NFL DFS Example Lineups: Week 13

Welcome to the DFS Example Lineups for NFL Week 13!

I'm sure you've read the introduction to the Playbook already, but just in case you didn't, go and check it out. 

I'll wait…

OK, so now you've got my thoughts on lineup construction and the crazy options we've got at the running back position. Now the struggle is how do we do it without building 50 different lineups? Even if you're a max-entry player, this is just way too much from which to choose. We've narrowed down the choices for you inside the Playbook, so hopefully you're feeling confident about some of my favorites. 

I will say that I'm not so sure how I feel about stacking today. I get the strategy, but we've got two games that we believe will pop – CIN/LAC and TB/ATL, but with the potential of some rain in Cincy, I don't want to over-invest and really…what is Atlanta bringing back against the Bucs here? I just don't know if this game is headed for a 50 over/under. The first game, yes, hopefully. But I think I'm going ot spread things around today. You know – build a few cash lineups that can also pop in a GPP tournament? That's the lean, but, as always, I still have your potential stacks covered below. 

One thing I will say – Justin Herbert and Antonio Gibson are going to be locks for me today in cash. We'll see how the build goes from there, but I'm definitely starting with he two of them.

Just a few notes here about the lineups below...

The cash lineups were built solely off the players I put in the Playbook. These are the guys who, unless I have indicated otherwise, offer up the higher floor and will help you cash in your Double-Ups and 50/50s. For GPP tournaments, particularly the large-field ones, you need to find alternative routes to the cash line. I will utilize players from the Playbook and the DFS Dart Board to fill in the gaps, but what I am looking for are some lower-owned stacks that make sense based on expected game flow and other news. You may also see in the GPP lineups, there may be some names I haven't discussed this week on the site, but have talked about during the week on the Fantasy Alarm Show on SiriusXM Fantasy Sports Radio. You will also notice, though, that others on the site have mentioned some of these players in places such as the position coaches, so it's not like we're trying to hide anything from you. The only time, and I mean the only time you will see a player in a GPP lineup who hasn't been discussed is if we are using a stack and need a player from the other team coming back. But it's rare when that happens.

Again, these lineups are meant to serve as examples for you. A sounding board if you will. They are not meant for you to plug in as your own. That's the lazy way and we don't condone it. We are trying to teach you how to be a better DFS player; we aren't lineup-sellers. You should be creating your own lineups using all the information we provide you throughout the week and then coming here to see if there is anything you may have missed or simply for an alternative perspective.

Best of luck to you this week and let's make some money!

SUNDAY MORNING NOTES:

Most Recent Updates:

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter:

Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, listed as questionable for Sunday due to his lingering ankle injury, is expected to start vs. the Bears, per source.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports James Robinson (heel/ankle) "plans to play" in Week 13 against the Rams.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Rams are "not optimistic" about Darrell Henderson (quad) playing in Week 13 against the Jaguars.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Clyde Edwards-Helaire (illness) is expected to play in Week 13 against the Broncos.

Texans’ running back David Johnson, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an illness and thigh injury, is unlikely to play vs. the Colts, per source.

Cardinals’ wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, listed as questionable for Sunday due to his hamstring, is likely to play vs. the Bears but could be used more sparingly than usual due to his injury and the weather conditions, per source.

Texans’ wide receiver Brandin Cooks, listed as questionable for Sunday due to an illness, is expected to play vs. the Colts.

Players out Sunday include Dalvin Cook, Christian Darrisaw, D’Andre Swift, Trey Flowers, Jordan Howard, Antonio Brown, Marquise Goodwin, Akiem Hicks, Daniel Jones, Deebo Samuel, Dre Greenlaw, Darren Waller, J.D. McKissic, Landon Collins, Joe Haden, Shaquill Griffin, Asante Samuel

Other News:

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports DeSean Jackson (calf) is expected to play in Week 13 against Washington.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Josh Jacobs (ankle) is expected to play in Week 13 against Washington.

Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn reports Jalen Hurts (ankle) is out for Week 13 against the Jets.

Eagles team reporter Derrick Gunn reports Boston Scott (non-COVID illness) will be a game-time decision against the Jets.

Falcons activated RB Qadree Ollison to the active roster for Week 13.

49ers placed Trey Sermon (ankle) on injured reserve.

Broncos promoted RB Damarea Crockett to the active roster for Week 13. 

LATE ADDS:

James Conner added to the Playbook this morning due to expected high ownership. Always been a fan, but this helps boost his cash game value even more, especially if you like flexing an RB on FanDuel.

I am going to be using Sony Michel in cash games today. On the off-chance Darrell Henderson does play and we don't hear about it until after lineup lock, I will likely pivot to Pat Freiermuth on both FanDuel and Draft Kings. This will be a last-minute switch, so if you're not going to be able to make a late swap, you're taking a significant risk using him.  

GPP STACKS:

As a reminder, when you're stacking in GPP, you always want to run someone back from the opposing team. One-sided games often turn to a running back seeing higher-than-usual volume or the back-ups start to play. For a stack to really pop, the other team needs to keep things competitive. 

Chalk Stacks (Expect High Ownership):

**Rams: Matthew Stafford, Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson (don't even need anything coming back))

**Buccaneers:  Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Chris Godwin or Mike Evans or Leonard Fournette (Patterson or Pitts coming back)

**Chargers: Justin Herbert, Austin Ekeler, Keenan Allen or Mike Williams (Mixon or Chase coming back)

Bengals: Joe Burrow, Joe Mixon, Ja'Marr Chase or Tee Higgins (Ekeler, Allen or WIlliams coming back)

**Vikings: Kirk Cousins, Alexander Mattison, Justin Jefferson or Adam Thielen (J. Williams or Hockenson or Reynolds coming back)

Ravens: Lamar Jackson, Marquise Brown, Mark Andrews or Rashod Bateman (Harris, Johnson or Freiermuth coming back)

49ers: Jimmy Garoppolo, George Kittle, Elijah Mitchell or Brandon Aiyuk (Lockett or Metcalf coming back)

Possible Lower-Owned Stacks:

**Raiders: Derek Carr, Hunter Renfrow, Foster Moreau or Bryan Edwards (McLaurin or Gibson coming back)

Colts: Carson Wentz, Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman or T.Y. Hilton (Cooks coming back)

Dolphins: Tua Tagovailoa, Myles Gqaskin, Jaylen Waddle or DeVante Parker (Barkley coming back)

Washington: Taylor Heinicke, Antonio Gibson, Terry McLaurin (Renfrow or Moreau coming back)

Steelers: Ben Roethlisberger, Diontae Johnson, Najee Harris or Pat Freiermuth (Brown or Andrews coming back)

Seahawks: Russell Wilson, DK Metcalf, Tyler Lockett (Mitchell, Aiyuk or Kittle coming back)

Dart Throw Stacks:

Texans: TyRod Taylor, Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins or Brevin Jordan (Taylor coming back)

**denotes favorite