The Denver Broncos will visit the Washington Commanders in Week 13. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Courtland Sutton.
Is Courtland Sutton Playing in Week 13?
Sutton is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Broncos’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Sutton in Week 13?
Sutton is fighting to retain his WR1 role in this offense, which significantly lowers his upside.
The consistency in the quality department of Target was something that Sutton managers were willing to deal with. Still, if the quantity is now second to Troy Franklin, there’s more risk than practical reward in this profile.
Race For WR1, Weeks 6-12
- Sutton: 55.4 PPR points, 13.2% below expectation, 37 targets (three end zone)
- Troy Franklin: 78.6 PPR points, 10.8% below expectation, 49 targets (eight end zone)
Sutton averages 14.1 yards per catch for his career (14.4 this season), so at least there is single-play upside, right?
Right??
In theory, the matchup gives you that (Washington has ranked bottom-5 all season in YPA on deep throws), but Sutton isn’t the lone target on those bombs now.
- Weeks 1-9: 38.7% of his targets came deep downfield
- Weeks 10-11: 16.7% of his targets came deep downfield
This matchup and the scoring expectation of this offense have Sutton checking in as a viable flex for me this week, but I’m not super comfortable in it. His last top 30 performance came in Week 7, and given the volatility of Bo Nix, this is a player who can make or break your week.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Sutton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Sutton is projected to score 13.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Sutton to have five receptions for 62 yards and 0.4 touchdowns. Sutton could also add zero rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 13 Weather Impact: Broncos at Commanders
The forecast for kickoff is 44 degrees Fahrenheit with 6 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.