Week 13 saw John Macchi III and the New York Jets face off against the Atlanta Falcons, while Andre Iosivas and the Cincinnati Bengals had a divisional matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Mechi III and Iosivas are two of the most popular waiver-wire claims this week and both are viable options to start in fantasy football. Let’s take a deeper look at their matchups this week and debate which wide receiver has the edge for Week 13.
After a slow start to the season, Mechie III is emerging as a fantasy football wide receiver due to his performance over the past two weeks. In Week 11, he saw 3 targets, catching all 3 for 45 yards and a touchdown. In Week 12, Mechie III saw 7 targets, catching 6 of them for 65 yards and a touchdown. His recent game log, along with Garrett Wilson’s injury, has turned Mechi III into the WR1 for the Jets, and he should continue to see high volume for the remainder of the season.
Tee Higgins has been ruled out for Week 13 with an injury, which elevates Iosivas into the WR2 role for the Bengals. As the WR2 in Week 12, Iosivas saw 7 targets and caught 4 of them for 61 yards. Additionally, Joe Burrow is returning for Cincinnati, which boosts fantasy projections for all skill players on the field. Iosivas has always shown glimpses of potential at the wide receiver position, but during his time in the NFL he has been stuck on the depth chart behind Jamar Chase and Tee Higgins. Iosivas has historically stepped into a high-volume role in the offense when one of the star receivers has been inactive.
Mechie III has carved his own niche into the WR1 role for the Jets and should play a solid role in the offensive game plan this week. However, the Falcons have a very strong defense against the passing game, so it may be difficult for them to get open. Iosivas, on the other hand, is being promoted to the WR2 role this week and will see the return of his star quarterback, Joe Burrow. Iosivas is projected to have a big role in the Bengals’ offense against the Ravens. Both wideouts are viable starters, but Iosivas has the edge over Mechie III for Week 13 of fantasy football.
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