Fantasy Football Week 13 Start Decisions Involving Bears: Caleb Williams, Rome Odunze and More

We just went over Eagles in trending fantasy football start decisions, so now it's time to go over the Bears, who are the other half of the Black Friday matchup.

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Caleb Williams Start Decisions

Williams is part of several start decisions, so let's kick things off by discussing him.

I have Williams ranked 15th for week 13. He has an average test coming against the Eagles.

Williams is in trending decisions with Jaxson Dart, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones and Brock Purdy.

Fantasy owners are taking Dart over Williams. The projections like Dart by nearly two full fantasy points. 

Dart ranked 16th for me, so I'm against fantasy owners here and would take Williams. Dart is a risky fantasy starting option after his concussion, especially in a below-average matchup against the Patriots.

Fantasy owners are taking Williams over Darnold this week. The projections like Darnold over Williams by about a point.

Darnold was No. 20 for me this week, so I prefer Williams again. Darnold has a tougher test against the Vikings, so Williams has a better outlook for week 13, and he gets the edge from me.

Williams is again preferred over Mayfield, who is banged up after sustaining an injury in week 12. The projections still like Mayfield by a healthy amount.

Mayfield was No. 19 for me, with that injury and a tougher test against the Cardinals factoring in. Williams seems like the safer and higher upside play, so he gets the nod again.

Williams is being started over Lawrence, but it's Lawrence with the healthy advantage in projected points. 

Lawrence was No. 18 for me this week, so again, I'm a fan of Williams. Lawrence has a slightly above-average test against the Titans, so he's actually set up better. I just trust Williams more, especially after Lawrence's turnover-filled showing last week.

Williams is preferred over Jones, and that advantage could widen after it was announced that Jones is dealing with an injury. Jones is projected for more points.

I had Jones ranked 14th, but that was before knowing he was injured. He has the toughest fantasy test against the Texans, and throwing in an injury now, I'm trying to stay away from Jones in week 13, if he even plays. Take Williams over him this week.

Williams is the preferred starter over Purdy this week. Williams is projected for one more fantasy point.

I actually like Purdy more, as I had him ranked 13th. He has a tough test coming against the Browns, so I understand if you want to take Williams more. I just think Purdy is capable of more.

Rome Odunze Start Decisions

Odunze is in two trending decisions, so let's discuss him next.

I did not rank Odunze in my top-30 wideouts for week 13. He has an average matchup this week. 

I've had Odunze ranked most of the season, but he's been in single digits as a fantasy performer in three of the past four weeks, so I'm out on him for now. He's still capable of big things, but I just liked others more in a week where every team is playing again.

Odunze is in trending decisions with Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin.

Fantasy owners are torn on who to start between Sutton and Odunze. They are both being started 54% of the time. The projections like Sutton by a couple points though. 

Sutton fell to No. 24 for me, so he gets the nod over Odunze. Even as the No. 2 wideout now for Denver, I like Sutton, especially because he has a great matchup coming against the Commanders.

Odunze is favored over Franklin this week, with both starting in 37% of leagues. The projections favor Odunze.

Franklin is at No. 21 for me, so I like him even more than I did Sutton over Odunze. In a favorable matchup, I easily have Franklin over Odunze.

Odunze is in a trending flex decision with Woody Marks. Fantasy owners are taking Odunze, with both starting about 41% of the time. The projections like Odunze, with Marks at 10.28 PPR points.

Marks is my No. 26 fantasy back for week 13, so with Odunze just outside my top 30, these two are pretty close. Marks has a slightly below-average test against the Colts.

It's very close between Marks and Odunze, but I'd probably lean toward Marks because he's for sure going to be involved offensively. There's a chance Odunze is shut down by a good Philly secondary.

Kyle Monangai Start Decisions

It's Monangai in trending decisions, not D'Andre Swift.

I still like Swift over Monangai, ranking Swift 22nd, and not having Monangai in my top 30. Swift is starting every time over Monangai, if you were wondering. 

Monangai's matchup is slightly below average against the Eagles, so I'm not really sure why he's in trending decisions at all.

Aaron Jones Sr. and Zach Charbonnet are the backs in the decisions against Monangai.

Jones is an overwhelming favorite over Monangai, with both starting just 17% of the time. The projections like Jones by over 2.5 points.

Jones ranked 25th for me this week going into a tougher clash against the Seahawks. So he's after Swift in my eyes, but well ahead of Monangai - that really shouldn't even be a legitimate question.

Fantasy owners like Charbonnet over Monangai, with both starting in 12% of leagues. Monangai is projected for 0.1 more fantasy points.

Charbonnet didn't make my top-30 list, with Kenneth Walker leading the way for the Seahawks instead - Walker is ranked 21st. The Seattle backs have a tougher test against Minnesota.

Seeing the matchups, I prefer Monangai over Charbonnet. I think he will be more involved than Charbonnet, but the Seattle back could make things close if he finds the end zone.

D.J. Moore Trending Decisions

Moore is another Chicago wideout who is in a trending decision right now.

He wasn't in my top 30 either, but is coming off a big game, so I get fantasy owners wanting to try him again. 

Moore is up against Jayden Higgins in his trending decision, and is actually not preferred over the rookie. Both are starting just 26% of the time. The projections like Higgins by 0.04 fantasy points.

Higgins isn't in my top 30 either, but he has a much better matchup coming against the Colts. For that reason, I like Higgins over Moore, even though Moore is coming off a huge fantasy showing.

Other Starting Options

Outside Williams, Swift, Monangai and Moore, Colston Loveland is another decent fantasy asset for week 13. He didn't make my top-25 tight end list though.

The Eagles are a brutal test for tight ends, allowing just eight fantasy points per contest. For that reason, and the inconsistency of the Bears' passing game and pass catchers, I'm not high on Loveland this week.

In deeper leagues, Loveland is an option, but I'd try to stay away from him in this matchup.

Luther Burden is another deep-league asset, but in a so-so matchup, I'd only consider him in really deep setups. He's starting in less than 2% of leagues, which should tell you everything you need to know.

Kicker Cairo Santos is projected for seven fantasy points today. He's starting in 41% of leagues.

This game is set for an over/under of 44 points, so there could be some scoring chances for Santos. There's better matchups out there, but the Bears' offense gives him a decent fantasy outlook most weeks, so I'd be fine firing him up again.

The Bears DST is only projected for four fantasy points this week. Philly's offense has been average most of the season, but the Bears' defense has struggled, so they are projected for one of the worst scores this week.

They are still starting in 16% of leagues, and I'd be fine starting them in some deeper fantasy setups. I'd avoid the Bears DST in standard leagues though - there's better matchups to try instead.