Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 13: Quarterback rankings

The fantasy football playoffs are drawing near, which means there is no room for error as Week 13 arrives. Quarterback remains a tricky position, especially in 2021 when there has been so much up-and-down play around the NFL.

While Week 12 was rough for some, Week 13 brought a fresh start and some potentially surprising results. Here are our Week 13 fantasy football quarterback rankings.

Week 13 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Start 'Em

Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

It is easy to be spooked about Lamar Jackson after he threw four interceptions Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns. But that appears to be an anomaly for the usually solid quarterback.

Jackson entered the game with only eight picks on the year, so this was incredibly out of character. The Baltimore Ravens are now set to go up against a Pittsburgh Steelers defense that got carved up by Joe Burrow in Week 12. That defense has allowed 41 points in consecutive games, and that was without facing a quarterback who can run like Jackson.

Fantasy football owners should have faith in the former MVP to bounce back against a divisional opponent headed in the wrong direction.

Taysom Hill, New Orleans Saints vs. Dallas Cowboys

This is the biggest risk of the entire week. However, it could pay off hugely. The New Orleans Saints are expected to go with Taysom Hill at quarterback this week and that means he can gain extra points by rushing for a few touchdowns.

The Saints are also taking on a Dallas Cowboys defense that let Derek Carr throw for nearly 400 yards in a Thanksgiving thriller. Hill would not get the start if Sean Payton did not trust him to be a threat in the passing game.

A high-scoring affair is excellent news for fantasy football owners and taking a chance on Hill could be a bold move that could pay off hugely.

Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Tom Brady may have only thrown for one touchdown in Week 12, but he still has 30 on the season. He is also going up against an Atlanta Falcons team in Week 13 that he picked apart earlier this season.

In Week 2, Brady threw for five touchdowns against the Falcons in a 48-25 blowout victory. He has two five-touchdown games this year and two more with at least four touchdowns. His fantasy football numbers remain solid without the threat of him taking off to run, and a slow Week 12 does not change that.

This is the time of the fantasy football season when reliable players are needed all over the roster. Brady represents just that and him taking on the Falcons is almost a gift for those with him on their roster.

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Week 13 fantasy football quarterback rankings: Sit 'Em

Here are the quarterbacks you should consider benching in Fantasy football in Week 13.

Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks suffered yet another tough loss in Week 12, this time to the Washington Football Team. He has not looked his usual self since returning from a finger injury and the Seahawks are thus in the basement of the NFC West.

His reputation needs to be thrown out the window when setting up a fantasy football lineup for Week 13. The opponent is the San Francisco 49ers, but that does not matter. Wilson does not have it this year and proved that again Monday night. It is best to avoid him in fantasy football until 2022.

Kyler Murray, Arizona Cardinals vs. Chicago Bears

Kyler Murray showing up in this section has nothing to do with his overall NFL abilities. It just has to do with the fact he has not played in weeks and his status is still not determined for Week 13.

Murray has been given time to rest his ankle injury and the Arizona Cardinals have gone 2-1 in his absence. Given he has missed so much time, he may be eased into action upon his return. James Conner can carry the load on offense and the Cardinals can wait another week or two before letting Murray take over the offense once again. The same is true for fantasy football owners relying on Murray again.

The Cardinals should still take home an easy win in Week 13. Yet fantasy football owners need to be cautious with Murray until he proves he is fully back.

Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

It is easy to see Kirk Cousins taking on the lowly Detroit Lions this week and assume he will put up huge numbers. But it may not play out like that.

The Minnesota Vikings took on the Lions earlier this year and it was a close game, with the Vikings taking home a 19-17 win. Cousins only had 275 yards and a touchdown, along with an interception.

The Lions are winless, but they do play hard and nearly beat the Vikings once already this season. Cousins has had sporadic great performances this year, but fantasy football owners want consistency this late in the season. It may be best to seek help elsewhere to avoid being frustrated by Cousins playing average against the Lions.

The top 10 quarterbacks to start in fantasy football in Week 13

1. Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets
3. Justin Herbert, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
4. Tom Brady, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
5. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
6. Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys vs. New Orleans Saints
7. Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
8. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers
9. Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
10. Tyrod Taylor, Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts