{"id":203082,"date":"2024-12-02T17:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=203082"},"modified":"2024-12-02T16:36:17","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T21:36:17","slug":"panthers-bryce-young-leads-risers-and-fallers-week-13-fantasy-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/12\/02\/panthers-bryce-young-leads-risers-and-fallers-week-13-fantasy-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Panthers&#8217; Bryce Young Leads Risers and Fallers &#8211; Week 13 Fantasy Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are now approaching the tail end of the NFL regular season, with Week 13 of fantasy football in the books.\u00a0 Some players are disappointing fantasy managers, while others are having breakout performances.\u00a0 Let\u2019s take a look at some players that are rising and falling in the rest of the season rankings.<\/p>\n<h2>Risers and Fallers &#8211; Week 13 Fantasy Football<\/h2>\n<h3>RISERS<\/h3>\n<h4>Bucky Irving &#8211; Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h4>\n<p>Bucky Irving has been a revelation in recent weeks.\u00a0 The rookie running-back out of Oregon exploded again in Week 13, carrying the ball 25 times for a career-high 152 rushing yards.\u00a0 Irving has finished as a top-six RB in each of the last three games, completely taking over Tampa Bay&#8217;s backfield.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Buccaneers<\/a> are also competing for top spot in the NFC South and will likely lean on their newly found star down the stretch.\u00a0 Irving&#8217;s rest of season schedule is also favorable for the fantasy playoffs, as he will play the Cowboys and Panthers again in Week 16 and 17.\u00a0 Having been drafted outside the top-50 running-backs, it&#8217;s safe to say Irving is one of the biggest league winners in fantasy football this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">What a game for <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BuckyIrving?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BuckyIrving<\/a>! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>29 touches<br \/>205 all-purpose yards<br \/>Rushing TD<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ProDucks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ProDucks<\/a> x <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Buccaneers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Buccaneers<\/a> <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/SfBuzgsgOD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/SfBuzgsgOD<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oregonfootball\/status\/1863386426840437003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 2, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Bryce Young &#8211; Carolina Panthers<\/h4>\n<p>Bryce Young has looked impressive over the second half of the season.\u00a0 The former number one pick threw for 298 yards and a touchdown in a narrow overtime defeat to the Buccaneers.\u00a0 While his rookie campaign was nothing short of disastrous, Young is starting to show his composure and ability as an NFL quarterback.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Panthers<\/a> rebuild appears to be going to plan on offense, as they&#8217;ve kept things competitive in recent games.\u00a0 While Young is mostly off the fantasy radar in one-QB leagues, he offers solid superflex value and his overall outlook is on the rise.<\/p>\n<h4>D.J Moore &#8211; Chicago Bears<\/h4>\n<p>D.J Moore is starting to return to form after a disappointing first half of the season.\u00a0 Moore has been extremely involved since the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Bears<\/a> fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron.\u00a0 Moore has had at least seven receptions and over 90 receiving yards in each of the last two games under the new offensive play-calling.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s nice to see the Bears making an effort to get the ball in the hands of their number one receiver, and Moore is taking full advantage.\u00a0 Moore is back to being a top receiving option for fantasy managers and will look to keep rolling <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.windycitygridiron.com\/2024\/12\/1\/24310536\/week-14-nfl-odds-bears-are-a-5-5-point-underdog-against-the-49ers-thomas-brown-eric-washington\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">against the 49ers<\/a> in Week 14.<\/p>\n<h4>Nick Westbrook-Ikhine &#8211; Tennessee Titans<\/h4>\n<p>Nick Westbrook-Ikhine has been a massive redzone threat in recent weeks.\u00a0 Westbrook-Ikhine scored 19.6 fantasy points in Week 13, scoring two touchdowns on three receptions.\u00a0 The Titans wideout has scored a touchdown in seven of the last eight games, acting as Will Levis&#8217; primary deep ball option.<\/p>\n<p>Only three wide receivers have more touchdowns this season than Westbrook-Ikhine.\u00a0 While this pace is likely unsustainable, fantasy managers seeking a flex option with upside should grab Westbrook-Ikhine off of waivers for the last few weeks of the season.<\/p>\n<h3>FALLERS<\/h3>\n<h4>D.K Metcalf &#8211; Seattle Seahawks<\/h4>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.fantasypros.com\/nfl\/players\/dk-metcalf.php\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">D.K Metcalf <\/a>had an underwhelming outing in Week 13 fantasy football, catching only four of his nine targets for 66 yards.\u00a0 Metcalf did have to be helped off the field due to a knee injury, but was cleared to return shortly thereafter.\u00a0 It&#8217;s evident that Metcalf&#8217;s knee isn&#8217;t fully healthy, having missed two games this season due to an MCL sprain.<\/p>\n<p>While this could be impacting his production, he hasn&#8217;t surpassed his weekly projection in any of the last three games.\u00a0 Additionally, the emergence of second-year receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba hinders Metcalf&#8217;s opportunities.\u00a0 Fantasy managers can view Metcalf as a low-end WR2 heading into a Week 14 matchup against the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cardinals\/\" target=\"_self\">Cardinals<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Kareem Hunt &#8211; Kansas City Chiefs<\/h4>\n<p>Kareem Hunt has been one of the best waiver wire pick-ups this season.\u00a0 The veteran ranks as the RB16 in fantasy points per game this season after taking over the Chiefs&#8217; backfield in Isiah Pacheco&#8217;s absence.\u00a0 Nonetheless, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.yardbarker.com\/nfl\/articles\/chiefs_pacheco_reveals_anger_vs_awesome_emotions_in_injury_return\/s1_17615_41334651\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pacheco returned from a broken fibula<\/a> in Week 13, as Hunt saw seven carries for 15 yards and scored only 2.5 fantasy points.<\/p>\n<p>While the 11-1 Chiefs will likely ease Pacheco back into action, this backfield is now a running-back committee at best. Hunt has proven that he&#8217;s still a capable NFL running-back, but his days of being a viable fantasy option this season are all but over.<\/p>\n<h4>Cade Otton &#8211; Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/h4>\n<p>After a very productive three-week stretch, Cade Otton has been disappointing lately.\u00a0 Otton hasn&#8217;t surpassed double-digit fantasy points since Week 9, as he has recorded less than 35 receiving yards in three straight games.\u00a0 Additionally, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.nfl.com\/videos\/can-t-miss-play-one-handed-td-catch-mike-evans-is-his-vintage-self-on-toe-tap-score\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the return of star receiver Mike Evans<\/a> further limits Otton&#8217;s volume.<\/p>\n<p>While Otton is still the clear number two option for Baker Mayfield, the Buccaneers are leaning more on their rushing attack with the emergence of rookie Bucky Irving and Rachaad White&#8217;s steady play.\u00a0 Fantasy managers should view Otton as more of a streaming option rather than a top-12 tight end moving forward.<\/p>\n<h4>Darnell Mooney &#8211; Atlanta Falcons<\/h4>\n<p>Darnell Mooney has been quiet lately, failing to record over 30 receiving yards in the past two games.\u00a0 Mooney was on track for a career year in 2024 but has shown a low floor due to Kirk Cousins&#8217; woeful quarterback play.\u00a0 The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Falcons<\/a> may opt to bench Cousins in the wake of a three-game losing streak, which would put Mooney&#8217;s value up in the air.\u00a0 Fantasy managers who are holding Mooney should tempter expectations until the Falcons&#8217; offense starts to show signs of consistency.<\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Courtesy of Bob Donnan &#8211; Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week 13 of fantasy football has passed. 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