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Fantasy Football Week 13: Stroud Set for Rebound, Stafford Faces Tough Test
Blitz Sports Media – by Danny Carpenter
Fantasy football enthusiasts, dust off your lineups – Week 13 is here! After a disappointing previous week, Blitz Sports Media’s Danny Carpenter is back with his Sleeper & Dud picks to guide your team to victory.
Carpenter is banking on Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud to bounce back from injury and capitalize on a favorable matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud’s return is crucial for the Texans’ playoff hopes, and Carpenter points out that the Colts are a bottom-5 team in pass defense, giving up an average of 245.4 passing yards per game.
On the other hand, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, a potential MVP candidate, faces a tougher test against the Carolina Panthers’ strong pass defense. While Stafford has excelled on the road this year, his passing yardage tends to dip, and the Panthers have allowed a low number of receiving touchdowns.
In the running back landscape, both Jaylen Warren and Gainwell are good plays this week as Buffalo gives up 148.9 rushing yards a game this season. Carpenter leans to Gainwell who has been hot recently, averaging 23.9 points the last 2 weeks.
For wide receivers, Carpenter highlights Metchie III for the Jets, who should have a good performance against an Atlanta pass defense that has struggled the last three games. He warns against over-relying on Adams, noting his high touchdown-to-reception rate might not be sustainable, especially against Carolina’s stingy pass defense.
At tight end, Carpenter identifies Helm as a potential sleeper if Okonkwo misses the game. The Jacksonville Jaguars are particularly vulnerable to tight ends, making Helm a high-upside play. Conversely, he advises against starting any Steelers tight ends, as the Buffalo Bills have been remarkably effective at shutting down the position.
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