Week 13 Fantasy Football Defense/Special Teams Rankings
Updated daily| Week 13 | Rest of Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP | Pos. Rank | Ovr. Rank | Pos. Rank | Ovr. Rank |
| 10.38 | #1 | #1 | #5 | #5 |
| 9.38 | #2 | #2 | #13 | #13 |
| 9.13 | #3 | #3 | #12 | #12 |
| 9.11 | #4 | #4 | #6 | #6 |
| 8.97 | #5 | #5 | #10 | #10 |
| 8.63 | #6 | #6 | #8 | #8 |
| 8.31 | #7 | #7 | #9 | #9 |
| 8.29 | #8 | #8 | #11 | #11 |
| 7.98 | #9 | #9 | #20 | #20 |
| 7.46 | #10 | #10 | #17 | #17 |
| 7.30 | #11 | #11 | #2 | #2 |
| 7.17 | #12 | #12 | #25 | #25 |
| 7.02 | #13 | #13 | #15 | #15 |
| 6.96 | #14 | #14 | #14 | #14 |
| 6.78 | #15 | #15 | #16 | #16 |
| 6.63 | #16 | #16 | #21 | #21 |
| 6.60 | #17 | #17 | #3 | #3 |
| 6.45 | #18 | #18 | #4 | #4 |
| 6.15 | #19 | #19 | #24 | #24 |
| 6.03 | #20 | #20 | #29 | #29 |
| 6.02 | #21 | #21 | #28 | #28 |
| 5.58 | #22 | #22 | #1 | #1 |
| 5.51 | #23 | #23 | #18 | #18 |
| 5.50 | #24 | #24 | #7 | #7 |
| 5.49 | #25 | #25 | #23 | #23 |
| 4.80 | #26 | #26 | #32 | #32 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #22 | #22 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #19 | #19 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #26 | #26 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #27 | #27 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #30 | #30 |
| 0.00 | N/A | N/A | #31 | #31 |
Kenny Pickett (ankle) could be limited at Steelers practice
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett has an ankle injury that could limit him at practice for Week 13 versus the Arizona Cardinals.
The Steelers might be cautious leading up to Sunday's game, but there isn't any concern about Pickett being able to play. In Pickett's first game without offensive coordinator Matt Canada, he completed 24 of 33 pass attempts for 278 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions.
Pickett is the QB14 in numberFire's Week 13 rankings and our models project him for 15.4 FanDuel points, with 206.8 passing yards, 1.23 touchdowns, and 0.6 interceptions. The Cardinals are allowing the ninth-most FanDuel points per game to quarterbacks this season and they have the second-worst pass defense in the league, according to our opponent-adjusted efficiency metrics.
Colts' Zack Moss set for increased role with Jonathan Taylor (thumb) sidelined
Indianapolis Colts running back Zack Moss is set for a featured role with Jonathan Taylor sidelined with a thumb injury.
Moss was excellent for Indianapolis while Taylor was sidelined earlier this season. Once Taylor returned, Moss' weekly opportunities began to decline and reached a low point in Week 10, when he saw just one carry against New England. With Taylor now expected to miss at least two weeks with a thumb injury, look for Moss to once again effectively lead the Colts backfield. Despite splitting work with Taylor for part of the season, Moss ranks tenth in rushing yards (672) and is averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Against the Tennessee Titans in Week 13, our models expect hm to handle 18.3 carries and catch 2.0 passes.
Moss' Week 13 projection includes 76.1 rushing yards, 15.1 receiving yards, 0.62 total touchdowns, and 13.9 FanDuel points. His salary is $5,600.
Rico Dowdle (ankle) limited again Tuesday for Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) was limited at practice on Tuesday for Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks.
Dowdle has been limited in back-to-back practices ahead of Thursday's matchup. The Cowboys aren't on a short week after playing on Thanksgiving, so Dowdle should be fine for Week 13, but it's worth noting he was limited to just nine offensive snaps in that game. If Dowdle can overcome his ankle issue by Thursday night, he will be set up for an expanded workload in a plus matchup.
The Seahawks are allowing the fourth-most FanDuel points per game to opposing running backs this season and their run defense is 24th in numberFire's opponent-adjusted efficiency rankings. Our models currently project Dowdle for 7.3 touches and 32.4 yards from scrimmage.
Seahawks' Kenneth Walker (oblique) DNP on Tuesday
Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker (oblique) did not practice on Tuesday ahead of Week 13's game against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football.
Walker continues to sit out practice with an oblique injury he suffered in Week 11. Walker appears to be trending toward sitting out Thursday's game against Dallas, barring a sudden turnaround on Wednesday. If he does, look for rookie Zach Charbonnet to operate as the Seahawks' lead back again in Week 13.
Against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12, Charbonnet produced 47 rushing yards on 14 carries and caught 4 passes for 11 receiving yards. He played on 87% of Seattle's snaps and handled 78% of the team's rushing attempts.
Cardinals release running back Keaontay Ingram on Tuesday
The Arizona Cardinals have released running back Keaontay Ingram on Tuesday.
After playing 20 games in two seasons for the Cardinals, Ingram will become a free agent.
Expect Michael Carter and Emari Demercado to play backup roles for Arizona after Carter logged a 38% offensive snap percentage in his Cardinals' debut and Demercado accounted for a 20% snap percentage in Week 12.
Colts' Jonathan Taylor needs thumb surgery, 'hopeful' to return in 2-to-3 weeks
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor will undergo thumb surgery on Tuesday.
The Colts are hopeful Taylor can return in two to three weeks after suffering a thumb injury in their most recent win versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Expect Zack Moss to play a clear lead role while Taylor is out.
For Week 13's matchup against a Tennessee Titans' team ranked 13th in fantasy points allowed per game to running backs, Moss' FanDuel salary stands at $5,600.