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BYU vs. SMU
Point-Spread: SMU -10.5
O/U Total: 55.5
Implied Score: SMU 33 – BYU 22.5
Weather: 89 degrees / 0% rain / 11 mph winds
BYU:
Top Play(s) – WR Chase Roberts ($5,300) One of BYU’s team captains, Roberts is the established WR1 for the Cougars this season and that was on display last week with over 100 yards receiving and seven receptions on eight targets. If choosing a BYU pass-catcher, Roberts is far and away the best option.
Fade – WR Keelan Marion ($4,800) The former UConn transfer had a productive day with 61 yards on three receptions against Southern Illinois. The issue is Darius Lassiter’s return to the lineup this week bumps Marion back a touch. In Week’s 4-9 last season when Lassiter was in the starting lineup, Marion combined for just 7-91-0 in that five-game span.
Bargain Bin – WR JoJo Phillips ($3,100) Like Marion, Phillips’ playing time is probably squeezed with another body in the mix, but after posting a 57-yard touchdown reception in Week 1, the freshman is probably deserving of more playing time regardless.
Pivot Play – WR Darius Lassiter ($4,300) The former Eastern Michigan transfer will be back in uniform on Friday after sitting out in Week 1 to “satisfy terms of a granted NCAA eligibility waiver.” Lassiter was third on the team in receptions and targets a year ago.
Best of the Rest – QB Jake Retzlaff ($6,000) We completely dismissed BYU quarterbacks in the offseason, and maybe that was a mistake? We’ll get a better look against real competition, but Retzlaff was fantastic in the opener with over 340 yards and three touchdowns through the air. Not really a dual threat but Retzlaff is also active with his legs with over 20+ rushing yards in three of five starts. TE Keanu Hill ($4,200) was disappointing in the opener with just a single reception on five targets. BYU is known for utilizing the tight end position frequently in its passing offense. WR Kody Epps ($4,500) also failed to make an impact with just eight yards receiving, though he was third on the team in routes run. Split backfield right now between RB LJ Martin ($5,200) and RB Hinckley Ropati ($4,500) though it’s clear who the better option of the two is. We expect Martin’s reps to increase as he fully recovers from his fall camp injury.
Injury Notes – n/a
SMU:
Top Play(s) – RB Brashard Smith ($6,400) Seamless transition for the Miami transfer, moving to running back from receiver over the offseason, now the clear-cut RB1 on the depth chart with over 40 combined fantasy points scored in the first two weeks. Southern Illinois averaged nearly five yards per carry in their Week 1 matchup against BYU.
Fade – WR Moochie Dixon ($5,400) Dixon will be back this week after being held out against Houston Christian with back spasms. We’ll fade this first game back as Dixon gets acclimated, and he’s not cheap either for coming on as a potential backup in this game. Same constant rotation at receiver we saw a year ago with 5-6 WR options rotating in and out for the Mustangs.
Bargain Bin – WR Romello Brinson ($3,900) Snap counts can be slightly deceiving in the early going, but Brinson leads all SMU receivers in snaps played through two games and third in targets. Cheapest option amongst the SMU pass-catchers.
Pivot Play – QB Preston Stone ($9,500) Here’s Rhett Lashlee’s quote ahead of the BYU matchup: “Preston’s our starter. He earned that job. He is the starter. He’s gonna start and he’s gonna play a lot. I still think you’ll see Kevin. The last game was the way it went. We kind of played back and forth a little more than we probably normally would, but it was good to get both those guys a lot of drives.” Do with that what you will.
Best of the Rest – TE RJ Maryland ($5,800) Quite game for Maryland against Houston Christian, but the starters took most of the night off in the blowout. Looking back at game logs over the last 15 games, Maryland has been best in competitive matchups which this should be. Leads all SMU players in targets (11). WR Jordan Hudson ($6,400) is too expensive at this pricing, and maybe that’s my disgust still after the Week 0 dud he put up. Hudson is sixth among SMU wideouts in routes run. WR Jake Bailey ($5,900) is second in targets (10) and fourth on the team in routes run.
Injury Notes – RB Jaylan Knighton ($4,700) and LJ Johnson ($4,800) Both SMU backs are banged up currently, though Lashlee said both should be available this week. Regardless of health status, both have fallen behind Smith on the depth chart. This bumps freshman RB Derrick McCall out of the equation should both be available.
Western Illinois vs. Indiana
Point-Spread: n/a
O/U Total: n/a
Implied Score: n/a
Weather: 72 degrees / 9% rain / 7 mph winds
Indiana:
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