The NFL season enters Week 13, leaving a third of the action of the regular season to still take place. Last week, another set of traumas for the big names, but we didn’t jump into too many plays that DFS assumed. It’s not always that we’re trying to put all of our strength into our roster, but we’re pairing Kyler Murray with rookie Rondale Moore for our DraftKings Week 13 lineup. Pairing a QB stud with a boom or bust WR can prove effective in GPP tournaments.
Before we break down our picks, here are the most notable scoring rules for DraftKings contests: Full point PPR, TDs pass four points, three point bonus for 100 yards, 100 yards receive, and 300 yards pass.
DraftKings Week 13 Picks: NFL DFS Lineups for GPP Tournaments
Sunday primary blocking vehicle, budget $50,000
QB Kyler Murray, Cardinals @ Bears ($7,500). Murray (ankle) was close to competing in Week 11, but with a bye, the Cardinals decided not to push it. Even during Murray’s Week 8 dud, in which he injured his ankle, he just fell short of 20.0 DraftKings points in two competitions. Probably 100% healthy – or close to 100% at this point – Murray will be eager to start a new string of worthwhile performances.
RB James Robinson, Jaguars @ Rams ($6,200). Robinson has just made 20 touchdowns, the first time he’s hit that mark since Week 6. Looks like a bruised heel kept him out of a game behind him. The Rams are strong contenders at home, but Robinson’s roles on the ground and in the air make him a possible bulk pick under the DFS radar this week.
RB Antonio Gibson, Soccer Team @ Raiders ($5,700). Gibson continued to increase the numbers – his 36 touchdowns on Monday night were easily a career high. Sunday’s hope is that Gibson doesn’t concede many points to JD McKissic/Jaret Patterson, but it’s only reasonable to expect his touchdowns to come now that he’s received so many touches.
WR Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers @ Seahawks ($5,600). The 49ers will be without Deebo Samuel (groin) for 1-2 weeks, meaning they won’t be top goal in passing game (92) and second busiest in touchdown (81). That workload will be reduced to the rest of the offense, including Aiyuk. The sophomore played better at the end of the year, scoring double-digit DKs in four of his past five games and he reckons he’ll be heavily involved on Sunday.
WR Odell Beckham Jr., Rams and Jaguars ($5,500). The Rams had more success incorporating Beckham into their attack after the goodbye. Beckham scored 10 goals and finished 5-81-1, scoring 19.1 DK points, his best of the season. With the reintroduction of the kind of production he’s capable of delivering, he’s a compelling game for his modest paycheck.
WR Darnell Mooney, Bears vs. Cardinals ($5,600). Mooney has scored 20.0 DK points or more in three straight games, including performances of five rebounds, at 120 yards. Regardless of who is at the heart of the Bears on Sunday – and with or without Allen Robinson (hamstring) – we want Mooney to dominate the goals and be positioned to produce another powerful fantasy performance.
WEEK 13 PPR RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker
TE Mark Andrews, Ravens @ Steelers ($6,000). Andrews has hit 10 goals in three of his past four games and has scored at least 15.3 DK points in three consecutive competitions. The narrow end location is a minefield, so we’re happy to pay for one of the very few reliable options at our disposal this week.
FLEX Rondale Moore, Cardinals @ Bears ($4,700). Moore’s Week 11 performance may not be worth scoring home (4.64 yards per catch), but we must note that he caught all 11 goals. Moore is a sure bet to see increased engagement after the goodbyes, and we can usually count on him to be as engaged on the ground as in the air.
WEEK 13 STANDARD RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | VND / ST | Kicker
DEF Giants @ Dolphins ($2,700). The Giants played no less late in the game, at least in terms of possession defense. They hold a 20-point lead and have scored 13.0 DK or more three times since Week 7. The Dolphins have won four in a row and are playing better overall, but we’re not ready to go. fear them.
