Fantasy sleepers NFL Week 13: Tyrod Taylor, pair of TEs among eight high-upside lineup plays

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And just like that … it’s Thanksgiving. More importantly, there are just two weeks left in the fantasy regular season.

(If we’re being honest, the Thanksgiving part is probably more important. Y’know, food, family and all. But fantasy football slots in close behind all of that. That’s why you’re here, after all.)

As you settle in with family and friends, I wish you all the best. Hopefully, your day is filled with good food, wonderful conversations and memorable times. But I also know that many of you will be sneaking peeks at your phone to see how your fake football teams are doing. And while no one wants heartburn, you’d prefer it not be caused by the WR2 you hastily started.

That’s why the Sleepers column is here. Not so much to solve your gastrointestinal issues, but rather to create the conditions that would prevent any such tummy rumbles. Think of us as the online recipe that slightly tweaks some of the ingredients but still turns out to be pretty good. No, we’re not accepting raisins in the potato salad. We respect you too much for that.

At the risk of becoming the family prayer that goes on too long while you’re waiting to dive into the mashed potatoes, I’ll end things here. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Best of luck to your teams this weekend. Here are some names.

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Taylor’s start last week against the Ravens went about as one would have expected: He wasn’t the solution to the Jets’ issues, but he didn’t compound them, either. Call it a moral victory. Taylor threw for 222 passing yards, marking just the second time since Week 5 that a Jets QB topped 200. Gang Green’s offense also found a rhythm in the first half, putting together a few first downs before a long touchdown drive to take the lead in the second quarter.

It’s something to build on heading into this week’s game against the Falcons. Atlanta started the season as a defense you didn’t want to test. Now it’s turned into a fantasy cheat sheet. The Falcons’ secondary has been under fire since Week 8, with Atlanta giving up 10 passing touchdowns against just three interceptions. Taylor’s newfound rapport with trade acquisitions   John Metchie III   and   Adonai Mitchell   (combined with some timely   Breece Hall   targets) could make him a strong QB2 candidate this week.

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