Fantasy Football 2019: Thursday Night Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Week 13
By Kole Berrey
Jared Cook, TE, New Orleans Saints
This one is very tough. We have already seen with Jason Witten that tight end is a shallow position.
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In the last five games that he has been active, Jared Cook has scored over ten fantasy points. Looks can be deceiving, however, as Cook has seen less than five targets in two of his last five games. He has also had less than 40 yards in three of those five games.
Couple that with the fact the Falcons are terrible at covering wide receivers, but decent against tight ends (only allowing seven points per game to the position) and Cook could warrant a sit this week.
Latavius Murray, RB, New Orleans Saints
Latavius Murray has been a good addition to most rosters, as he has had two 30 point games this year. He is also playing second fiddle to a now healthy Alvin Kamara. Look for the Saints to lean on a refreshed Kamara the rest of the way, making Murray touchdown dependent and risky in fantasy.
Devonta Freeman, RB, Atlanta Falcons
Devonta Freeman is trending toward playing for the first time in three weeks. He comes back against a stingy Saints rushing defense.
This may be the sit I am least confident in, as pure volume could make Freeman viable. The Saints are 29th in points allowed to running backs though, and Freeman may be trying to knock some rust off this week as it is. He is a risky play with some upside.
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Normally we’re only treated to one game on Thursday, but because it’s Thanksgiving, we get three! That means you more than likely have someone playing prior to Sunday this week, so be sure to check those lineups and good luck!