Fantasy Football Week 13: Biggest Sleepers at Every Position

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Maurice Moton @@MoeMoton Contributor INovember 29, 2024

Fantasy Football Week 13: Biggest Sleepers at Every Position

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For the week of Thanksgiving, fantasy football managers should give thanks to the Carolina Panthers’ much-improved offense, because that unit has some gems if you’re looking for Week 13 sleepers.

Last week, the New York Giants’ putrid offense couldn’t get anything done against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but Panthers head coach Dave Canales knows the Bucs well, after serving as their offensive coordinator in 2023. He’s going to help serve up a quarterback-receiver sleeper stack.

On the downside, we hate to see injuries, but the NFL stops for no one and the fantasy playoffs are coming up. Managers need quality replacements at a crucial point in the season.

Starting with the Black Friday game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders, we will highlight a mix of seasoned veterans and rookies who will help you finish the fantasy season on a strong note.

QB Drake Maye vs. Indianapolis Colts (21 Percent Rostered)

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Coming off, arguably, his most inefficient start, Drake Maye has a good chance to bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Colts have surrendered the sixth-most passing yards, allowing an average of 248.8 yards over the last five weeks.

Maye doesn’t have elite playmakers around him, but he’s built a strong rapport with tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, which is notable because the Colts defense gives up 11.4 fantasy points per game to players at that position.

Even more encouraging for the rookie quarterback’s fantasy ceiling, he’s rushed for at least 26 yards in five consecutive contests.

Maye has eclipsed 300 yards passing and rushing combined twice in seven starts, and he can do it against the Colts this week. With a touchdown pass or rushing score, he could post his third top-10 finish in fantasy scoring among quarterbacks.

QB Bryce Young vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5 Percent Rostered)

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Based on Bryce Young’s … Read More