Updated Week 13 Fantasy QB Rankings: Start-sit quarterbacks, best sleepers, top bye streamers this week originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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Week 13 doesn't have bye weeks, so fantasy football managers will be able to choose from all 32 teams and their own rosters for starters this week.
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Scroll down to see The Sporting News' full Week 13 QB rankings for the full positional picture.
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Fantasy QB Rankings Week 13: Start-sit quarterback lineup advice
These Week 13 quarterback rankings are based on 4-point passing touchdowns and one point for every 25 passing yards.
Rk
Tr
Quarterbacks
TM
OPP
1
1
Lamar Jackson
BAL
CIN
2
1
Jalen Hurts
PHI
CHI
3
1
Drake Maye
NE
NYG
4
2
Josh Allen
BUF
@PIT
5
2
Patrick Mahomes
KC
@DAL
6
2
Matthew Stafford
LAR
@CAR
7
3
Jacoby Brissett
ARI
@TB
8
3
Bo Nix
DEN
@WAS
9
3
Justin Herbert
LAC
LV
10
3
Joe Burrow
CIN
@BAL
11
3
Jordan Love
GB
@DET
12
3
Dak Prescott
DAL
KC
13
4
Trevor Lawrence
JAX
@TEN
14
4
Sam Darnold
SEA
MIN
15
5
Daniel Jones
IND
HOU
16
5
Brock Purdy
SF
@CLE
17
5
Caleb Williams
CHI
@PHI
18
5
Jared Goff
DET
GB
19
6
Shedeur Sanders
CLE
SF
20
6
Cam Ward
TEN
JAX
21
6
Jameis Winston
NYG
@NE
22
6
Kirk Cousins
ATL
@NYJ
23
7
Tyrod Taylor
NYJ
ATL
24
7
Tyler Shough
NO
@MIA
25
7
J.J. McCarthy
MIN
@SEA
26
7
Bryce Young
CAR
LAR
27
8
Teddy Bridgewater
TB
ARI
28
8
Davis Mills
HOU
@IND
29
8
Tua Tagovailoa
MIA
NO
30
8
Mason Rudolph
PIT
BUF
31
8
Marcus Mariota
WAS
DEN
32
8
Geno Smith
LV
@LAC
33
9
Justin Fields
NYJ
ATL
34
9
Russell Wilson
NYG
@NE
35
9
Joe Flacco
CIN
@BAL
36
9
Kenny Pickett
LV
@LAC
37
10
Spencer Rattler
NO
@MIA
38
10
Andy Dalton
CAR
LAR
39
10
Mac Jones
SF
@CLE
40
10
Zach Wilson
MIA
NO
41
10
Quinn Ewers
MIA
NO
42
10
Tyler Huntley
BAL
CIN
INJ
--
Baker Mayfield
TB
ARI
INJ
--
Jayden Daniels
WAS
DEN
INJ
--
Jaxson Dart
NYG
@NE
INJ
--
CJ Stroud
HOU
@IND
INJ
--
Aaron Rodgers
PIT
BUF
INJ
--
Dillon Gabriel
CLE
SF
IR
--
Michael Penix Jr.
ATL
@NYJ
IR-R
--
Kyler Murray
ARI
@TB
IR
--
Carson Wentz
MIN
@SEA
BEST FANTASY PICKUPS: Week 13 waiver wire guide
Fantasy QBs on Week 13 Bye
No NFL teams have a bye week in Week 13.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhich QB injuries should I monitor for fantasy Week 13?
Joe Burrow is back! The Bengals activated Joe Cool from injured reserve. He's worth a low-end QB1 fantasy lineup spot against the Ravens, especially with Ja'Marr Chase himself returning (from suspension).
Baker Mayfield has a sprained AC joint in his shoulder and remains in jeopardy to suit up for the Buccaneers in Week 13. Teddy Bridgewater would step in, hopefully incorporating Chris Godwin more frequently into the offense. Bucky Irving should return in the backfield, too, to give him a dump-off outlet.
Jameis Winston shined in place of Jaxson Dart (concussion), but the latter may return under center for the Giants this week. Be careful not to spend much money on Winston during waiver-wire runs, as he might not even play in Week 13 or beyond.
The Steelers' Aaron Rodgers (non-throwing wrist) did not play in Week 12 and might again cede to Mason Rudolph, who stepped in effectively at the Bears, in a crucial AFC matchup with the Bills.
Who are the best Week 13 fantasy QBs?
The middle tier of your typical starting fantasy quarterbacks are dealing with tough statistical matchups this week. (More on this below.)
If you roster the likes of Lamar Jackson (vs. Bengals), Jalen Hurts (vs. Bears), Drake Maye (vs. Giants), Josh Allen (vs. Steelers), and Patrick Mahomes (at Cowboys), take a breath. You'll be OK.
Which fantasy QB sleepers should I stream for Week 13?
Breaking through the barrier for a Week 13 quarterback sleeper will be tough, given that no typical every-week name is on vacation.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, more pertinently for superflex and 2-QB leagues, the Browns' Shedeur Sanders, assuming he gets the nod over Dillon Gabriel, should throw often against a 49ers defense that ranks among the friendliest defenses for fantasy points.
Tyler Shough also gets a friendly draw against the Dolphins.
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Which quarterbacks rank as fantasy Week 13 busts?
Fantasy players can be more discerning with their QB plays, given the ample choices.
Dak Prescott versus the Chiefs looks like a weak play, though garbage time may against buoy his numbers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBe careful with Daniel Jones against the tough Texans defense that humbled Josh Allen on Thursday Night Football.
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