Jets
11    Indianapolis Colts @ Titans
12    Cincinnati Bengals @ Jaguars
13    Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Bengals
14    New England Patriots vs. Chargers
15    Tennessee Titans vs. Colts
16    Los Angeles Rams vs. Browns
17    Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Panthers
18    Los Angeles Chargers @ Patriots
19    Houston Texans vs. Broncos
20    Denver Broncos @ Texans
21    Philadelphia Eagles vs. 49ers
22    Arizona Cardinals @ Steelers
23    Seattle Seahawks @ Cowboys
24    Carolina Panthers @ Buccaneers
25    Green Bay Packers vs. Chiefs
26    Washington Commanders vs. Dolphins

Week 13 Fantasy Kicker Rankings

Rank    Player
1    Dustin Hopkins, Browns @ Rams
2    Matt Gay, Colts @ Titans
3    Brandon McManus, Jaguars vs. Bengals
4    Nick Folk, Titans vs. Colts
5    Younghoe Koo, Falcons @ Jets
6    Brandon Aubrey, Cowboys vs. Seahawks
7    Jake Elliott, Eagles vs. 49ers
8    Blake Grupe, Saints vs. Lions
9    Cameron Dicker, Chargers @ Patriots
10    Harrison Butker, Chiefs @ Packers
11    Jason Myers, Seahawks @ Cowboys
12    Jason Sanders, Dolphins @ Commanders
13    Matt Ammendola, Texans vs. Broncos
14    Greg Zuerlein, Jets vs. Falcons
15    Riley Patterson, Lions @ Saints
16    Chase McLaughlin, Buccaneers vs. Panthers
17    Jake Moody, 49ers @ Eagles
18    Evan McPherson, Bengals @ Jaguars
19    Wil Lutz, Broncos @ Texans
20    Matt Prater, Cardinals @ Steelers
21    Lucas Havrisik, Rams vs. Browns
22    Joey Slye, Commanders vs. Dolphins
23    Eddy Pineiro, Panthers @ Buccaneers
24    Chris Boswell, Steelers vs. Cardinals
25    Chad Ryland, Patriots vs. Chargers
26    Anders Carlson, Packers vs. Chiefs

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Matt Lutovsky has been a writer and editor for The Sporting News since 2007, primarily writing about fantasy sports, betting, and gaming.