Adam Strangis 
Last week saw some key contributors fail to live up to expectations after hot starts (Mark Andrews), and Travis Kelce continuing to cook. He made Jalen Ramsey look ridiculous, but let’s be honest, who doesn’t anymore? Let’s find ourselves some top plays for Week 13!
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George Kittle, 49ers ($5,000 DraftKings, $6,200 FanDuel)
Although Kittle looks more like “Oliver Twist” than an NFL tight end most of the time, his upside is still massive. Last week was a disappointment, but the 49ers also needed very little in a shutout win over the Saints. Kittle now draws a Miami defense that is 30th in the NFL in fantasy points allowed to opposing TE.
Even better, the 46.5-point total is one of the best on the slate. This game has huge playoff implications, as both San Fransisco and Miami are battling for playoff position. Jimmy Garroppolo will need to be much more than a pretty smile in this one if the Niners plan to take down Tua.
Kittle has 16.8+ DraftKings points in three of his last six games, and will be heavily relied upon in this one. Social media will tell you that the Dolphins, in the midst of a two-decade drought without a playoff win, are the ones to beat here. I disagree. This is the 49ers game to lose. Kittle will be ready.
Hayden Hurst, Bengals ($3,500 DraftKings, $5,300 FanDuel)
I’m going back to the well here with Hurst for a few reasons. First off, he was the most targeted TE in Week 12 (tied with…Jelani Woods?). Second, underachieving Chiefs Safety Justin Reid decided to search for headlines this week by calling Hurst (Tyler) Higbee. This erupted a social media scrum between the teams, and only added fuel to the fire as the Bengals look to beat the Chiefs for the third time in 2022.
Hurst has become one of Joe Burrow’s favorite targets, and we don’t yet know if JaMarr Chase will be completely healthy yet in this one. Many (myself included) expect this one to be a shootout, and Hurst is a cheap way to get exposure to the game of the week. The total sits at 53 points. You know what to do.
Travis Kelce, Chiefs ($7,900 DraftKings, $8,400 FanDuel)
Heading into the best game environment on the slate with an all-time great seems like a smart move. Kelce had a fantastic game against the Bengals in the AFC Championship game, hauling in 10 of 11 targets for 95 yards and a TD. That wasn’t the case in their Week 17 matchup, as he ended with a 5-25-1 line on seven targets.
None of that matters here. Tyreek Hill is out of town so that Eli Apple doesn’t have to dominate him anymore, and Kelce is here to stay. Patrick Mahomes has been spreading the ball around like a wizard this season, so the volume hasn’t been quite as high. Regardless, Kelce is his top target. Although the Bengals LB room is loaded, Kelce will undoubtedly be heavily involved in this 53-point total (yes, I said it again). Don’t overthink this one, Kelce will be popular, but his upside is always massive.
TJ Hockenson, Vikings ($5,200 DraftKings, $6,400 FanDuel)
Once we get into December, I tend to prioritize players who are playing in meaningful games. Hockenson certainly fits that bill. The Vikings are battling for the #1 seed and a bye in the NFC playoffs (yes, the Vikings), and Hockenson may have just been the most key deadline pickup in the NFL.
He has been phenomenal since his arrival in Minnesota, and is averaging nearly 9 targets per game over the last month. The Jets are 19th in the NFL in fantasy points allowed to opposing TE, and Hock is ready to pounce. The Jets are another team that has been a pleasant surprise this season.With Mike White under center instead of that little kid Zach Wilson, I’m expecting them to keep this one competitive. Let’s go to the Hock!
Foster Moreau, Raiders ($3,600 DraftKings, $5,200 FanDuel)
The Raiders have been one of the biggest disappointments in the NFL this season, but have played well of late. Moreau was solid as our bargain-bin play last week (3-33-1), and I’m headed right back this week. He still saw seven targets in that one, and should be in store for another healthy load of work against the Chargers.
His now-injured teammate Darren Waller posted 79 yards on 4 grabs against the Chargers in Week 1. They rank just below average against the position this season. It isn’t impossible for the Raiders to continue the run they are on and make a miracle run. Not saying that it’ll happen, but it will be fun to watch. This team is incredibly resilient. (Their odds sit at about 7%) Also, Moreau is dirt cheap. He makes for an ideal cash game target if you aren’t paying up for Kelce.
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