The Atlanta Falcons will visit the New York Jets 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 RB Tyler Allgeier.
Is Tyler Allgeier Playing in Week 13?
Allgeier is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Falcons’ 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 Allgeier in Week 13?
The Falcons controlled things against the Saints last week (24-10 win and the touchdown that New Orleans did muster came on the defensive side of the ball) and that allowed them to get Tyler Allgeier 12 carries, his most since Week 4.
The usage was nice if you were forced into playing him, but 3.7 yards per carry in a favorable spot was far from ideal.
Sadly, while not ideal, it’s essentially what he’s been. For the season, he’s picking up 3.6 yards per carry and has a total of eight receptions. Playing behind Bijan Robinson is one thing, but a lack of efficiency and versatility is another.
In theory, we could see a similar game script take place this weekend and that puts Allgeier back in the low-end flex radar, though I’d rather get creative at the receiver position if we are having that flex conversation (Andrei Iosivas and Jayden Higgins are darts I’d rather throw this week).
The run of favorable matchups comes to a screeching halt with the Seahawks coming to town next weekend and a finishing kick that features the Bucs, Cardinals, and Rams. It’s boring, but I still have Allgeier labeled as a backup whose value is 100% tied to the health of the man in front of him on the depth chart.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Allgeier’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 13
Allgeier is projected to score 9.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Allgeier to rush for 57 yards and 0.2 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 receptions for 10 receiving 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: Falcons at Jets
The forecast for kickoff is 43 degrees Fahrenheit with 10 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.