Fantasy Football Start 'Em Sit 'Em Week 13: wide receiver rankings

The fantasy football playoffs are almost here as Week 13 of the NFL season is upon us. That means making some final waiver pickups and getting the best possible roster ahead of the fantasy football playoffs.

Here are the fantasy football wide receiver rankings for Week 13. We look at notable players who should start and sit on this crucial week of the fantasy season.

Week 13 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Start 'Em

Odell Beckham Jr., Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Odell Beckham Jr. finally got into the end zone in 2021 and had a nice Week 12 performance overall for the Los Angeles Rams. He finished with five catches for 81 yards and a touchdown. He was also targeted 10 times in the game.

Beckham appears to be a legitimate weapon for Matthew Stafford in the Rams offense, and the two could build some further chemistry this week against a weak opponent in the Jacksonville Jaguars.

If Beckham can do well against Green Bay, there is no reason why he can't light up the Jaguars in what could serve as a nice bounce-back overall for the entire Rams team.

Chase Claypool, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a terrible day in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but Chase Claypool still hauled in three catches for 83 yards. He has gone over 10 points in PPR leagues in each of the past two weeks and looks like a given to keep that up based on his size alone, no matter the opponent.

Claypool is also getting targeted enough to warrant him being in a fantasy football lineup. His three catches against the Bengals came on eight targets, so Ben Roethlisberger is still looking his way often.

Claypool is not putting up numbers to warrant a top receiver spot in a fantasy lineup. Yet his upside is evident if there is a void to fill in a lineup.

Hunter Renfrow, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Washington Football Team

Hunter Renfrow is putting up some great numbers as a top option within the Las Vegas Raiders offense. He had eight catches for 134 yards against the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, which represented a huge day in fantasy football.

Renfrow has gotten nine targets per game in three of his past four games and has two touchdowns in that span as well. Henry Ruggs' absence has opened a void in the offense, and Renfrow is filling the role nicely.

This week features the Raiders taking on the Washington Football Team. But for someone like Renfrow, who commands so many targets per game, the opponent may not matter. He seems like a sure bet to fight for over 50 yards and a touchdown per game. Those are not top wide receiver numbers, but they are enough to throw him into a deeper fantasy football lineup as a reliable option.

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New Orleans Saints v Seattle Seahawks

Week 13 fantasy football wide receiver rankings: Sit 'Em

DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks are in free-fall and DK Metcalf's production has taken a huge hit. Those who have him in fantasy football are well aware of the problems out in Seattle.

Metcalf had one catch for 13 yards Monday night against Washington. Fans were shocked and Russell Wilson looked like he might be headed on his way out of Seattle. This continues a rough stretch for Metcalf, who has not had a touchdown since Week 8.

The dominant receiver has a total of eight catches in the past three weeks and has not gone over 100 yards since Week 3. If the Seahawks offense can barely move the ball, Metcalf may be a tough bench in fantasy football this week.

DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets

The Philadelphia Eagles are getting an easy opponent this week in the New York Jets. However, the new philosophy of focusing on running the ball does not help the production of DeVonta Smith.

The rookie had only two catches for 22 yards against a weak New York Giants defense in Week 12, which does not inspire much confidence for Week 13 at such a crucial point in the fantasy football season. Smith has had big games this year, but Jalen Hurts has been inconsistent to the point where it is tough to trust any Eagles receiver on a weekly basis.

The fact that Smith's production has dipped in three consecutive weeks is a cause for concern.

DeSean Jackson, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Washington Football Team

DeSean Jackson gave a vintage performance in Week 12 on Thanksgiving. He finished with three catches for 102 yards and a touchdown in a high-scoring affair as the Las Vegas Raiders took down the Dallas Cowboys.

But it is hard to project Jackson having another big game like this in Week 13. He is a bonus option for the Raiders and not a reliable everyday option like Hunter Renfrow.

Jackson is a true boom-or-bust candidate in fantasy football at this point in his career. While it may be fun to hope he can have a big game, that is not a smart option in fantasy football with the playoffs being so close. Consider Jackson to be a true emergency option in a lineup if a late injury shows up on Sunday.

Top 10 wide receivers to start in fantasy football in Week 13

1. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
2. Tyreek Hill, Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos
3. Stefon Diggs, Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
4. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions
5. Ja'Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Los Angeles Chargers
6. Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers vs. Cincinnati Bengals
7. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins vs. New York Giants
8. Diontae Johnson, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens
9. Hunter Renfrow, Las Vegas Raiders vs. Washington Football Team
10. Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons