It’s Tuesday which means that it is time to start focusing on week 13 of the NFL season. Let’s kick off the week by focusing on some value QB plays.

Matt Hasselbeck – $5,300

Matt Hasselbeck is 4-0 as the Colts starter this season. He has been playing so well that Chuck Pagano had to field questions on whether he would remain the starter when Luck is healthy enough to return. Naturally, Pagano scoffed at the notion, but at 40 years of age, his play of late has been rather remarkable. He has thrown for at least 2 TD’s in each of his last 3 starts, and should have no problem extending his current streak when he faces a lackluster Steelers passing defense. A defense that comes into week 13 ranked 29th against the QB. Even with a non-existent running game last week, Hasselbeck was able to spread the ball around. Therefore, I’m not concerned about the Steelers ability to stop the run correlating with them stifling the passing game. Averaging 17.6 fantasy points per game, Hasselbeck is my play to reach 4 times his value this week.

Jay Cutler – $5,100

It’s hard not to like Cutler playing at home vs the 49ers this week at this price. The Niners are ranked 24th against the QB, allow 276 yards per game and don’t play well away from Levi’s Stadium. Cutler has done a nice job limiting his interceptions as of late and could have a full compliment of weapons back this week. Although Bennett is officially listed as questionable, his presence at practice on Monday was an encouraging sign. If Cutler just reaches his average of 17.7 points this week, he will already provide almost a 3.5 times return on his value. However, I see him more towards the low to mid 20’s in terms of points this week.

Ryan Tannehill – $5,300

There has been a lot of inconsistencies for the Dolphins this season – with offensive coordinator being the latest. One constant however, has been Tannehill’s ability to rack up fantasy points in garbage time. I feel like this is a win-win situation for starting Tannehill this week. Either he will take advantage of a poor Ravens secondary early, or he will continue to rack up points late in a losing effort. New offensive coordinator, Zac Taylor said he will be committed to the run, but will also stress balance. The good thing is, his previous role was quarterbacks coach, so he knows Tannehill’s strengths well. Maybe the commitment to the running game will help open things up in the passing game. Either way, Tannehill has averaged almost 19 fantasy points per game, so look for him to bring your squad about 3.5 times his value this week at a good price.

Be sure to check back later in the week for our focus pieces on all other skill positions.

-DFS Pete