Optimize your Week 13 fantasy football lineups with these actionable matchups.
Calvin Ridley vs
Ridley continued his strong second half of the season in Week 12, catching five of six targets for 93 yards. Since DeAndre Hopkins was traded, he has played in five games and averaged 32% field goal percentage in those contests. Since Week 8, Ridley is averaging 14 fantasy points per game, which is eighth among all receivers ahead of Puk Nacua and Terry McLaurin. Ridley benefited from Will Levis playing better last month. During that time, Levis ranks fourth among all QBs with a 9.6 yards per attempt average.
This week, Ridley gets an advantageous matchup against the Commanders. Washington ranks 29th in coverage this season and is allowing the fifth-most touchdowns to wide receivers this season, according to PFF. The Titans are a six-point deficit this week, so there’s a better chance they’ll come from behind. If so, it could lead to more targets and production for Ridley. Make sure he’s in your lineup this week.
Jordan Addison vs. ARI
Addison is coming off a big week against the Bears. He produced 162 yards on eight catches and found the end zone. Addison was the top fantasy receiver all week after this career-high performance. He benefited from the Bears focusing most of their attention on Justin Jefferson. This allowed Addison to see a lot of one-on-one matchups and he took advantage of them.
Addison has now finished as a top-24 receiver in three of his last four games. Coming off of back-to-back games with at least eight targets and a touchdown. What’s most impressive about all of this is that despite tough matchups against the Titans and Bears, he’s had so much success. But this week, Addison finally gets a good match. He faces the Cardinals this week, who have the 10th-highest passing efficiency this season. Last week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 77 total yards and a touchdown against the Cardinals. Expect Arizona to focus most of its attention on Jefferson and Addison to see plenty of one-on-one matchups again. It starts this week.
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Bucky Irving vs. Tsar
Irving had a great game last week against the Giants, who allow the most rushing yards per game. In Week 12, we considered him the best spot of the week and he came through for us. Irving converted 18 touches for 151 total yards and a touchdown. He posted his first top-five finish of the season and even saw improvement in his usage of the receiving game. The Bucs rookie completed 59% of the team’s routes, his second-highest mark in a game this season, leading to six receptions.
This week, Irving gets another elite matchup against the Panthers. Carolina is allowing the most rushing yards per game and the second-most rushing touchdowns this season. Opponents are averaging a league-high 29.3 fantasy points per game against the Panthers. Even if you’re loaded at running back, make sure Irving is in your lineup this week.
Ladd McConkey vs. ATL
McConkey is coming off a rare game where he didn’t lead the Chargers in target share. In Week 12, McConkey got 17% of the team’s targets in a strong game against the Ravens. He saw two fewer targets than teammate Josh Palmer. Still, McConkey still led the team with six catches and 83 yards. He is now averaging 103 yards over the last two weeks and continues to look great as a route runner. There’s a chance the Chargers contain McConkey even more going forward given Quentin Johnston’s slumping issues.
McConkey’s quality games against the Falcons continue this week. We last saw Atlanta in Week 10 before their bye when they gave up 307 yards and four touchdowns to Bo Nix and the Broncos. Atlanta allows the seventh-most receiving yards per game and ranks 31st in pressure this season, according to PFF; Justin Herbert should get plenty of throwing time this week. McConkey is again a top 20 prospect and starts this week.