Matthew Stafford and the Rams offense could have some trouble getting going against the Browns. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) (Norm Hall via Getty Images)
Just because a player is listed as a “fade” doesn’t mean they are automatic sits. As the adage goes, “Always start your stars.” What a “bust” designation does mean, however, is that you’ll want to consider higher upside options in the flex.
We’re just weeks out from the fantasy football playoffs, making it as crucial as ever to be on the lookout for potential down weeks that could dismantle your hopes of a championship. Here are six fades and busts to be wary of in your fantasy football lineups for Week 13.
Bust: Matthew Stafford, QB, LA Rams
Matthew Stafford is coming off his best fantasy performance of the season, dropping 229 passing yards, four passing touchdowns and an interception in Week 12’s thumping of the Arizona Cardinals. While there was plenty to be excited about with that level of efficiency, it’s best to massively temper expectations ahead of him facing one of the best and most suffocating passing defenses in the NFL to date this season.
Prior to Week 12, Stafford had just a single game throwing more than one passing touchdown despite the immense talent around him at wide receiver, and even that outing yielded a finish as the overall QB15 on the week. Now, Stafford will face a Cleveland defense that is tied for the fewest passing touchdowns allowed to date this season. They’re allowing a league-low 163.5 passing yards per game and 55.6% completion rate, which should force Stafford back to QB2 territory once again in Week 13.
The Denver Broncos have awarded running back Javonte Williams his workhorse badge over the past month, as he’s averaging just over 22 touches per game over the past four weeks. Unfortunately, that hasn’t necessarily translated to efficiency, having averaged just 3.45 yards per carry in that span, sitting as the overall RB22 in that span — mostly…
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Publish date : 2023-11-30 20:12:24
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