1 of 5 | Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) is among my fantasy football players to avoid in Week 13. File Photo by Tannen Maury/UPI | License Photo
MIAMI, Nov. 29 (UPI) — Austin Ekeler is among my fantasy football running backs to avoid in lineups in Week 13.
Looking for more lineup options? Check out my top add/drops article. Plus, be sure to stay up to date with my Week 13 rankings for quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends, which will be available and updated throughout the week.
Christian McCaffrey, Raheem Mostert, Alvin Kamara, Bijan Robinson, and Kyren Williams lead the way in my Top 30 rankings, listed below. Meanwhile, Rachaad White, Rhamondre Stevenson, Derrick Henry, Tony Pollard, and Isiah Pacheco round out my Top 10 plays.
All of my running backs to avoid rank outside the Top 12 of my rankings. You should only bench players to avoid if you have a higher-ranked option on your roster.
Due to Week 13 byes, running backs from the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Las Vegas Raiders should be benched.
Get ready for Austin Ekeler and the Los Angeles Chargers’ match against the New England Patriots on Sunday in Foxborough, Mass. File Photo by Joe Marino/UPI
Austin Ekeler
Ekeler was most likely an early first-round draft pick for your fantasy team, but injuries and a lack of standout performances could result in continued subpar performances.
The veteran Los Angeles Chargers player has not had a game with more than 67 rushing yards since Week 1. Additionally, he has failed to exceed 70 yards from scrimmage in five of his last seven appearances. This week, the Chargers will face off against the New England Patriots.
Through 12 weeks, the Patriots have allowed the ninth-fewest rushing yards per game to running backs. Thus, I anticipate the Patriots to attempt to win the time of possession battle in this home game, which would limit the Chargers’ offensive opportunities.
Despite this, Ekeler, my No. 16 play, can still serve as a low-end RB2, though top-tier production should not be expected. Instead, consider looking for a player with a more favorable matchup and a better recent track record of success.
Running back Breece Hall (R) and the New York Jets will host the Atlanta Falcons in Week 13. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Breece Hall
Hall was among my favorite preseason draft targets, but an injury to starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, paired with the New York Jets’ overall offensive struggles, makes it hard to justify keeping him in your lineup.
The Jets scored a league-low 12 times on offense through 12 weeks. They also logged the third-fewest amount of plays from scrimmage and second-fewest rushing attempts and points so far this season.
While Hall has explosive playmaking ability, the Jets’ inability to maintain sustained drives limits his upside.
