Fantasy Life With Ian Hartitz Week 13 Fantasy Football Rankings Risers + Start/Sit!
Nov 26, 2025
In this lively chat, fantasy football expert Dwain McFarland joins Ian Hartitz to break down Week 13 matchups. They dive into why Derrick Henry is primed for a huge game against the Bengals and analyze Rashee Rice's impressive usage as Thanksgiving approaches. The duo assesses key injuries, including updates on Omarion Hampton’s return, and explores sleeper starts like Keaton Mitchell and Tyler Shough for those risky leagues. With insightful rankings and Q&A, they ensure you're ready for fantasy success!
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Expect Snap Limits For Returning RBs
- Returning running backs often face limited first-game workloads; Bucky Irving could mirror Chris Goblin's 36% snap count on return.
- Project conservative early usage and adjust after seeing practice reports late in the week.
Project Conservative Usage For Returnees
- Returning backs often take a share of early snaps, so models usually project them at ~40–50% of rushing attempts in their first game back.
- This conservative approach prevents overrating immediate fantasy value after IR returns.
Start Derrick Henry In Smash Spot
- Start Derrick Henry in Week 13 against the Bengals thanks to Baltimore's run-heavy approach and heavy 21/22 personnel usage.
- Expect a high rushing ceiling but limited PPR upside since Henry remains a low-target back.