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5 best fantasy football matchups to exploit for Week 13

By Frankie Licausi

Nov 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (25) carries the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after a fourth quarter touchdown Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) celebrates after a fourth quarter touchdown Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, during a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. /

1. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts (vs. HOU)

If you’ve been watching the NFL, you’re aware that Jonathan Taylor has become the top running back in football, both in real life and in fantasy football. He’s the overall RB1 in fantasy points, and things are only going to get better this week when Taylor and the Colts take on the Houston Texans, who are an all-around bad football team.

Taylor is averaging 100.4 rushing yards per game, which is second behind Derrick Henry. He should take him over though as Henry is out for the year. Taylor’s 14 rushing touchdowns are the most in the NFL. Another crazy stat is that Taylor has scored the most fantasy points out of any position this year, quarterbacks and wide receivers included.

The Colts take on the Houston Texans this week who allow the sixth-most fantasy points to running backs this season, and allow the second-most rushing yards per game at 135.6. This is all great news for Taylor owners, as he projects as the number one running back this week in a game where the Colts should be leading throughout.

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