Teams To Target (By Implied Point Totals):

  1. Clemson -- 41.75 Points vs. Virginia (55.5 Total)

  2. Boise State -- 39.25 Points vs. Hawaii (64.5 Total)

  3. Ohio State -- 36.5 Points vs. Wisconsin (56.5 Total)

  4. Oklahoma -- 36 Points vs. Baylor (64 Total)

  5. Memphis -- 33.5 Points vs. Cincinnati (57.5 Total)

  6. Appalachian State -- 31.25 Points vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (56 Total)

  7. LSU -- 31 Points vs. Georgia (55 Total)

QUARTERBACKS

Jalen Hurts - Oklahoma ($9,000 DK / $11,800 FD)

This has become a given at this point. If Oklahoma is on the slate, Jalen Hurts is firmly in play as the top DFS QB because of his combined high upside and floor from passing and rushing. The Sooners’ dual-threat is averaging 43 DK points this season which should tell you just how high his DFS ceiling can be. Although he’s coming off one of his “worst” statistical games last week vs. Oklahoma State when he put up 30 DK points - we can reasonably expect him to be a lot better in this Big 12 title game rematch with Baylor. When Hurts faced the Bears three weeks ago, he put up 39 DK points with four passing touchdowns and 114 rushing yards - and that’s with him losing two fumbles as well. To put Hurts’ value into perspective, along with his 43 DK points per game this season - the playmaker is averaging 278 passing yards, 101 rushing yards and four total touchdowns per game. There’s no reason to expect a down game from him this weekend because Oklahoma has to win to have a shot at the Playoff - and Hurts should have a ton of volume both passing and rushing yet again. 

Trevor Lawrence - Clemson ($7,700 DK / $9,700 FD)

If for some reason you want to fade Jalen Hurts, look towards the Clemson offense for your DFS QB with Trevor Lawrence putting up some big games lately. Lawrence admittedly started the season slow from a fantasy perspective, but he’s been very consistent recently with Clemson running up the score against every opponent in their way. The sophomore has thrown for at least three touchdowns in seven straight games and has also rushed for two scores in the past four games. In Clemson’s last four, Lawrence has put up 30+ DK points in three of those with 13 passing scores and no interceptions. The Tigers are projected to score the most points in this slate and while they can do so via the run with Travis Etienne or through the air, we should expect another high floor game from Lawrence - especially against a Virginia defense that could be spent after last week’s emotional win over Virginia Tech. 

Charlie Brewer - Baylor ($7,600 DK / $9,600 FD)

Despite how good Oklahoma’s record looks, their defense has been forgiving all season long and we’ve been able to target opposing QBs against them for DFS. Brewer is the latest to face the Sooners’ defense that’s allowing 318 total yards and 25.8 points per game. When Baylor faced Oklahoma three weeks ago, Brewer has 33+ DK points thanks to his four total touchdowns (two through the air and two on the ground). His rushing ability also makes him a solid DFS play as he’s racked up 10 rushing scores already this season to go along with his 20 passing touchdowns and nearly 3,000 passing yards. Outside of a forgettable performance last week vs. Kansas, Brewer had been very consistent in fantasy this season with at least 24 DK points in eight of 12 games. This Big 12 title game vs. Oklahoma should be a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair and Brewer could easily wind up with similar numbers from their last meeting. 

Jaylon Henderson - Boise State ($6,400 DK / $9,200 FD)

Boise State has rotated through quarterbacks this season with three different signal-callers getting starts and each losing then winning back the starting gig. For now, it’s Jaylon Henderson who will start under center on Saturday as he’s started each of the last three games for the Broncos - all of which were wins. During this recent three-game span, Henderson is completing 63% of his passes for 732 yards and eight touchdowns while adding 68 rushing yards and a score on the ground. He’s also averaging 24 DK points during those games and looks to have won the starting job over Chase Cord and Hank Bachmeier. He’ll now get to face a Hawaii defense that’s giving up 229 passing yards, 417 total yards and 31.8 points per game this year. Take note of the price differential between sites, as well, as he’s a clear value on DK comparatively. 

Also Consider: 

  • Joe Burrow - LSU ($8,300 DK / $10,200 FD)

  • Zac Thomas - Appalachian State ($6,900 DK / $9,500 FD)

  • Jake Fromm - Georgia ($6,400 DK / $8,100 FD)

RUNNING BACKS

J.K. Dobbins - Ohio State ($8,000 DK / $10,300 FD)

Dobbins was already one of the best running backs in the country, but he’s been much more valuable the last two weeks with Buckeyes’ QB Justin Fields banged up. Over the past two games, Dobbins saw 36 and 31 carries against Penn State and Michigan, respectively, with the dual-threat Fields limited in his running ability. In those games, OSU’s lead back put up some massive performances with the increased workload. He had 157 rushing yards and two scores against Penn State (the country’s 4th-best rushing defense) and then 211 rushing yards and four touchdowns last week vs. Michigan (the 13th-best rush defense). Now, Dobbins will face a tough Wisconsin rushing defense - but he’s already proven he can be successful in hard matchups these last two weeks. Plus, he was good against the Badgers earlier this season when he had 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns in this matchup back in Week 9. 

Jonathan Ward - Central Michigan ($6,600 DK / $9,000 FD)

Central Michigan’s lead back definitely isn’t a household name or a DFS regular for us, but he could be very valuable in the mid-range of RB’s on this slate. Ward rushed for 100 or more yards in seven of 10 games this season and added 15 rushing touchdowns, including scores in seven straight games. While he does cede some touches to backup Kobe Lewis, we should expect Ward to get the bulk of the workload this weekend with CMU favored by just 6.5 points against Miami (OH). Lewis has put up a couple big performances of his own this year but many of those came in the second halves of games where CMU had early leads and Ward wasn’t needed as much. In what should be a closer game this weekend, Ward should be the clear No. 1 back for the Chippewas with a good chance at another 100-plus rushing yards and a touchdown - especially against Miami’s defense that’s allowing 180 rushing yards per game this season. Ward is more of a value on DK with the price differential - but worth a GPP flier on FD as well. 

Kennedy Brooks - Oklahoma ($5,600 DK / $8,000 FD)

We’ve mentioned in recent weeks how Oklahoma is leaning more and more on Kennedy Brooks to take some running pressure off Jalen Hurts and make the Sooners’ offense more balanced. This trend has resulted in some monster performances from Brooks as Oklahoma’s clear-cut lead back. He’s seen 15 or more carries in each of the last four games, including 25 and 22 in the past two weeks. In those last two games, Brooks rushed for 149 yards (6.0 yards per carry) against TCU and 160 yards (7.3 ypc) against Oklahoma State. The only thing that isn’t a guarantee for him right now is touchdowns - which are still mostly going to Hurts when Oklahoma is near the goal-line. Still, Brooks should see 20 or more touches again this weekend in a tough matchup with Baylor. When he faced this defense three weeks ago, Brooks 93 rushing yards on 18 carries and added four catches for 22 yards. For some reason, DK and FD still haven’t increased his salary despite his big usage games lately - and we should take full advantage in cash. 

Also Consider:

  • Travis Etienne - Clemson ($7,300 DK / $9,500 FD)

  • Clyde Edwards-Helaire - LSU ($7,300 DK / $9,100 FD)

  • Darrynton Evans - Appalachian State ($7,000 DK / $9,300 FD)

  • Michael Warren - Cincinnati ($6,300 DK / $8,600 FD)

  • George Holani - Boise State ($5,600 DK / $8,200 FD)

WIDE RECEIVERS

Ja’Marr Chase - LSU ($7,800 DK / $9,700 FD)

We say it every week - if you have the salary to pay up for Chase, do it. The LSU wideout has been one of the best fantasy receivers this season and he’s put up some monster performances lately. Over the past three games, the sophomore has 21 receptions for 568 yards and seven receiving touchdowns with at least 34 DK points in each week. This is basically par for the course for Chase this year as he led the SEC in receiving yards (1,457) and receiving scores (17) with an insane 20.8 yards per catch. He’s become QB Joe Burrow’s top target in LSU’s pass-heavy offense and there’s no reason to expect him to slow down this weekend in the SEC title game. Georgia has the country’s 2nd-best rush defense this season, which should encourage the Tigers to pass even more than usual - resulting in a safe floor and massive ceiling for Chase. You definitely have to make room for him in your lineups, but he’ll be worth it and is pretty much a guarantee at this point. 

Tee Higgins - Clemson ($6,000 DK / $8,600 FD)

While it’s been tough to trust the Clemson offense in DFS for much of this season, but the Tigers have started to turn it on lately and Higgins is benefiting with some big games. The junior wideout has seven receiving touchdowns in the last four games with five in the past two - as he looks like QB Trevor Lawrence’s top target at the moment. His teammate, Justyn Ross, is also viable for us - but Higgins has been the top red zone weapon in Clemson’s receiving corps lately and Virginia does not have the secondary talent to cover him deep. Ross leads the team in receptions this year, but it’s Higgins who is the Tigers’ leader in receiving yardage and touchdowns. Although Clemson are four-score favorites against Virginia this weekend, we shouldn’t be scared off by the possibility of Higgins and the starters resting. This team wants to win big heading into the Playoff and they’ve done exactly that lately. 

Thomas Hennigan - Appalachian State ($4,800 DK / $7,300 FD) & Malik Williams - Appalachian State ($4,500 DK / $6,400 FD)

Before last week’s game, App State lost top wideout Corey Sutton for the season and it opened up more targets for the rest of the Mountaineers’ pass-catchers. Two guys benefited a ton from Sutton’s absence - Thomas Hennigan and Malik Williams. Hennigan posted season-high’s in receptions (11) and receiving yards (140) while Williams had two touchdowns to go with six catches and 42 yards. Both of them are firmly in play again this weekend as value plays being the top two receiving targets for QB Zac Thomas against Troy. The Troy defense is allowing a slate-high 257 passing yards per game and these two App State pass-catchers should be in line for more big statistical days. 

Antonio Gibson - Memphis ($4,800 DK / $8,100 FD)

Although Memphis boasts a variety of playmakers on offense, Gibson is being used a ton lately as both a receiver and ball-carrier. He’s scored at least a touchdown in five straight games - three receiving and three rushing - with 332 receiving yards on 18 catches and 228 rushing yards on 17 carries during that span. Just four games ago, Gibson set a Memphis single-game record for all-purpose yards when he had 227 total yards and two scores against SMU. In this recent five-game span, the speedster is averaging 23.8 DK points and seven touches per game - making him a huge value at these price tags if he can put together another big outing. Last week against Cincinnati, Gibson had 83 total yards and a touchdown on eight touches and his speed was a clear difference-maker in the Tigers’ win. Memphis would be smart to get the ball in his hands often in this weekend’s rematch and his value salary makes him very attractive in all formats. 

Dominick Blaylock - Georgia ($4,400 DK / $6,200 FD)

Georgia’s wide receiving corps has a couple of glaring absences this weekend and it should lead to more opportunity for Blaylock as a value play for us. The Bulldogs’ top wideout, Lawrence Cager, is out after recent ankle surgery and No. 2 WR, George Pickens, will miss the first half of Saturday’s game after he was ejected for fighting in the second half of last week’s game. This all leaves someone in Georgia’s passing tree to step up and Blaylock seems the most likely as the most talented pass-catcher. The true freshman only has 17 catches for 299 yards this season, but he’s caught two touchdowns in the last three games and has looked more explosive than the Bulldogs’ other receivers Demetris Robertson and Tyler Simmons. Plus, LSU’s defense has been susceptible to the pass this season with 217 passing yards allowed per game. The Georgia offense may be passing more often as well with RB D’Andre Swift banged up. QB Jake Fromm should be looking at Blaylock more than usual - especially in the first half while Pickens sits. 

Also Consider: 

  • CeeDee Lamb - Oklahoma ($6,800 DK / $9,000 FD)

  • Denzel Mims - Baylor ($6,100 DK / $8,700 FD)

  • Khalil Shakir - Boise State ($5,400 DK / $7,600 FD)

  • Jared Smart - Hawaii ($5,400 DK / $7,400 FD)

  • Tyler Simmons - Georgia ($4,100 DK / $6,000 FD)

 

DraftKings Example Lineup:

QB: Jalen Hurts - OU ($9,000)

RB: J.K. Dobbins - OSU ($8,000)

RB: Jonathan Ward - CMU ($6,600)

WR: Thomas Hennigan - APPST ($4,800)

WR: Antonio Gibson - MEM ($4,800)

WR: Dominick Blaylock - UGA ($4,400)

FLEX: Kennedy Brooks - OU ($5,600)

S-FLEX: Jaylon Henderson - BSU ($6,400)

 

FanDuel Example Lineup:

QB: Joe Burrow - LSU ($10,200)

RB: J.K. Dobbins - OSU ($10,300)

RB: Kennedy Brooks - OU ($8,000)

WR: Ja’Marr Chase - LSU ($9,700)

WR: Dominick Blaylock - UGA ($6,200)

WR: Thomas Hennigan - APST ($7,300)

S-FLEX: Jake Fromm - UGA ($8,100)