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:
Kurtis Rourke, Indiana – Rourke is a core play for me, both for the matchup and the circumstances around this game. For starters, Purdue is very poor defensively against the pass, ranked 126th in defensive success rate and giving up around 27 fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. The Hoosiers also need to win this game, and win it decisively, to ensure their spot in the College Football Playoff. Curt Cignetti is the type of coach that would not be shy about running it up against the in-state rival.
Receiver/Tight End:
Ricky White, UNLV – Even in a monsoon last week, White still found a way to be the only productive fantasy player with 7-98-0 on 11 targets. With 69 receptions on 104 targets, White now has triple the amount of the next closest UNLV receiver, accounting for 44% of the team’s target share which is exactly what we want from an elite fantasy receiver.
MID-TIER ALTERNATIVES:
Running Back:
Jai’Den Thomas, UNLV – Hajj-Malik Williams will be a popular play, so I like the idea of rolling with Thomas as a contrarian option given the matchup. Nevada’s run defense is not good, ranked 126th in success rate, 116th in EPA per run play and allowing 33 FPPG to opposing backfields. HMW can run, so that is appealing, but the Wolfpack have allowed just one QB to score more than 20 fantasy points against them all year.
Receiver/Tight End:
Chimere Dike, Florida – Florida’s entire offensive dynamic changes with DJ Lagway at QB, particularly the receivers. The freshman QB does seem to favor Elijhah Badger, but the price difference makes Dike a particularly strong play because he’s played over 90% of the team’s offensive snaps in each of the last four games with at least five targets in each contest.
BARGAIN BIN:
Quarterback:
Jackson Arnold, Oklahoma – Realistically, Rourke is probably the cheapest I’d go on DK for a quarterback but can’t help notice how much OU is running Arnold with 17 or more rushing attempts in four of the last five games. I’ll be curious to see how much that happens on Saturday as the Sooners will likely have Jovantae Barnes back from injury, forming a talented trio of running backs with 5-star Taylor Tatum and rising star Xavier Robinson.
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