The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Dallas Cowboys 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 Patrick Mahomes.
Is Mahomes Playing in Week 13?
Mahomes is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chiefs’ 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 Mahomes in Week 13?
“One pass TD over his last three games on 125 attempts” is a sentence I assumed I’d never type for Patrick Mahomes during this dynastic window, but here we are.
I’m not too worried.
I still consider the Cowboys a plus-matchup, even if they’ve looked better coming out of the bye, but more importantly, the Chiefs know they will only go as far as #15 will take them.
While the counting numbers haven’t been piled up recently, he does have a 38+ yard completion in five straight and a 10+ yard run in five of his past seven. In essence, we are getting the postseason version of Mahomes 1.5 months early and that means he’s going to be a plus asset more often than not.
I was encouraged by him funneling 60.5% of his throws in the direction of Rashee Rice, Travis Kelce, or Xavier Worthy and if we combine the rushing upside that he has flashed all season with that sort of concentration, I think there’s a real chance he leads the position in scoring this week.
As it is, he’s my QB3 for the week and my top Turkey Day signal caller.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Mahomes’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Mahomes is projected to score 20.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Mahomes to throw for 266 yards and 1.9 passing touchdowns with 0.7 interceptions. Mahomes could also add 21 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: Chiefs at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.