2022 NFL Week 13: DFS Players to Target Due to Injury

Kenneth Walker III, Projected FanDuel points 16.10 ($8,100)

Kenneth Walker III took over for Rashaad Penny after Penny suffered a season-ending injury. Since becoming the full-time starter for Pete Carrol’s run-heavy scheme, Walker’s been the RB7 in fantasy. He’s averaged 20.9 touchers and 94.8 total yards. 

He’s been an absolute bell cow.

Last Sunday, Walker had 26 yards on 14 carries, which was his lowest since becoming the starter. But he scored two touchdowns that helped raise his fantasy value.

This week Walker faces the Rams, who have ruled out superstar defensive tackle Aaron Donald. This is the first missed game due to injury in Donald’s career. The impact of not having him on the field should be telling from Walkers' first handoff up the middle. The Rams' overall SIC rush defense grade is 82, the fourth lowest this week. Look for Walker to be a low-end RB1 in your lineups.

Mark Andrews, Projected FanDuel points 15.37 ($7,100)

Mark Andrews has missed one game this season but is still the TE2 in fantasy football this year. Ween in and week out, he’s one of the most consistent tight ends in the sport. He’s top three in target share, target rate per route run, deep targets, and red zone targets.

Last week he had four catches for 50 yards and a two-point conversation. His stat line would look even better if he didn’t drop a touchdown in the endzone.

This week he faces a Broncos secondary with the second-lowest SIC defensive grade. Andrews is a starter any week, but he’s a must-start against a battered Broncos secondary this week.

A.J. Brown, Projected FanDuel points 14.70 ($8,100)

The Eagles have a completely healthy offensive line and are facing a Titans team down its top cornerback in Caleb Farley. No. 2 cornerback Kristian Fulton is back from his hamstring strain, but is still not like 100%. 

Philadelphia boasts a pass offense score of 89.1 compared to Tennessee’s pass defense score of 72.9. Brown has averaged 13.4 fantasy points per game in half-point PPR, including 10.6 points against Green Bay last week.

Although Brown’s targets have been down in recent weeks, the Titans give up the second most points to receivers this season.