5 best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 13

Let’s break down the five best fantasy football pickups to make for Week 13.

Week 13 of the NFL season included some breakout performances and notable storylines, some of which fantasy football owners will want to have their eyes on.

Jets quarterback Mike White made a big impact in his first start of the season, and running backs JaMycal Hasty, Zonovan Knight, and Dare Ogunbowale made surprising appearances on the fantasy radar. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers, Michael Carter, Elijah Mitchell, and Darnell Mooney all suffered injuries.

Without further ado, let’s break down the five best fantasy football pickups for Week 13. Every player listed is widely available in ESPN leagues.

5. Best fantasy football pickups for Week 13: RB Zonovan Knight, New York Jets

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In a surprising turn of events, undrafted rookie Zonovan Knight led the Jets’ backfield on Sunday with 14 carries for 69 yards. He also had three receptions for 34 yards. The 103 scrimmage yards were the most by any player in their NFL debut in franchise history.

James Robinson was a healthy scratch, while Michael Carter exited Sunday’s game with an ankle sprain. The severity of Carter’s injury is unknown, but even if he returns, Knight should still have value. The Jets like to deploy Carter in a complementary role. He has not played 75 percent of the team’s offensive snaps in a single game, this season. Prior to the injury, Knight and Carter were splitting carries, as well.

Knight is worth a flier.