Week 13 of fantasy football has arrived, with managers required to make difficult lineup decisions.\u00a0 Sometimes, players who are viewed as fringe starters can produce unexpectedly big performances.\u00a0 These can often make or break fantasy football matchups.\u00a0 Below is a list of players, one from each position, who carry upside this week and can be placed in fantasy starting lineups.<\/p>\n
Week 12 Upside Plays<\/a> was somewhat disappointing.\u00a0 Zach Ertz put up another solid week, while Baker Mayfield met his weekly projection.\u00a0 However, James Conner’s usage was shocking, and Rome Odunze could only muster five catches for 39 yards.<\/p>\n Russell Wilson has underwhelmed over the past two weeks, scoring only 7.3 and 12.8 fantasy points respectively.\u00a0 After an upset loss in the snow to the Browns, Wilson and the Steelers<\/a> will have a great opportunity to bounce back this week against the Bengals<\/a>.\u00a0 The Bengals defense has been atrocious on all fronts and are allowing the third-most fantasy points per game (FPPG) to quarterbacks this season.\u00a0 Wilson should continue to build rapport with wideout George Pickens, as the two have illustrated in previous weeks.\u00a0 Wilson is 4-1 as the Steelers starter this year and is a high-end QB2 for fantasy in Week 13.<\/p>\n Rico Dowdle had a solid performance in Week 12, rushing 19 times for 86 yards.\u00a0 While he couldn’t find the end zone, Dowdle and the Cowboys<\/a> have an advantageous matchup against the Giants in Week 13<\/a>.\u00a0 The Giants have been unable to stop running backs lately, allowing THREE rushing touchdowns to the Buccaneers last week.\u00a0 They are also allowing the third-most rushing yards (117) per game to the position this season.\u00a0 Despite the Cowboys struggles of late, they will be four-point favorites on Thanksgiving Thursday.\u00a0 With a potential positive game script for Dowdle, fantasy managers can view the Cowboys back as a solid RB3\/upside flex play for Week 13.<\/p>\n Michael Pittman Jr. has been a disappointing fantasy pick this season, currently ranking as the WR47 in half-PPR scoring.\u00a0 Nonetheless, Pittman Jr. was effective last week, leading the Colts’ receivers with six catches for 96 yards.\u00a0 Pittman Jr. and the Colts face the 3-9 Patriots<\/a> in Week 13, which should be another plus matchup for the receiver.\u00a0 The Patriots defense ranks 25th against opposing WRs, allowing 22 FPPG this season.\u00a0 Fellow wideout Josh Downs also sustained a shoulder injury<\/a> in Week 12 and is considered week-to-week, putting his Week 13 availability in jeopardy.\u00a0 If Downs is inactive, Pittman Jr. could see a big uptick in targets.\u00a0 Fantasy managers still holding onto Pittman Jr. should feel more confident about placing him in starting lineups this week.<\/p>\n Will Dissly has been a consistent tight-end for fantasy in recent weeks.\u00a0 Dissly has at least six targets in 4\/5 games and is the clear number two passing option for quarterback Justin Herbert.\u00a0 Dissly is having a career year and should continue to see opportunities in this efficient Chargers<\/a> offense. The Chargers will take on the Falcons in Week 13, which projects to be a high-scoring contest (O\/U 48.5).\u00a0 Fantasy managers who have picked up Dissly off waivers should consider him a low-end TE1 option moving forward.<\/p>\n Main Image: Grace Hollars – USA Today Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Unexpected players will often make or break weekly fantasy matchups. 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Quarterback – Russell Wilson<\/h4>\n
Running-Back – Rico Dowdle<\/h4>\n
Wide Receiver – Michael Pittman Jr.<\/h4>\n
Tight End – Will Dissly<\/h4>\n