7 Deep Fantasy Football Sleepers for Week 13

Alfred Blue, RB, Houston Texans

Yahoo! Ownership: 6%

Yes, Alfred Blue is the backup to Lamar Miller. You wouldn't know by looking at the box score, though, as the Houston Texans' running back has been piling up the touches lately, even out-touching Miller 14 to 13 in Week 12.

Since Week 8, Blue has rushed 51 times. That includes three games with at least 13 carries. During the Texans’ eight-game winning streak, Blue has racked up 110 touches or 13.8 per game. Despite all the work, Blue has failed to reach the end zone in his last 10 games and is averaging just 45.4 total yards per game, limiting his ownership numbers to single-digits in fantasy.

Facing the Cleveland Browns this week, the touches are likely to remain in the double-digits, while Blue will have a good chance of scoring for the first time since Week 1.

While their pass defense remains at the top of our ranks, the rush defense leaves a lot to be desired. The Browns have allowed 15 rushing touchdowns this season, and only the Cardinals have given up more. They also rank 28th in the NFL with over 131 rushing yards allowed per game. The game script on Sunday is pointing at a run-heavy attack for Houston, too, as they are 6.0-point favorites home favorites in Week 13.