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Trying a different format for the weekend’s slates. Let us know on theCFFSite Discord on in my DMs if this would be preferred moving into 2025 next season or stick with the traditional format? Thanks to those of you that have already shared your opinion. – Mike –
CORE PLAYS:
Quarterback:
Kevin Jennings, SMU – Yea, we’re shooting for upside, but something to be said about consistency in both CFF and DFS, which Jennings is one of the best, scoring 22 or more fantasy points in six of the last seven games. Cal is very average across the board, defending both the run and the pass, and the Bears have the offense to force SMU to throw the ball around a bit. This is a DK only play here with a $7k salary, making it very affordable to nab three high-end running backs in the same lineup. Jennings is too pricy on FD.
Running Back:
*Regardless of which RB you choose on DK specifically, three backs are a must in lineups.
Bryson Washington, Baylor – Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of the running backs on this slate with 7-8 borderline-elite options to choose from – I wouldn’t be shocked if a one-QB lineup won the day. Washington is the best bang for your buck from a pricing standpoint, as he’s projected in the same vicinity as RBs in the $8k range. Kansas surprisingly has not allowed a ton of fantasy points this season to running backs, but the metrics paint a different picture, ranking 117th in success rate and 120th in EPA per run play.
MID-TIER ALTERNATIVES:
Quarterback:
Kyle McCord, Syracuse – Similar to Ward, this will be a fast-paced matchup with the Hurricanes in a game environment that is favorable to McCord throwing a ton of yards. The game is indoors, Syracuse is top five nationally in pass play rate and are an 11-point underdog. Everything about that points to 40-50+ pass attempts for McCord and plenty of opportunities to rack up fantasy stats. This matchup feels very similar to the Louisville game earlier in the season where the Cardinals were playing from behind much of the contest. Tyler Shough wound up throwing the ball a season-high 51 times with 26 fantasy points scored.
Running Back:
Jadan Baugh, Florida (FanDuel) – The Gators are a two-touchdown favorite against their in-state rivals, and the run game is ROLLING. Even against a top three run defense in Ole Miss last week, the top three running backs combined for over 170 rushing yards. Now we get a really favorable game script and cheap salaries. Baugh gets the nod here, but we don’t mind Montrell Johnson either, or even spending way-down to Ja’Kobi Jackson who has also been involved significantly within the offense over the last month.
Receiver/Tight End
Andrew Armstrong, Arkansas – Armstrong has not been as dominant from a fantasy perspective as Jordyn Tyson, but they’re essentially the same player otherwise. Armstrong has more than double the amount of targets as the next closest Arkansas receiver and 34% of the team’s overall receiving yards.
BARGAIN BIN:
Receiver/Tight End
Cam Coleman, Auburn – Alabama’s pass defense has been trending up the last month or so, but Coleman has been elite the last two games with 100+ receiving yards against both ULM and Texas A&M with a combined five touchdowns. As they say, 5-stars eventually gunna 5-star. And Coleman is looking the part right now.
GAME STACKS:
- Texas Tech / West Virginia
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