Week 13 is upon us and here is what I am rolling with for my DFS lineup. If you think some of my picks aren’t great or if you have an idea of what would be a better use of my 10 dollars, feel free to let me know. Thanks for reading and hopefully we all make some money on Sunday. 

QB: Tom Brady vs ATL (DraftKings Salary: $7,200)

Despite having a down week in Week 12, I’m buying into a nice passing day from Tom Brady in Week 13. Way back in Week 2, Brady had an impressive game against Atlanta where he passed for 5 touchdowns and I expect him to replicate that performance in a similar form on Sunday. The Falcons have proved that they can let up great fantasy performances to opposing quarterbacks and who better to trust in that matchup than the greatest of all time. 

RB1: Joe Mixon vs LAC (DraftKings Salary: $8,100)

Joe Mixon has been on an incredible run lately as the Bengal’s offense has shifted to relying heavily on the rushing attack. His recent production along with a favorable matchup against the Chargers could set Mixon up for a top finish on the week. The Chargers have struggled against the run as they’ve allowed a league-leading 1,598 rushing yards on the year. That stat coinciding with Mixon’s stretch of dominance may create a stellar day for the Bengal’s running back, making his lofty price point worth it.  

RB2: Austin Ekeler vs CIN (DraftKings Salary: $8,300)

Austin Ekeler is one of the more stable fantasy players in the league and you can’t go wrong with him as a member of your DFS lineup. He has the highest receiving upside among all running backs while the Bengals have allowed some of the highest receiving totals to running backs this season. In addition to his rushing, Ekeler can provide his typical great receiving numbers against Cincinnati, warranting his high price tag this week. 

WR1: Brandon Aiyuk vs SEA (DraftKings Salary: $5,600)

Brandon Aiyuk has risen from his disappointing start to the season and is now a consistent producer at receiver for fantasy. Over the past two weeks, Aiyuk has been one of the highest-graded wide receivers according to PFF. Now with the absence of Deebo Samuel for the next couple of weeks, Aiyuk could see his receiving role increase. The 49ers are going up against a struggling Seahawks team that can’t seem to stay on the field offensively. That could spell plenty of offensive possessions for San Francisco along with plenty of opportunities for Brandon Aiyuk. 

WR2: T.Y. Hilton vs HOU (DraftKings Salary: $4,400)

Yes, I am buying into the narrative. T.Y., historically, has owned the Houston Texans and I don’t see why that won’t continue this week. Earlier this season Hilton continued his dominance over Houston by gathering 4 receptions for 80 yards on his return from injury. There is really nothing else to go off of other than T.Y. continuing to be a pivotal player for the Colts whenever they play against the Texans, especially in NRG Stadium. It may be a risky choice, but Hilton has a strong history pulling for him as he returns to play in what he calls his “second home.”

WR3: Scotty Miller vs ATL (DraftKings Salary: $3,000)

This is a long shot but it’s what I get for paying up big at the running back position. Scotty Miller has recently returned off of IR and he only managed to receive one deep target against the Colts in Week 12. That pass did result in a pass interference call that helped the Buccaneers immensely at the time. With Antonio Brown being suspended for the next 3 games, I could see Scotty Miller resuming the usage that he had with Brady prior to AB joining the team. What better matchup to get that started in than one against a terrible pass defense. 

TE: Pat Freiermuth vs BAL (DraftKings Salary: $4,200)

As a touchdown magnet for the past 5 weeks, Pat Freiermuth has been a nice player to have on DFS lineups. Heading into a favorable matchup against Baltimore, who has struggled to defend tight ends this season, Freiermuth could be in for a decent day receiving. Even after getting demolished by the Bengals, I could see the Steelers having a bounce-back week of sorts and Pat Freiermuth will benefit as their premier red-zone option. 

FLEX: Jamaal Williams vs MIN (DraftKings Salary: $5,400)

D’Andre Swift is set to miss Week 13 with a shoulder injury he sustained on Thanksgiving. That opens the door to plenty of opportunities for Jamaal Williams. Williams is moderately priced this week but he should have complete control over a Lions backfield that has had nice receiving upside all season. The Lions will most likely be playing from behind, as they have been for most of the season, so this could lead to lots of receiving work for Williams as the Lions lack receiving threats everywhere other than tight end. 

D/ST: Colts D/ST vs HOU (DraftKings Salary: $3,700)

The Colts have proven to be one of the league’s better defenses this season despite letting up 5 rushing touchdowns last week against Tampa Bay. Darius Leonard is a force to be reckoned with and I could see him wrecking this game against a lowly Texans team that has been struggling all season.