NFL Week 13 predictions, fantasy sleepers, upset picks, buzz - ESPN

There are still 12 games remaining in Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season, and we're sure you are fully prepared for the loaded Sunday and Monday slate. But just in case you need some last-minute intel, our NFL analysts have you covered at the 11th hour.

First, analytics writer Seth Walder breaks down five stat trends that could be pivotal this weekend. Fantasy football writer Eric Moody runs through five players who are rostered in under 50% of ESPN fantasy football leagues as of Saturday and who could be picked up and started in a jam this weekend. That's followed by NFL analyst Matt Bowen pointing to five potential surprises and NFL analyst Ben Solak picking one team on upset watch. Finally, insider Jeremy Fowler gives the latest buzz, rumors and news you might have missed.

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Latest buzz

Can the Texans play the matchups to set up WR Nico Collins for a big game?

The Jaguars have a cornerback imbalance. On the offense's left is Tyson Campbell, who has allowed 0.9 yards per coverage snap this season (better than the 1.2 average for outside corners), per NFL Next Gen Stats. But Ronald Darby and Montaric Brown have split time on the offense's right side. Darby's 2.0 yards per coverage snap allowed is the worst among outside corners with at least 200 coverage snaps, and Brown is at 1.6.

Collins, meanwhile, has played 50% of his snaps this season as the wide left receiver and 32% as the wide right receiver. This week calls for switching that up. And if the Texans do so, Collins could be in position for a huge game.

Can DL Leonard Williams stay hot against the Jets?

Williams had a huge game in Seattle's Week 12 win over the Cardinals, recording 2.5