You beat Minnesota by taking advantage of their secondary on deep
plays. The Vikings have given up a slew of deep passes (46 plays
of 20+ yards), putting them in the bottom half of the NFL. Statistically
speaking, both of these defenses have major holes against the pass,
and Vegas has taken note. The over/under for this game is sneaky
high at 49.5, tagged as the second highest in Week 13. Both Metcalf
and Lockett get deep for long touchdowns in this one after playing
second fiddle to the run game last week.
A four-for-two special
here in the SCR this week, and how fitting as it’s stuff
your face day here in America! Like I mentioned above, this is
setting up to be a high scoring game with both offenses hitting
their stride down the stretch. Diggs was an absolute beast as
the alpha while Thielen was gone in Weeks 7, 8, and 11, but there
should be enough to go around for both guys this round. Thielen
has missed a few weeks with a hamstring injury, so he’s
a risk for an in-game flare-up, but if he’s playing, he
has to be in your lineup.
Against all odds, Parker is closing in
on a career year in only Week 13. Beset by injuries and lackluster
play his first four years in the league, the former 1st rounder
has seen double digit targets in three straight, and has been
a more than serviceable WR3 the entire season. With an attackable
secondary, and anticipated negative game script, Parker should
have plenty of opportunity against Philly. Other than a Week 2
goose-egg, he’s had a solid floor, and is a more than worthy
start this late in the season.
I’m hoping the Detroit game is over by the time you really dig into
your Thanksgiving meal, cause if not, there might be some difficulty
holding your food down. With a balky Jeff Driskel barely keeping
his head above water, the deadly duo of Golladay and Jones has largely
been neutered. Chicago has life again, and they’ll look to get after
Driskel’s backup, David Bough (who?), who could be a sitting duck
(turkey?) if he can't use his legs to escape pressure. This passing
game built on the ability to get chunk plays down the field, counting
on any Detroit receiver against this defense is scary.
After being shut out for the first time in his Cowboy career,
you can bet your butt that Dallas will look to Cooper early and
often this week. So where does that leave Gallup, the productive
sidekick? I’m not sure. I’d like to believe elite
Buffalo corner Tre'davious White will shadow Cooper, freeing up
Gallup, but the Bills secondary is playing elite defense across
the board, and Gallup’s target share could suffer in a game
the ‘Boys figure to dial up a few dozen running plays. He’s
hard to sit after being so effective the last few weeks, but the
fade away matchup and likely game plan make him a WR3 at best.
I made Williams a high pick in one of my leagues, so you can imagine
how annoyed I am. Here we sit entering Week 13, and a guy who had
double-digit touchdowns last season has yet to find the endzone
in 2019. Sure he’s good for a 40 yard completion once per
game, but with Hunter Henry healthy, and Ekeler and Allen soaking
up all the short and mid-range targets, there’s only been
a few scraps available for Williams. He’s failed to top 6
targets in a game since Week 6, and without touchdowns his value
is that of a fingers-crossed WR3. Sit him and he’ll score
3 touchdowns. Start him and he probably goes 4-72. If that’s
enough to get you a win during a pivotal Week 13, then roll with
it.
