In today's Fantasy Life Newsletter, presented by Underdog:
Alright, it’s time to shake off that Thanksgiving fog and lock in.
We got a 10-game main slate and a SNF tilt between the Bills & Niners on tap.
Here’s everything you need to know before setting those lineups …
Players who are good to go. Good news for Trevor Lawrence, Breece Hall (knee), Alec Pierce (foot), Pop Douglas, and Tyjae Spears.
Players who are skakey. Things don’t sound good for DeVonta Smith (hamstring). I’d make plans without him (and bump Dallas Goedert up the ranks in the process). Josh Downs, Dalton Kincaid, and Jalen Coker have already been ruled out. David Moore is the add in Carolina if he’s still out there.
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SNF snow game? It was a whiteout at Orchard Park … last night. Things should be cleared up by kickoff, though, so don’t shy away from this spot solely because of the weather. Brock Purdy will return tonight and the Bills can clinch the AFC East with a win.
2 RBs to IR. Rough news yesterday for the Chargers and Commanders as both J.K. Dobbins and Austin Ekeler were placed on IR. More info on Brian Robinson in our injury breakdown, but neither Jeremy McNichols nor Kimani Vidal should be on waivers. Grab ‘em asap.
Read on for some Week 13 DFS angles …
What Else Is In Today's Newsletter?
- Stat of the Day: Run Jayden, Run
- Watercooler:
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Run Jayden, Run
- By Geoff Ulrich
STAT: Jayden Daniels had a 22% designed run rate in Week 12
Daniels is coming off a game where he rushed seven times for 74 yards, his best-rushing output since Week 5 against Cleveland. The rookie QB had been up against two very tough rush defenses in Pittsburgh and the Eagles previously, but his increase in yards in Week 12 was also related to the fact that OC Kliff Kingsbury pushed Daniels more as a runner, with the signal caller ending the day with a 22% designed run rate, via our Utilization Report.
The Titans are a tougher rush defense, but if they have an Achilles heel, it’s rushing QBs, as they’ve allowed the eighth-most rushing yards to opposing QBs this season—and nearly allowed 100 yards rushing to rookie Drake Maye in Week 9 (who ended with 95 yards on eight carries).
Regardless, if Daniels’ usage stays high and he continues to get designed runs called for him against Tennessee, it’s a bullish sign for him the rest of the way as we head into the fantasy playoffs.
Daniels and More Player Projections
The latest fantasy nuggets, silliness, and NFL gossip from our merry band of football nerds:
⛑️ The Captain has returned. A social media legend.
⚖️ Still need help setting your lineup? Here are your start-sit recommendations.
🤫 Week 13 sleepers. Claudia has you covered.
📊 Projections for every player in Week 13 … another tool to help with lineup decisions.
💰️ James Conner gets paid. Well-deserved.
