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Fantasy Football Waiver Wire 2013: Top 10 Week 13 pickups

By Zachary Thompson

Nov 24, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Dennis Johnson (28) breaks a tackle by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Winston Guy (22) during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Dennis Johnson (28) breaks a tackle by Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back Winston Guy (22) during the first half at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Campbell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) gets away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) gets away from Tampa Bay Buccaneers free safety Dashon Goldson (38) during the third quarter at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Nate Burleson-WR-Detroit Lions (3.4%)

Despite missing more than two months after his auto-accident, Nate Burleson didn’t seem to miss a beat coming back for the Lions and stepping right in as their second WR option. He finished Sunday’s game with seven catches on ten targets going for 77 yards and a touchdown.

In PPR leagues, he’s a great weekly play since he’s piled up 26 catches in his four games this season (average 6.5 per game). He and Matthew Stafford have a well-established connection and he should continue to get plenty of looks in the Lions pass-heavy scheme in a race to the finish in the NFC North.

In week 13, the Lions host their annual Thanksgiving Day game as the Packers come to town. Green Bay is in the lower half of the league in fantasy points allowed to opposing WR, and the Lions will be ready to try and reclaim their spot atop the division with a win. Burleson missed the first meeting between these teams, but should have another solid game this week and is definitely playable as a flex if you need instant WR points.

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