Fantasy Football: Who to start for week 13

With the fantasy football playoffs quickly approaching, here are some guys that will help you secure a playoff spot.

Quarterbacks:

Cam Newton (Carolina QB) - Newton has a great match up against the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneer's defense. Tampa Bay is allowing almost 400 yards per game and giving up just over 26 points a game. If Newton does not turn the ball over, he should have a big day through the air and on the ground.

Matt Moore (Miami QB) - Moore has excelled in his last 4 games, throwing 7 touchdowns with only one interception. The Raiders are allowing about 375 yards per game and the Dolphins are becoming two dimensional, with Reggie Bush improving each week. With a solid running attack, Moore should be able to use the play action to find success through the air.

Running Backs: 

LeGarrette Blount is healthy again. Photo by Al Messerschmidt. Yahoo Sports/Getty Images

Frank Gore (San Francisco RB) - Frank Gore is a must start against the St. Louis Rams in week 13. The Rams are allowing over 5 yards a carry and nearly 160 yards per game. Gore has rushed for over 100 yards in half his games this season and will easily break that mark this week.

LeGarrette Blount (Tampa Bay RB) - Blount has a very likable match up in week 13 vs. the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have allowed 15 rushing touchdowns this season and are giving up 137 yards a game. Blount has looked healthy in his last two games, rushing for 210 yards.

Wide Receivers:

Victor Cruz has been a surprise this season.Photo by Patrick McDermott.Yahoo Sports/Getty Images

Victor Cruz (New York Giants WR) - Cruz has been a pleasant surprise this season for fantasy owners and should keep producing this week against Green Bay. Green Bay's secondary has struggled this season, allowing over 300 yards a game. The Giants will likely be throwing a lot trying to keep up with Green Bay's high powered offense.


Steve Breaston (Kansas City WR) - The Chiefs might have Kyle Orton behind center and have a good match up against the Chicago Bears. Breaston has been receiving more targets recently and has 21 receptions for 265 yards in his last 4 games. The Bears have allowed 14 touchdowns through the air and are allowing 285 yards per game.

Tight Ends:

Jason Witten (Dallas TE) - Witten already has 713 yards receiving this season and has a favorable match up vs. Arizona this week. Arizona is allowing the 7th most yards per game for receivers. The Cowboys will look to improve on their division lead and Witten will be a factor in doing so.

Jermichael Finley is due for a big game. Photo By Leon Halip. Yahoo Sports/Getty Images

Jermichael Finley (Green Bay TE) - The Packers will face the Giants in week 13, who have allowed 16 touchdowns and are giving up 272 yards receiving a game. Finley, who has been quiet lately, will look to add to his 5 touchdowns this season. With Aaron Rodgers behind center, any of his receivers can have a big day any game and Finley is due for a big performance.