A return to a normal Thursday slate in Week 13 provided one lesson for fantasy football owners—old reliable names have returned in full force for a critical stretch to end the fantasy season.
As expected, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott led all Thursday scorers with 15 points. Impressive, considering he did the damage against a strong Minnesota Vikings defense.
Unlike Elliott, many recognizable names don't guarantee production in bad matchups. As such, let's take a look at matchup value comparisons and hit on some notable start-sit decisions.
Quarterback
| Matchup | Verdict |
| Drew Brees (vs. |