FanDuel CFB DFS picks for Friday night Sept 20th main slate

FanDuel CFB: Quarterback and Super FLEX Position

If you’re new to my FanDuel CFB strategies, you’re likely already asking yourself, why are we already talking about the Super FLEX spot while also discussing the quarterback position. There is a decent reason for that.

You are more than welcome to plug in a third running back or fourth wide receiver in the Super FLEX position. That may win you money, but there’s more risk with that lineup maneuver. I prefer to use a second quarterback.

The reason is simple. We know for a fact that at least six (more with injuries) quarterbacks will touch the ball with every snap in all three games. Whether they’re running the option, running from lineman, or hurling the ball down field for passing yards and a touchdown, the quarterback is most likely to have double-digit points every game.

For that reason, it seems logical to play at least two of the players from the position where you’re basically locking in at least 10+ FanDuel CFB points with each pick. And, for this slate we have plenty of great quarterback plays.

We’ll start with my favorite, Boise State emerging talent Hank Bachmeier ($9,400). I’ll admit, I did pause a bit before picking Bachmeier this week. His 238 passing yards, 13 yards for a loss rushing, and two passing touchdowns against Portland State were underwhelming compared to expectations for that game.

That being said, his 407 passing yards against Florida State, in Tallahassee, and a solid two touchdown outing against a decent Marshall team makes me feel more confident Hank the Tank will climb over 20 points at home against the Air Force.

Granted, the Air Force is 2-0 this season and they did just pull off an upset against the Buffaloes in Colorado. But, Colorado’s Montez still had a decent game in the air. Ironically, it was the Falcons ability to run the ball with the option, on the ground, that stifled Colorado, who couldn’t keep up toward the end of the game.

I’m not really sold playing Tyler Huntley ($9,700) against a USC defense I can’t yet figure out and in the Colosseum. I’m worried it’s a waste of money, considering his salary and likely return. I’d be more inclined to take on the risk of playing Kedon Slovis ($9,200), even against a very good Utah defense.

Slovis has a tremendous amount of talent, and showed us something big during the Stanford game. If he steps up against against the Utes, he’s going to be a sneaky top play. Considering the number of decent picks you have at quarterback, many FanDuel CFB players will likely fade Slovis, lowering his ownership percentage. I like that a lot!

However, to gain more value in my lineup, in order to afford some big plays at running back and wide receiver, I’m leaning more toward playing the Air Force’s Donald Hammond III ($8,800) or Louisiana Tech’s J’mar Smith ($8,400).

With the Air Force running the triple option most of the time, Hammond is consistently a treat to pick up yards and touchdowns on the ground. But, he recently demonstrated some solid passing ability as well. It’s a tough match-up away from ‘home’, but Hammond is still a decent play.

Between the two, though, I’m leaning toward Smith. In Austin, against the Texas Longhorns, J’mar threw 51 times for 331 yards and two touchdowns. He added another eight yards on the ground. So, it’s highly likely Smith handles FIU well on his home turf. In fact, J’mar could steal the show on Friday night, and I think is salary is ridiculously low.