The Washington Commanders will host the Denver Broncos 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 QB Marcus Mariota.
Is Marcus Mariota Playing in Week 13?
Mariota is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ 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 Mariota in Week 13?
Mariota has done a fine job, all things considered. He’s been asked to replace a franchise QB in an offense that lacks efficiency from the run game and has been without its WR1 for the majority of the season.
It hasn’t exactly been an ideal landing spot, and a matchup with the Broncos doesn’t exactly project as the type of get-right game that I’m sure the Washington fanbase could use.
Mariota has averaged 8.2 YPA over his past two games and has at least 20 rushing yards in every start this season. That’s all well and good, but his baseline production is a low-end streamer at best, and only twice has a qualified QB hit his season average against this Broncos’ stingy defense.
I’d rank him ahead of skill position players in a Superflex setting, but not by much.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mariota’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Mariota is projected to score 7.2 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mariota to throw for 66 yards and 0.5 passing touchdowns with 0.2 interceptions. Mariota could also add 18 rushing yards and 0.1 rushing touchdowns on the ground.
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 41 degrees Fahrenheit with 16 mph winds. Moderate winds may affect deep passes and field goal attempts.
