THE SLATE (betting odds via DK Sportsbook as of 12/11): 

  • 12 pm ET -- Alabama (-32) @ Arkansas -- 68.5 o/u
  • 12 pm ET -- Michigan State @ Penn State (-15) -- 47 o/u
  • 12 pm ET -- Georgia (-13.5) @ Missouri -- 54.5 o/u
  • 12 pm ET -- Wake Forest @ Louisville (-1.5) -- 63.5 o/u
  • 12 pm ET -- Rutgers @ Maryland (-7) -- 58 o/u (via VegasInsider.com)
  • 3 pm ET -- Navy @ Army (-7.5) -- 37.5 o/u
  • 3 pm ET -- Coastal Carolina (-13.5) @ Troy -- 52 o/u
  • 3:30 pm ET -- Houston (-5) @ Memphis -- 62.5 o/u
  • 3:30 pm ET -- North Carolina @ Miami FL (-3.5) -- 67.5 o/u
  • 3:30 pm ET -- Wisconsin (-2) @ Iowa -- 41.5 o/u
  • 4 pm ET -- Duke @ Florida State (-5) -- 57 o/u

Highest Team Totals (per DK Sportsbook Odds)

  1. Alabama -- 50.25 points @ Arkansas
  2. Miami FL -- 35.5 points vs. North Carolina
  3. Georgia -- 34 points @ Missouri
  4. Houston -- 33.75 points @ Memphis
  5. Coastal Carolina -- 32.75 points @ Troy
  6. Maryland -- 32.5 points vs. Rutgers
  7. Louisville -- 32.5 points vs. Wake Forest
  8. North Carolina -- 32 points @ Miami FL
  9. Wake Forest -- 31 points @ Louisville

Quarterbacks

 

Quarterbacks
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Mac JonesBAMAARK950028.14  
Remember when Mac Jones was $1000 cheaper and a slam-dunk cash play last week? Well, when you put up 35 DK points in back-to-back games and throw nine TDs over that span - you get to become the most expensive QB on the slate! Jones has been outstanding this season for a dominant Alabama offense and he’s likely a Heisman finalist because of his gaudy stats. He owns a 27:3 TD:INT ratio and already has over 3,000 passing yards in nine games. Plus, he’s doing all that even though Bama has a strong rushing attack headlined by Najee Harris. Even at the increased price, Jones is definitely in play for both cash and GPP with the Tide projected to be the highest-scoring on the slate against a below-average Arkansas pass defense.
D'Eriq KingMIAUNC930028.13  
Although Miami had three weeks off between games, the offense was dominant last Saturday in a 8-0 win over Duke where King accounted for four total TDs and put up 32 DK points. He’s had up-and-down performances this season, but his DFS floor and ceiling and are both usually safe as the headliner in this talented Hurricanes’ attack with dual-threat ability too. This matchup vs. UNC is definitely one to target overall because it features two high-powered offenses in a game with a total close to 70 with Vegas projecting it a one-score outcome. Expect plenty of scoring from both ends and King to put up big numbers in an offensive shootout - against a below-average UNC pass defense as well. He’s in play for cash or GPP if you want to pivot off Mac Jones.
Clayton TuneUHMEM780027.31  
One of the highest-scoring games on this slate with tons of DFS potential on both sides is the Houston-Memphis matchup. For the Cougars, Tune presents a pretty affordable QB for cash games or GPP with likely a solid floor and ceiling in this offensive-filled game. Tune has shown the ability to throw for 300+ yards and multiple TDs in the right matchups and game scripts this season - and this Saturday is that situation for him. Memphis’ pass defense is statistically the worst on this slate, allowing over 300 passing yards and three pass TDs per game through nine games. Opposing QBs have consistently been able to put up big numbers against them and that shouldn’t change with Tune - especially in a Houston offense that likes to be pass-heavy with the QB being a top rushing threat as well. We got a glimpse of Tune’s rushing upside just last week when he racked up 120 rushing yards and two TDs - to go along with his solid passing stats as well.
Taulia TagovailoaUMDRU710020.71  
Despite only playing four games with some cancellations so far, Maryland’s bright spot is that Taulia Tagovailoa has shown flashes of his older brother’s talent - and he looks like the youngster could be in for a promising season next year. Taulia was very impressive against Minnesota and Penn State in favorable matchups, but struggled in tougher games vs. Indiana and Northwestern. This is a bounceback opportunity for him and the Terps offense against a bad Rutgers defense that doesn’t defend either the pass or run well. We should see Tagovailoa easily pay off this price tag as a solid QB2 in your Super-Flex for cash games. Plus, the Maryland defense is also questionable - so we could see him having to do more as both a runner and passer to keep his team ahead.
Tyhier TylerARMYNAVY580010.1  
Oddly (and thankfully) we have the Army-Navy game on this slate - so why not look at one of the two QBs in their respective triple-option offenses. After appearing in three games earlier in the year, Tyler was named the starter ahead of Army’s last game and he saw heavy rushing usage right away. The sophomore had a whopping 35 rushing attempts for 121 yards - and went 1-for-1 through the air, of course. Although he didn’t find the end zone, that could easily change in a favorable matchup against a Navy defense that is horrendous against the rush - allowing over 200 rushing yards and three rushing scores per game. If we get official word that Tyler is the starter once again, he might even be cash viable on this slate for your Super-Flex.


Malik Cunningham - Louisville ($8,900)Also Consider: 

  • Sam Howell - North Carolina ($8,800)
  • Brady White - Memphis ($8,600)
  • Jordan Travis - Florida State ($7,000)
  • Sam Hartman - Wake Forest ($6,800)
  • Noah Vedral - Rutgers ($5,400)

Running Backs

Running Backs
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Najee HarrisBAMAARK920031.72  
On a slate without many stud RBs - and two of them now gone with OU-WVU cancelled - Najee Harris is in a tier of his own this week and should be strongly considered in all formats with a DFS floor and ceiling higher than most every time he’s on the field. As noted with Mac Jones above, this Alabama offense is clicking on all cylinders and Harris has been able to put up fantastic stats every week even though the Tide passing game is productive as well. Harris has pretty much been a lock to put up 20+ DK points all season with his heavy rushing volume, consistent goalline/red zone usage, and monopoly on backfield touches when Bama’s starters are out there. He’ll face an Arkansas rush defense that’s allowing 189 rushing yards per game and could easily allow Harris to have a monster game.
CJ MarableC-CTROY840022.88  
Only in Week 15 of the 2020 CFB season would we be considering a Coastal Carolina running back as one of the best options at the position on the main slate. Yet, that’s how good CJ Marable has been on a surprisingly undefeated Coastal team - and that’s the state of this slate without the usual stud RBs to choose from. As for Marable, he’s coming off two impressive games with at least 130 rushing yards, multiple TDs and 30+ DK points in back-to-back weeks - with one of those performances coming against BYU last Saturday. With this matchup vs. Troy being the final regular season game for Coastal, we should expect Marable to put up big numbers once again as the team sends the senior out on a high note. Troy’s rush defense is about average this season - but they’ve yet to face the dominant Coastal offense where Marable’s had success all season. He’s a great GPP option if you’re not paying up for Najee Harris - or even cash viable if you want.
Javonte WilliamsUNCMIA700027.29  
It’s amazing how reactive DraftKings can be when it comes to pricing. It was only a few weeks ago when Williams was consistently priced in the 8-9k range as a threat to score multiple TDs and put up 30+ DK points on a weekly basis. After two dud outings, though, he’s now affordable enough to consider in cash games - and is oddly even cheaper than fellow UNC RB Michael Carter. Those two subpar games from Williams should be put in context. One was against a stellar Notre Dame rush defense and the other came in a 40-point blowout win over Western Carolina where he wasn’t needed much and Carter ended up scoring three times instead. This should be a bounceback game for Williams as he gets back to double-digit carries and 100+ total yards with a TD or two added in. He’s obviously a better play than the more expensive Carter with that savings, ironically.
Christian Beal-SmithWAKEVAND660013.57  
With Wake Forest lead back Kenneth Walker opting out for the rest of the season this past week, it’s Beal-Smith who should now have a monopoly on touches in this backfield. He previously played a complementary role to Walker for much of this year and was even a great DFS bargain at times when he was in the 4k range in the right matchups. Unfortunately that discount is now gone with DK reacting appropriately to Beal-Smith becoming Wake’s #1 RB. Still, he’s a strong cash or GPP option against a bad Louisville rush defense that’s allowing 185 rushing yards and multiple rush TDs per game this season. We could easily see 100+ yards and a TD or two from Beal-Smith in this matchup with more opportunity for touches.
Jashaun CorbinFSUDUKE55009.43  
Yet another opt-out situation should result in Corbin seeing a bigger workload as Florida State’s lead back - and it comes in a fantastic matchup. His backfield mate, La’Damian Webb, has opted out - so it leaves Corbin as the most likely candidate to get a full starter’s share of touches in the FSU offense. It was a split backfield for much of this season with Webb and Corbin sharing lead back duties, but we have to assume the latter will benefit a ton from his teammate opting out. Lawrence Toafili should also see more touches now, but expect Corbin to be leaned on as the most talented RB on the roster who’s put up decent numbers when given enough carries. He’ll face a terrible Duke rush defense that’s giving up over 200 rushing yards and two rush TDs per game this season. Corbin is right on the edge of being cash viable - but presents a great GPP option.
Asa MartinMEMUH48003.8  
First of all, whoever is the Memphis’ starting RB this week will be firmly in play for all formats because of the matchup and game flow. Houston’s rush defense is pretty bad - allowing 190 rushing yards and multiple rush TDs per game - and this game is projected to be a back-and-forth, high-scoring shootout between two good offenses. So the Memphis lead back could easily get 100+ yards and a couple TDs near the goal-line with this situation. The only issue is figuring out who that starter will be on Saturday. Rodriques Clark ($5700) has been the lead guy for much of the season, but he’s dealing with an injury which held him out of last week’s game. Kylen Watkins ($3700) has had some good games when given the chance - but that hasn’t been the case over the last couple weeks. Last game, though, it was Martin who got the start against a tough Tulane defense - and he should find more success in a better matchup if he’s the one getting double-digit carries again. It’s a GPP play, though, and it might come down to warmup reports ahead of this 3:30 pm ET kickoff to decide who to play from this backfield.

Also Consider: 

  • Jake Funk - Maryland ($6,900)
  • Zamir White - Georgia ($6,800)
  • Mataeo Durant - Duke ($6,400)
  • Jakobi Buchanan - Army ($5,000)
  • Mulbah Car - Houston ($4,200)

Wide Receivers

Wide Receivers
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
DeVonta SmithBAMAARK1000036.18  
So who ate the monstrous salary last week and played Smith anyway? Well, you probably cashed if you did because he did what he always does with slate-breaking numbers that are honestly unbelievable at this point. Smith was already a stud WR - and future NFL first-rounder - earlier this year, but his DFS numbers have gotten even better since Jaylen Waddle suffered a season-ending injury back in October. In the four games without Waddle, we’ve seen Smith AVERAGE a mind-blowing 8+ receptions, 187+ receiving yards, 2+ TDs and 47 DK points per game. It makes his 10k price tag seem like a bargain when you put it that way. You have to expect Smith to regress at some point, but this is an easy matchup vs. Arkansas and he could easily have another big-time outing. Still, he’s only a GPP option because of the insane salary.
Calvin Austin IIIMEMUH790025.42  
We mentioned earlier how we want at least some exposure to this Memphis-Houston game - and the elite-level play would be Austin as the #1 WR for the Tigers. He’s had some monster performances this year, including five games with 25+ DK points and numerous 100+ yard outings. In fact, Austin has totaled 100+ receiving yards in six of the last seven games and the only one didn’t was a matchup vs. Navy where there were only 17 total points scored between the teams in a slow-paced game. Austin is the clear-cut top receiving target for QB Brady White and he has big upside in this high-scoring shootout. He’s a great GPP or cash play for notable savings off of DeVonta Smith.
Marquez StevensonUHMEM750018.25  
This is one injury situation to monitor on gameday - but if Stevenson is active, then he must be in strong consideration for all formats. He’s one of the most electric WRs in the country and has been a stud when healthy this season. That’s the only question, though. Stevenson has missed Houston’s last two games with an ankle injury and we haven’t gotten an update on his status with the Cougars having their last three games postponed. You have to imagine his ankle is all healed up for this week with over a month to rest - but it’s something we have to monitor in warmups. If Stevenson is out again, then Keith Corbin ($5900) would be the top Houston pass-catcher to consider.
Dazz NewsomeUNCMIA630014.62  
Although Newsome started out the season extremely slow, he’s really started to pick it up lately and look more like the elite WR we saw last year for UNC. He’s caught at least six passes in each of the last four games - including a slate-breaking performance back in Week 11 when he went off for 10 catches, 189 yards and two scores. Newsome has finally been more involved in the Tar Heels offense with Beau Corrales being hurt - and this trend should continue with Corrales set to miss the rest of the season. This game vs. Miami should be a high-scoring one with plenty of DFS production for both offenses, and Newsome interestingly has been more valuable than Dyami Brown ($6600) in recent games. Both UNC wideouts are great GPP options.
Dontay Demus Jr.UMDRU610020.3  
We mentioned how Maryland QB Taulia Tagovailoa is firmly in play this week - and the Terps have a few WRs worth looking at too as either one-offs or to pair with Tagovailoa. This matchup vs. Rutgers is one to target every week and Vegas is projecting UMD to be one of the slate’s highest-scoring teams. Demus Jr. has emerged as the #1 wideout for Tagovailoa with three straight games of at least six catches, 86 or more receiving yards and a TD in each outing - going 100+ in yardage in two of those. If he’s going off for 20-25 DK points for a fourth straight game, then Demus is a bargain at this price and a fantastic cash play. If you want a cheaper Maryland receiver, both Jeshaun Jones ($4400) and Rakim Jarrett ($5300) are good GPP options and fringe cash.
PlayerTeamOpp.DK $DK FPPGFD $FD FPPG
Dez FitzpatrickULWAKE580013.86  
With Tutu Atwell opting out this past week, Fitzpatrick steps in as Louisville’s #1 WR moving forward - and it makes him very attractive for DFS. Wake Forest has one of the worst pass defenses on this slate - allowing 275 yards and multiple scores through the air per game - and this game should be an offensive battle with Louisville’s defense also being bad. Vegas agrees with the high total and neither team being significant favorites. Last week, we saw Fitzpatrick explode for eight receptions, 182 yards and a TD - good for 35 DK points - and it’s not out of the question to see him put up similar numbers with Atwell out of the mix and not much other proven talent in the Louisville receiving corps. When Atwell missed the Week 11 game earlier this season, Fitzpatrick had five catches for 71 yards - a good floor mark to expect from him in cash games this time around.
John Metchie IIIBAMAARK550015.76  
We said it last week and we’ll say it again - John Metchie is way too cheap for what his role is in this Alabama offense. He’s the #2 receiver for the Tide with Jaylen Waddle out for the season and he’s a legit threat to score multiple times and put up 20+ DK points in any game because of that fact. Metchie did just that two weeks ago vs. Auburn when he had 24 DK points with two TDs. Obviously he’s miles behind DeVonta Smith in terms of DFS floor and ceiling - but the upside is real for someone priced in the 5k range. He’s a great GPP play as long as he’s this cheap. You can even roll him out in cash games as a Mac Jones-Metchie pairing.
Brevin JordanMIAUNC500014.17  
Honestly, the only reason Brevin Jordan is priced this low is because he was only $4400 last week. At that salary, Jordan was a fantastic bargain as gave you 18 DK points with a good bounceback performance after having a couple dud outings prior when trying to return from injuries. Jordan looked pretty healthy last week as one of D’Eriq King’s favorite targets once again - catching four passes for 75 yards and a score. He’s a top five tight end in the country and is clearly not priced as such. Jordan is a great cash or GPP option in what should be a high-scoring affair vs. UNC.
Chimere DikeWISCIOWA41009.37  
First of all, this Wisconsin-Iowa matchup is one to mostly ignore from a DFS perspective because of the extremely low total and slow pace overall with two good defenses on either side. However, there’s some value in this Wisconsin receiving corps with some notable injuries. Danny Davis is doubtful and Kendric Pryor is likely out too after getting hurt last week - so it leaves Dike as a starting WR who could get you 3x or 4x value at this cheap price tag. He’s actually put up at least seven DK points in all three games so far and had three grabs for 40 yards last week in a starting role - despite Wisconsin scoring just six points. It’s ugly, but you can do worse for value on this slate.

Also Consider: 

  • Bo Melton - Rutgers ($7,000)
  • Jaquarii Roberson - Wake Forest ($6,700)
  • Keith Corbin - Houston ($5,900)
  • Mike Woods - Arkansas ($4,500)
  • Jeshaun Jones - Maryland ($4,400)
  • Sam LaPorta - Iowa ($4,200)

Example Lineups
(These are examples of what is possible with the Playbook and not intended for plug and play)

DK Cash
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
QBClayton TuneUHMEM27.3$7,800
Pivot     
RBCJ MarableC-CTROY22.9$8,400
PivotNajee HarrisBAMAARK31.7$9,200
RBChristian Beal-SmithWAKEUL13.6$6,600
Pivot     
WRDez FitzpatrickULWAKE13.9$5,800
PivotJohn Metchie IIIBAMAARK15.8$5,500
WRBrevin JordanMIAUNC14.2$5,000
Pivot     
WRJeshaun JonesUMDRU11.1$4,400
Pivot     
FLEXAsa MartinMEMUH3.8$4,800
PivotJalen NailorMSUPSU12.8$4,300
S-FLEXTaulia TagovailoaUMDRU20.7$7,100
Pivot     
      
DK GPP
Pos.PlayerTeamOppFPPGSalary
QBMac JonesBAMAARK28.1$9,500
Pivot     
RBJavonte WilliamsUNCMIA27.3$7,000
Pivot     
RBJashaun CorbinFSUDUKE9.4$5,500
Pivot     
WRDazz NewsomeUNCMIA14.6$6,300
PivotCalvin Austin IIIMEMUH25.4$7,900
WRMike WoodsARKBAMA13.9$4,500
Pivot     
WRChimere DikeWISCIOWA9.4$4,100
Pivot     
FLEXJake FunkUMDRU21.4$6,900
PivotKeith CorbinUHMEM10.6$5,900
S-FLEXTyhier TylerARMYNAVY10.1$5,800
Pivot