Overview
- USA TODAY’s Week 13 defense/special teams rankings arrive for a no‑bye Thanksgiving week featuring three Thursday games, a Black Friday matchup, an 11‑game Sunday slate and Monday Night Football.
- Seattle is the recommended top play with J. J. McCarthy in concussion protocol for Minnesota, raising the possibility of backup Max Brosmer starting.
- Other high‑end targets include the Broncos at Washington, Chargers vs. Raiders, 49ers at Browns and Jaguars at Titans.
- San Francisco’s outlook is shaped by Cleveland being led by rookie Shedeur Sanders heading into their matchup.
- Managers are urged to lock in streamers early and track late quarterback and injury updates as the condensed holiday schedule tightens lineup decisions.