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NFL: 5 Must Start RB In Fantasy Football Week 13

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November 27, 2024

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 29: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball in the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Alvin Kamara, Saints:

The Rams put a lot of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, so look for Kamara to be used as an outlet receiver who should get at least 5 or 6 catches for about 50 yards to go along with another 70 yards rushing. If he adds a touchdown, he should finish with about 23 to 25 fantasy points.

Joe Mixon, Texans

HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during Mandatory Minicamp at Houston Methodist Training Center on June 04, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

Mixon had a bad game last week, and it felt like he had let his fantasy managers down. The good news is that he gets to play Jacksonville, who looks like they have given up on both sides of the ball. Look for Mixon to have about 80 yards rushing and another 25 yards receiving, plus a TD.

Kyren Williams, Rams

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 25: Kyren Williams #23 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the ball during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on December 25, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

There may be no better play on the slate than Williams. The Saints have let up over 5 yards per carry, which should allow Williams to get 100 yards rushing and potentially multiple touchdowns.

Chase Brown, Bengals

CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 10: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball during the second half of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paycor Stadium on December 10, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Brown is getting terrific fantasy numbers based on the sheer opportunities that he’s getting now that Zach Moss is out. Look for this to continue even against the tough Pittsburgh defense. Brown should finish the game with at least 12 of the 14 fantasy points with a chance at 20 if he can find the end zone.

Bucky Irving, Bucs

TAMPA, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 10: Bucky Irving #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers carries the ball to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Not only have the Panthers been a sieve to RB1, but they’ve also been extremely generous to RB2 as well. When the Buccaneers are winning, they tend to give the ball more to Irving,

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