5 breakout fantasy football stars to pick up for Week 13

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 28: Dontrell Hilliard #40 of the Tennessee Titans runs for a touchdown in the second quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 28, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 28: Russell Gage #14 of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball against Tyson Campbell #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at TIAA Bank Field on November 28, 2021, in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /

4. Top fantasy football pickups for Week 13- Atlanta Falcons WR Russell Gage

The Atlanta Falcons’ passing attack has struggled to get going while wide receiver Calvin Ridley has taken a leave from the team to deal with mental health issues. One player who has managed to step up of late is Russell Gage, who has become a trusted option for Matt Ryan.

Gage had a solid day against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12, recording six catches for 62 yards and scoring a touchdown for the first time since Week 7. Ryan looked Gage’s way seven times in this contest, marking the third time in four games that Gage has received at least seven targets.

Game flow should also be a positive for Gage, who plays on a mediocre team that has a questionable defense. The fact that Gage put up a good performance in a game where Atlanta was in command from the jump is also encouraging for his fantasy stock going forward.

Fantasy owners haven’t quite bought in on Gage yet as he is rostered in only 17 percent of Yahoo leagues. A matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ burnable secondary awaits in Week 13 for Gage, who could produce solid WR3 numbers as long as Ridley remains away from the Falcons.

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