NFL DFS Week 13 Picks, Projections & Playbook For DraftKings & FanDuel

The Ravens pass defense has struggled this season and we know that Hurts is always live to add a rushing touchdown or two. He's not cheap, but the upside to be the top scoring QB is always there.

The Buccaneers have an elite matchup against the Carolina Panthers this weekend and Mayfield could very easily have two or more passing touchdowns. The hope is that Mayfield is the one doing the scoring because this is also an elite spot for the running backs and Bucky Irving is on the cover of this week's playbook.

There is really no better matchup for QB's this season than a matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stroud hasn't had the best statistical season and he's also struggled on the road but with a healthy Nico Collins and Tank Dell I'm expecting a strong performance this weekend.

Stafford was my top QB play in the QB Coach this week. I love this matchup against the Saints with a healthy Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp at his disposal. The Saints offense has been putting points on the board lately and if this game turns into a shootout we could have a big fantasy day here.

Herbert's current ownership is 2x the next QB as everyone is looking towards the Chargers QB against the Falcons this weekend. With JK Dobbins out with an injury the expectations are that Herbert may be throwing more in this matchup. We also can't ignore his recent uptick in rushing upside, totaling two rushing TD's over the last three games.

Yes, the Ravens have one of the better run defenses in football but we can't not include Barkley in the playbook after he rushed for 255 yards last week against the Rams. He's also a factor in the passing game and the Eagles ARE still going to run the football in this game.

The Titans have a strong run defense and that was put on display last week as Mixon was absolutely shut down by the Titans las week. That said he still caught five passes on six targets and now has a much better matchup against Jacksonville.

One of the highest rostered players on the slate this week. Maybe a bit of an overreaction to Saquon Barkley running for 255 yards last week against the Rams but there is going to be a lot of volume for Kamara this weekend against the Rams even if Taysom Hill is going to be more involved as wel.

Love the carry volume for Jones of late and this is a matchup against the Cardinals where the Vikings should find success running the football.

Pollard continues to be a great cash game plug and this week he likely has some nice GPP upside as well. The Commanders do not have a great run defense and the Titans are playing some smash mouth football with Pollard this season.

The guy pretty much doesn't leave the field and while the Steelers have a strong defense, they can be beatable on the ground. Brown is also a big factor in the passing game and the Steelers defense can't exactly stack the box knowing they have to deal with Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins on the outside.

The Panthers have the worst run defense in football and Irving is very popular this week for that reason. Sure, Rachaad White will get his snaps and so will Sean Tucker but if last week proved to us anything it's that Irving is still the lead back in this offense and should see the most touches this weekend.

I've mentioned a few backs that have high ownership this week but nobody has higher ownership than Gus Edwards. With JK Dobbins out of the lineup against the Falcons we see Edwards move into the starting role where he figures to get most of the early down, short-yardage and red zone work.

Ravens are allowing the second most fantasy points to the wide receiver position. Brown is the top receiver in this offense and we are expecting some fireworks in this game between the Eagles and Ravens. Brown is coming off of a game where he had six catches for 109 yards and a touchdown.

The Jags are allowing the third most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. Collins had five catches for 92 yards and a touchdown against the Titans last week. He's looked good since his return to the lineup and he is set up for a break out game here in Week 13. Remember, it was back in Week 4 where Collins had 12 catches for 151 yards and a score.

I love the Rams receivers this weekend and would play them both in the same lineup. Nacua has totaled 16 catches on 22 targets for 220 yards and a score over the last two weeks. The Saints pass defense has not been good this season and is worse off since trading away Marshon Lattimore.

The yardage and reception numbers are better for Nacua over the last two weeks but Kupp has three touchdowns to go along with his 14 catches on 21 targets for 166 yards. Like Nacua, I'm all in on the Rams receivers this weekend.

We were so close to getting the Evans long touchdown last week. I'd be willing to bet we get it this weekend against the Panthers. Evans had five catches on six targets for 68 yards last week in his return against the Giants.

He is going to be a target hog in this matchup against the Falcons. With JK Dobbins out of the lineup we likely see the Chargers look to the throw the football more in this spot against the Falcons, especially if they can't get the Gus Bus started.

It hasn't exactly been the rookie season we expected from Marvin Harrison Jr. but this is a matchup where maybe we get a ceiling performance. The Vikings have a strong run defense but their pass defense has been exposed and we saw that last week when Caleb Williams carved them up and big days where had by Keenan Allen and DJ Moore.

Dell missed the first matchup against the Jaguars this season but now that he's locked in as a top two receiver he should be in a nice spot to benefit. He is a home run hitter against a defense that gives up a lot of home runs.

He gets a lot of attention by opposing defenses but that doesn't stop Will Levis from throwing him the football. A few weeks back we saw his ceiling when he had two touchdowns against the Chargers. He has a safe floor and should be targeted close to 10 times in this game.

I think the Panthers could be a little sneaky this weekend. The Buccaneers defense is really not that good and Legette is the receiver more likely to make the big play and a find the end zone for the Panthers.

Adam Thielen returned to the lineup last week and made a nice impact. The price is still more than fair, especially on DraftKings where we get the full PPR. Again, I kinda like the Panthers passing attack this weekend.

The Titans have had a pretty good defense this season but their secondary has taken some hits and Noah Brown has really started to get his footing in this passing attack. With Washington dealing with injuries to their backfield, we could see the Commanders throw a bit more in this matchup.

He is going to be in so many lineups this weekend and at this point those who have been against the Taysom Hill truthers are now joining the Taysom Hill truthers. He had a ridiculous performance against the Browns last weekend and then the coaching staff came out and said they hope to continue to get him involved moving forward.

Again, I really like this Buccaneers offense this week. The Panthers are one of the worst teams in the NFL defending the opposing tight end and Otton was putting up some big numbers prior to the return of Mike Evans. 

Safe cash game play. The Colts struggle against opposing tight ends and Henry is the top target getter on this Patriots offense.

Off the injury report is all we needed to see here. Dissly is establishing himself as one of the target favorites for Justin Herbert and a reliable one at that.

Trevor Lawrence returning is certainly better news for the Jags offense but Lawrence wasn't very good this season before his injury. Meanwhile the Texans defense is really starting to get after the QB.

The Vikings defense continues to be a solid play in DFS. Yes, they give up yards and yes they give up some points but they also sack the QB and get turnovers. They have a good run defense and the Cardinals offense has been rather inconsistent. 

We have a West Coast team going to the East Coast. The Jets are coming off of a bye and at home. The weather is also expected to be a bit cold and windy but Seattle is use to playing in the elements.