To quote the great Doctor Strange: we’re in the endgame now. The fantasy playoffs are just a few weeks away, so we’re running out of opportunities to shore up our rosters. There have been a handful of high-profile disappointments, but thankfully, new players are popping up to replace them on a weekly basis.

Our Rest of Season Fantasy Football Rankings give a nice snapshot of where things stand for fantasy at the moment. Let’s dive into a few interesting players from the updated ranks.

Updates To The Rest of Season Fantasy Football Rankings Ahead Of Week 13

Welcome to the Party, Pal

Devin Neal, RB, Saints (ADP: 211.2, ROS: 86)

The Saints “handcuff” to Alvin Kamara has had some stash appeal for most of the season. First, it appeared as though Kamara might get traded. Then, it looked like he might just get benched for ineffectiveness. Ultimately, Kamara managed to hold on to a bell cow role in the backfield through 11 weeks, and with Kendre Miller out for the rest of the season, it seemed like Kamara had a chance to stick all year.

Unfortunately, the injury gods had other ideas. Kamara went down with an MCL sprain vs. the Falcons, and while he avoided a truly serious injury, MCL sprains typically take 4-6 weeks to recover from. That can occasionally be a bit sooner in mild sprains, but with the Saints going nowhere this season, it makes no sense to rush him back.

That opens the door for Neal to take over as the team’s feature back. Neal was a sixth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, so he’s far from an elite prospect. He’s also averaged just 3.6 yards per attempt for the year, and the Saints aren’t exactly an explosive offense to begin with.

The big reason for optimism with Neal is his pass-catching potential. He had a solid target share in college, and he handled seven targets out of the backfield in relief of Kamara last week. He could step right into Kamara’s role in that department, which at least gives him a solid weekly floor.

Neal seemingly lands right on the low-end RB2/high-end RB3 border for fantasy purposes. We currently have him as RB28 in our Rest of Season rankings, so he could definitely help some teams down the stretch in the right matchups.

We’re Baaaack

Joe Burrow, QB, Bengals (ADP: 43.5, ROS: 73)

It seemed as though Burrow would have a chance to return to the lineup last week, but they ultimately chose to play it safe. However, Burrow is expected to return for a Thanksgiving showdown vs. the Ravens in Week 13.

When Burrow is at his best, he’s a top-five fantasy quarterback. That level is typically reserved for dual-threat players, but Burrow has the talent and supporting cast to rack up huge fantasy totals with just his arm. He was the No. 3 QB in terms of fantasy points per game last season, and he was first at the position from Week 9 on.

Can Burrow play at that level right out of the gates? That remains to be seen, but he checks in at QB9 in our Week 13 rankings. If he’s fully up to speed, he could be a game-changer in the fantasy playoffs.

Trey Benson, RB, Cardinals (ADP: 137.7, ROS 98)

Benson hasn’t officially been ruled in for the Cardinals in Week 13, but his time is coming. He was able to log three limited practices last week after having his 21-day practice window opened. He’ll likely see his involvement get ramped up this week, and if he holds up, there’s a solid chance he returns vs. the Buccaneers.

Benson is a tantalizing prospect. He’s a ridiculous athlete, and he’s averaged 5.5 yards per attempt so far this season. He’s also been targeted on 19% of his routes run, so he has some pass-catching chops as well. Ultimately, he has the upside to be the team’s bell-cow back down the stretch.

When he does eventually return to the lineup, he could be a fringe top-15 player at the position. The Cardinals offense has shown plenty of upside with Jacoby Brissett under center, and the Cardinals have the 10th-easiest remaining strength of schedule for fantasy purposes at running back. The matchup vs. the Bengals in Week 17 stands out as particularly juicy.

Omarion Hampton, RB, Chargers (ADP: 39.6, ROS: 111)

Hampton is another back who feels on the precipice of a return. He’s been out of the lineup since Week 5, but it appeared as though the team was always anticipating a return following their Week 12 bye. Now that their bye is in the rear-view mirror, Hampton should be back within the next week or two.

Hampton is undoubtedly the most valuable of this trio when he does return to the lineup. The only reason that isn’t reflected in our rankings is that his return date feels more up in the air. Once he gets back on the field, Hampton moves into low-end RB1/high-end RB2 territory.

Before getting injured, Hampton was starting to display the talent that made him a first-round pick in 2025. He had 22.9 PPR points in Week 3, and he followed that up with 27.5 PPR points in Week 4. That game was notably his first without Najee Harris, and he handled 88% of the snaps and 100% of the designed rushing attempts. He also had a respectable 13% target share, resulting in an outstanding 90 UR Score.

The Chargers don’t have a friendly RB schedule to close the year, with matchups vs. the Chiefs and Texans during the fantasy playoffs. However, there’s also an excellent matchup vs. the Cowboys in between, and Hampton can help you get to that point if he returns to the lineup soon.

It’s Not Your Fault

Justin Jefferson, WR, Vikings (ADP: 6.7, ROS: 32)

The Vikings offense is a disaster. It hasn’t really mattered whether it’s been Carson Wentz, J.J. McCarthy, or McCarthy’s new alter-ego “Nine” throwing him the ball; Jefferson just hasn’t been up to his usual standards. He’s merely 17th in PPR points per game at receiver this season, and he’s dipped to No. 32 following the team’s Week 6 bye.

Things have been particularly tough since McCarthy returned to the lineup. Jefferson has finished with single-digit PPR points in two of his past three outings, and he’s finished outside the top 36 at the position on both occasions.

At this point, it’s hard to consider Jefferson anything better than a WR3 for fantasy purposes. He’s still one of the best receivers in football, and the Vikings need to make sure to address the QB concerns in the offseason. Nine might want to start filling out his resume.

Drake London, WR, Falcons (ADP: 21.7, ROS: 121)

Unlike Jefferson, London has performed really well for most of the year. He’s WR6 in PPR points per game, putting him behind only the truly elite fantasy receivers.

Unfortunately, London missed last week’s game with an injury, and he’s currently considered week-to-week. With the Falcons going nowhere this season, there’s no need to rush him back to the field.

When London does eventually return, he’s going to have to survive with Kirk Cousins at quarterback. London has displayed elite chemistry with Michael Penix Jr., and the young quarterback has peppered London with targets at a massive rate. He’s yet to play a game with Cousins as the starter this season, but Cousins was much more inclined to spread the ball out as the starter last season. There was a minimal gap between London and Darnell Mooney from a target standpoint, and Mooney was the superior big-play threat. London outscored Mooney by just 2.6 PPR points per game in Cousins’ starts, so London has to be downgraded moving forward.

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