Friday’s Games:
Pitt (-3) @ Syracuse O/U 51.5
Ohio State (-28.5) @ Northwestern O/U 49.5
UNLV @ Fresno State (-16) O/U 53
Marshall @ FAU(-5) O/U 59.5 (DK only)
Top Plays:
QB: Justin Fields (OSU): FD 11,000 DK 8,300
I am not going to sit here and give you a long list of why you should play one of the best quarterbacks in the nation on a 3-4 game slate. Do not get cute and fade Fields. No single player on this slate carries as much upside as Fields does.
QB: Jorge Reyna (Fresno St.): FD 8,900 DK 7,100
I really like Reyna’s value on FD. Reyna has thrown for over 1200 yards and 9 touchdowns this year, while also completing 65% of his passes. UNLV is ranked 92nd in defensive efficiency, giving up over 240 yards on the ground and over 210 yards through the air per game. Reyna can offer a little upside on the ground if needed, which increases his value. The only drawback to Reyna is that UNLV bleeds yards to running backs, and Fresno is favored heavily, so I could see this being a negative game script for Reyna. However, on a 3 game slate, I will confidently play a good quarterback vs. the worst defense on the slate. If UNLV finds a way to keep this one close, Reyna could end the night with a pretty nice stat line.
*Also consider Kenny Pickett. Syracuse is allowing over 310 passing yards per game, and over 170 rush yards per game. Pickett can be a threat with his arm and legs. It is a toss up for me right now as to who I am going to play in my super flex, Pickett or Reyna.
RB: JK Dobbins (OSU): FD 9,800 DK 7,800
Play JK Dobbins …. that is all. Really, Northwestern has allowed almost 150 yards rushing per game, and Dobbins is one of the best backs in the country. He has been on fire the last two weeks compiling almost 350 yards rushing. Fields, Dobbins and a OSU receiver should be the way you start your cash build for this slate. I am definitely not fading Fields, and cannot see as way that I fade Dobbins either.
RB: Charles Williams (FD 7,900 DK 6,800) & Chad Magyar (FD 6,500 DK 3,800) UNLV
UNLV’s running back situation is an interesting one to keep an eye on. Back when UNLV played Wyoming Williams sprained his knee and has looked considerably slower since. He received a full workload last week as did Magyar. Magyar looked much more explosive than Williams did. Magyar out rushed Williams 116 to 69 on 2 fewer carries. If I had to play one as of this second, I would play Magyar, who is basically free over on DK. I feel he is the more explosive back at this moment. I will keep an eye on the situation to see if carries are going to go more to Williams, Magyar or an even split. I will keep you all updated. Fresno State has allowed over 190 rush yards per game this year, which sets up both Williams and Magyar for big games.
Also consider: Master Teague III (OSU)
WR: Maurice Ffrench (PITT): FD 8,500 DK 6,400
Ffrench is a target monster in this Pitt offense. Like I mentioned above, Syracuse allows over 310 yards through the air, making Ffrench and Taysir Mack very strong plays, especially if you pair them with Pickett. Ffrench is averaging just over 8 receptions per game. He has only had 1 game this year where he has put up over 1oo yards receiving, but with his match up this week, I could see him easily surpassing the 100 yard mark. Ffrench or Mack will make their way into my main build.
Also consider: KJ Hill (OSU); T. Mack (PITT); T. Jackson (SYR); H. Bryant (FAU) *DK only; E. Edwards (FRES)
