Running Backs
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Jacquizz Rodgers, TB- Doug Martin suffered a concussion during the Buccaneers Week 12 game and he has yet exit the leagues concussion protocol which makes it unlikely he suits up in Week 13. Jacquizz Rodgers is going to start in his place and handle the majority of the carries which gives him a boost in value this upcoming week. If you find that Rodgers is not availble in your league then Peyton Barber makes for an interesting grab as got some run as the Buccaneers goal line back and scored two touchdowns in Week 12.
Rod Smith, DAL- Smith tied Alfred Morris with nine carries in the Cowboys Week 12 loss to the Chargers and added two catches to the stat line as well. Smith figured to be the change of pace back in Dallas after the Ezekiel Elliott suspension but word quickly spread that he could overtake Alfred Morris for lead role as well. Morris didn't play poorly against the Chargers but if there is going to be an even time share in Dallas then Smith is the man to own given his ability to catch passes as well.
D.J. Foster, ARI- Foster is worth a look in very deep PPR leagues as he has caught five passses for 44 yards over the last two games following the release of Andre Ellington. Foster played receiver at times during his days at Arizona State and was plucked off the Patriots practice squad following the injury to David Johnson earlier this year so the Cardinals are certainly intrugied by his ability.
Wide Receivers
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Josh Gordon, CLE- We finally get the return of Josh Gordon in Week 13 and Browns head coach Hue Jackson said the team plans to play Gordon as much as possible so those who own him should defintely have him in their lineups given just how big of a playmaker this guy can be when his head is on straight. Gordon has something to prove and all eyes will be on him this week.
Cordarrelle Patterson, OAK- The Radiers figure to be without their top two wide receivers in Week 13 with Amari Cooper injured and Michael Crabtree suspended for two games which leads to Seth Roberts and Patterson as the No.1 and No.2 receivers in the Oakland offense. I like Patterson's big play ability and that was on display in Week 12 when he caught three passes for 72 yards with a long of 54 yards.
Keelan Cole, JAC- I never love playing a Jaguars receiver but Cole has been a target monster of late, totaling 21 targets over the last three games. He has only been able to turn eight of those 21 targets into catches because Blake Bortles is a terrible quarterback but with Leonard Fournette seemingly limited for the time being Cole should continue to bring value in PPR leagues purely because of his target numbers.
Tight Ends
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O.J. Howard, TB- Howard has posted nearly identical stat lines over the last two weeks, catching three passes on four targets for 52 yards. In Week 11 he was able to convert one of those catches for a touchdown but nevertheless he is starting to be more involed in the team's passing attack and as well he should given his size and athleticism. Jameis Winston is expected to start in Week 13 so maybe his recent usage will be impacted as he looks to carry over the chemistry he had building with Ryan Fitzpatrick to that with Winston under center.