Week 13 of the 2026 NFL season runs Dec 1 – Dec 7. Rankings below are matchup-adjusted PPR projections: every player's own weekly baseline moved by the defense he faces and the offense he plays in. The injury section is a contingency board — what each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the touches if he cannot go.
Week 13 takeaways
- Saquon Barkley is the week's top-ranked running back at 20.8 projected points, drawing @ ARI.
- Ja'Marr Chase heads the receiver board at 19.9 projected points.
- Biggest matchup swing: Saquon Barkley gains about 2.9 points on a normal week @ ARI.
- Hardest spot on the slate: CeeDee Lamb loses roughly 2.8 points @ SEA.
- On bye: BAL, IND, LV, NYJ — plan two weeks ahead before you burn FAAB.
Week 13 player rankings by position
Matchup-adjusted PPR projections. Swing is the difference from that player's own normal week.
Quarterback rankings — Week 13
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | @ ARI | 25.5 | +3.5 |
| 2 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | @ TEN | 25.4 | +2.9 |
| 3 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | @ CLE | 21.8 | +0.6 |
| 4 | Josh Allen (BUF) | @ NE | 21.4 | -1.9 |
| 5 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | @ LAR | 20.5 | -1 |
| 6 | Jordan Love (GB) | @ NO | 19.7 | -0.3 |
| 7 | Bo Nix (DEN) | vs MIA | 19.6 | +1 |
| 8 | Brock Purdy (SF) | @ NYG | 19.4 | +1.6 |
| 9 | Baker Mayfield (TB) | vs LAC | 19.1 | -1.4 |
| 10 | Kyler Murray (ARI) | vs PHI | 17.9 | -1.7 |
| 11 | Trevor Lawrence (JAX) | @ CHI | 17.6 | +0.5 |
| 12 | Justin Herbert (LAC) | @ TB | 17.3 | +0.6 |
Running back rankings — Week 13
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | @ ARI | 20.8 | +2.9 |
| 2 | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | vs DET | 19 | +0.3 |
| 3 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | @ ATL | 18.3 | +0.9 |
| 4 | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | @ NYG | 16.6 | +1.4 |
| 5 | De'Von Achane (MIA) | @ DEN | 13.9 | -2.1 |
| 6 | Chase Brown (CIN) | @ CLE | 13.7 | +0.3 |
| 7 | Bucky Irving (TB) | vs LAC | 13.3 | -0.9 |
| 8 | Josh Jacobs (GB) | @ NO | 12.9 | -0.2 |
| 9 | Kenneth Walker III (SEA) | vs DAL | 12.5 | +1.6 |
| 10 | Omarion Hampton (LAC) | @ TB | 12.3 | +0.5 |
| 11 | Kyren Williams (LAR) | vs KC | 12.1 | -1.1 |
| 12 | James Cook (BUF) | @ NE | 11.2 | -1 |
Wide receiver rankings — Week 13
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | @ CLE | 19.9 | +0.4 |
| 2 | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | vs CAR | 17.8 | -0.4 |
| 3 | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | @ ATL | 17.4 | +0.9 |
| 4 | A.J. Brown (PHI) | @ ARI | 17 | +2.4 |
| 5 | Brian Thomas Jr. (JAX) | @ CHI | 15.9 | +0.5 |
| 6 | Malik Nabers (NYG) | vs SF | 15.5 | -0.7 |
| 7 | Puka Nacua (LAR) | vs KC | 15.3 | -1.4 |
| 8 | Drake London (ATL) | vs DET | 15 | +0.2 |
| 9 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | @ SEA | 14.8 | -2.8 |
| 10 | Nico Collins (HOU) | @ PIT | 14.8 | -0.8 |
| 11 | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | vs DAL | 14.7 | +1.8 |
| 12 | Tee Higgins (CIN) | @ CLE | 14 | +0.4 |
Tight end rankings — Week 13
| # | Player | Matchup | Proj | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kittle (SF) | @ NYG | 13.2 | +1.1 |
| 2 | Trey McBride (ARI) | vs PHI | 12.1 | -1.1 |
| 3 | Sam LaPorta (DET) | @ ATL | 12 | +0.5 |
| 4 | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | @ ARI | 10.4 | +1.5 |
| 5 | Travis Kelce (KC) | @ LAR | 10.3 | -0.6 |
| 6 | Evan Engram (DEN) | vs MIA | 10.1 | +0.6 |
| 7 | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | vs CAR | 9.8 | -0.2 |
| 8 | Tucker Kraft (GB) | @ NO | 8.5 | -0.1 |
| 9 | David Njoku (CLE) | vs CIN | 8 | +0.7 |
| 10 | Colston Loveland (CHI) | vs JAX | 7.4 | -0.7 |
| 11 | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | @ SEA | 6.4 | -1.2 |
| 12 | Hunter Henry (NE) | vs BUF | 6.4 | -0.4 |
Week 13 risers
- Saquon Barkley (RB) @ ARI grades smash spot — worth about 2.9 points above a normal week.
- A.J. Brown (WR) @ ARI grades smash spot — worth about 2.4 points above a normal week.
- Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.8 points above a normal week.
- Kenneth Walker III (RB) vs DAL grades smash spot — worth about 1.6 points above a normal week.
- Terry McLaurin (WR) @ TEN grades smash spot — worth about 1.5 points above a normal week.
- Dallas Goedert (TE) @ ARI grades smash spot — worth about 1.5 points above a normal week.
Week 13 fallers
- CeeDee Lamb (WR) @ SEA grades nightmare — about 2.8 points below a normal week.
- De'Von Achane (RB) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 2.1 points below a normal week.
- DK Metcalf (WR) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 1.9 points below a normal week.
- Puka Nacua (WR) vs KC grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
- Tyreek Hill (WR) @ DEN grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
- Jaylen Warren (RB) vs HOU grades nightmare — about 1.4 points below a normal week.
Week 13 injury report and contingency plans
What each start is worth per week, and who absorbs the work if he cannot go.
Christian McCaffrey · RB · SF15.2 pts/week at stake
With Christian McCaffrey out you lose about 15.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Jonathan Taylor · RB · IND14.5 pts/week at stake
With Jonathan Taylor out you lose about 14.5 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Justin Jefferson · WR · MIN18.2 pts/week at stake
With Justin Jefferson out you lose about 18.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
CeeDee Lamb · WR · DAL17.6 pts/week at stake
With CeeDee Lamb out you lose about 17.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Malik Nabers · WR · NYG16.2 pts/week at stake
With Malik Nabers out you lose about 16.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Nico Collins · WR · HOU15.6 pts/week at stake
With Nico Collins out you lose about 15.6 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Bucky Irving · RB · TB14.2 pts/week at stake
With Bucky Irving out you lose about 14.2 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Brock Bowers · TE · LV13.9 pts/week at stake
With Brock Bowers out you lose about 13.9 points and there is no obvious in-house replacement — look to the waiver wire rather than the depth chart.
Week 13 bye weeks
BAL · IND · LV · NYJ