Nov 21, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Fans of Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) before the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family ā Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
There areĀ seven games making up theĀ late Saturday slate this week. There have been more options available this week due to the games being more split up. We get to use some people that havenāt been available all year! I could get used to this! Unfortunately, this is the last regular season FanDuel contest of the 2015 season.
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Last week I only placed with one of my lineups. It was a tough week if you played Baker Mayfield or Jarrett Stidham, despite the wins for both of their teams. You never know when injuries are going to blow up your lineups. There isnāt much that you can do about that.
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To finish in the money, you need to choose the best high priced players, and the best cheap options to let you afford some high priced players. I will give you some of each option at each position and let you choose from there.
Here are my FanDuel College Football Picks forĀ late November 28:
Next: Who Will Put Up Big Numbers At QB?
Nov 21, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) signals at the line in the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mississippi State defeated Arkansas 51-50. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Quarterback:
Best Bets:
Dak Prescott, Mississippi State ($10,200): Prescott racked up over 500 passing yards last week in the blowout loss to Alabama. Ole Miss has given up a lot of passing yards this year. They are allowing an average of 255.2 passing yards per game, bad enough for 101st in the country. In what could be a high scoring Egg Bowl, Prescott could have another big game.
Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma ($9,200): Mayfield showed just how important he is to the Sooners when he couldnāt return forĀ the second half against TCU. The Sooner offense was awful in the fourth quarter, and the beleaguered defense nearly blew a 17 point fourth quarter lead. Mayfield is back for one of Oklahomaās biggest games of the last decade. Sitting at number 3 in the College Football Playoff rankings right now, If Oklahoma wins, the are almost assured a spot in the four team playoff. Expect Mayfield to come up big in Bedlam!
Honorable Mention:
Nick Stevens, Colorado State ($6,800): Fresnoās pass defense isnāt nearly as bad as the run defense, but Stevens has gotten back on track over the last couple of games. He has thrown for 473 yards over the last two games. The Rams will likely elect to go with a run heavy offense, so that limits his upside, but he still should put up good numbers forĀ what you pay for him.
Dark Horse:
J.W. Walsh, Oklahoma State ($6,200): Walsh usually gets no more than eight snaps a game or so, but all he does is produce touchdowns. He has scored a touchdown in every game that he has played in this year, and he has scored 14 touchdowns in his last five games. He is entirely touchdown dependent, but he is a good flier, especially in DraftKings.
My pick: Mayfield
Next: Who Are The Best RB's?
Nov 14, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Samaje Perine (32) comes off the field after scoring a touchdown against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. The Sooners defeat the Bears 44-34. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Running Back:
Best Bets:
Leonard Fournette, LSU ($8,700): It has been very tough sledding for Fournette since the Alabama game. His hot start is mostly a memory, and the fact that the Tigers still canāt throw the ball with any kind of consistency, makes the going tough for Fournette. Fortunately for him, the Aggies have given up 202.5 rushing yards per game this year. Fournette could have a huge game and put himself back on to the Heisman map in this one.
Samaje Perine, Oklahoma ($8,300): The Sooners have been riding Perine like they did last year lately. It is during that time that the Oklahoma offense has really hit its stride. Perine has run for 740 yards and ten touchdowns in his last five games. Oklahoma State is 71st in run defense, so the chances of the Cowboys slowing him down is not great.
Honorable Mention:
Dalyn Dawkins, Colorado State ($5,800): Dawkins is a solid back whose workload has increased in the last three games. He has 385 rushing yards and a touchdown over his last three games. He should carve up an awful Fresno defense that is giving up an average of 232.3 rushing yards per game this season. Dawkins couldĀ have a huge day here.
Joe Mixon, Oklahoma ($5,500): Mixon has been a great change of pace for the Sooners this year. His workload has shrunk as Perine has taken over, but Mixon is still an important cog in the offense and always has a chance to break a big play.
Dark Horse:
Jaylen Walton, Mississippi ($4,800): Walton was handcuffed by LSU last week, and he doesnāt have the upside of most running backs, but he was good for a consistent 90 yards per game before the LSU game. You could do worse for that price.
My picks: Fournette and Perine
Next: Can You Afford To Not Play Sterling Shepard?
Nov 21, 2015; Norman, OK, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Sterling Shepard (3) reacts after catching a touchdown pass during the first half against the TCU Horned Frogs at Gaylord Family ā Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Wide Receiver:
Best Bets:
Sterling Shepard, Oklahoma ($7,900): Shepard has torn opponents apart over the last month. He has averaged 26 FanDuel points per game in the last month, and is showing no signs on slowing down. The Sooners are going to need him to win the Big 12 title this year. Which means he could be a big part of your FanDuel lineup.
Rashard Higgins, Colorado State ($7.500): The re-emergence of Stevens has coincided with Higginsā re-emergence near the top of the wide receiver rankings. He is a very safe play against a porous Fresno defense.
Honorable Mention:
DeRunnya Wilson, Mississippi State ($6,700): If the Bulldogs are to have any kind of success in the Egg Bowl, it will be Wilson at the center of it. He has the skills necessary to turn the Egg Bowl into a shootout. Expect that to happen, and for Wilson to be a possible bargain at this price.
Fred Ross, Mississippi State ($6,200): Ross has 383 receiving yards and three touchdowns over his last three games while the defenses have been keying in on Wilson. It still hasnāt worked. The only thing that has happened is career days for Prescott, Wilson, and Ross. They are all worth owning.
Dark Horses:
Marcell Ateman, Oklahoma State ($4,900): Ateman has stepped up over the last three games while defenses have focused on stopping James Washington. Oklahoma is a very tough defense, but TCU was able to rip off a long touchdown against the Sooners with number two receiver Kavontae Turpin. Ateman is worth rolling the dice on. KD Cannon had a monster game against Oklahoma as well while the Sooners keyed on Corey Coleman.
Josh Reynolds, Texas A&M ($4,800): Reynolds is the big play guy for Texas A&M. LSU has let some plays get behind them lately, and I trust Reynolds a lot more than Christian Kirk. So does new quarterback Kyler Murray.
My picks: Ross, Ateman, and Reynolds
Next: Can You Save Money At TE?
Oct 18, 2014; Tempe, AZ, USA; Stanford Cardinal tight end Austin Hooper (84) against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Tight End:
Best Bet:
Austin Hooper, Stanford ($3,800): Hooper has only been stopped by Washington State over the last six weeks. He should be a prime target against a tough Stanford defense. He could have a bum game every once in a while, but I doubt it happens here.
Honorable Mention:
Jake McGee, Florida ($3,100): Treon Harris has found McGee to be the most consistent part of the passing game, which is saying very little. Harris has struggled with the deep ball, which makes McGee the best option for the Gators, and a solid option at $3,100.
Dark Horse:
Evan Engram, Mississippi ($2,900): Engram has multiple catches in every game expect for the Alabama game. That was back on September 19th. He has a high floor, and has been on a tear lately. He might even be safer than the highest price options!
My pick: Engram
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