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Quarterback
Stud
Josh Hoover, TCU vs. Kansas, $8,500– Josh Hoover is having a huge year at TCU. He currently ranks 3rd in the country in passing yards, averaging over 350 per game. Kansas has been struggling so far this season and TCU might just force the breaking point with its dangerous passing attack. Once the floodgates open, Hoover could put up some huge numbers in this game.
Other Options- Shedeur Sanders ($9,400), Michael Hawkins ($7,900)
Value
Dylan Raiola, Nebraska vs. Purdue, $6,400– Dylan Raiola is coming off the best game of his career where he threw for 297 yards and three touchdowns against a really good Illinois defense. This Purdue defense has given up 104 combined points in just its last two games, dropping to 119th in the country in scoring defense. Raiola should be able to carry the momentum over to this game and put up solid stats.
Other Option- Hudson Card ($5,100)
Running Back
Stud
RJ Harvey, UCF vs. Colorado, $8,900- RJ Harvey is set up to have a monster week. UCF is the #1 rushing team in the nation, averaging over 375 rushing yards per game. Harvey is the leader of that group and should feast on this Colorado defense. Colorado ranks 83rd in the country in run defense and UCF should be able to run wild on them. Harvey should be set up to go for well over 100 yards and multiple scores.
Other Options- Jaydon Blue ($7,400), Ja’Quinden Jackson ($7,100)
Value
Dylan Edwards, Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State, $6,000– Oklahoma State ranks 126th in the country in total defense so this is a great matchup for Edwards. Edwards has been splitting carries with DJ Giddens but this is a matchup where Kansas State will want to run the ball all day so there will be plenty of touches to go around. Edwards is incredibly dynamic and can break a big play at any time.
Other Options- Jeremiyah Love ($6,000), Le’Veon Moss ($6,000)
Wide Receiver
Stud
Jack Bech, TCU vs. Kansas, $7,200- Jack Bech is fourth in the nation in receiving yards and is the go-to guy for Josh Hoover. Kansas is in a bad place after losing three straight games and TCU could really lay it on them in this matchup. Bech has combined for 366 yards and three touchdowns in his past two games and should carry that momentum over to this matchup.
Other Options- Kobe Hudson ($7,300), Jimmy Horn Jr. ($6,100)
Value
Bauer Sharp, Oklahoma vs. Auburn, $3,700- Oklahoma is loaded with injuries at wide receiver. Deion Burks, who is by far its leading receiver in receptions and yards, will miss this game. Its second-leading receiver is tight end Bauer Sharp and he should get a ton of targets in this game. This could be a breakout performance for Sharp against Auburn.
Other Option- Isaiah Bond ($4,800)
Flex/Superflex
You can use any of the other names I listed in the above categories for the flex or superflex positions. However, here are a few more names, just in case.
Stud
Kurtis Rourke, QB, Indiana vs. Maryland, $7,500- Rourke has led Indiana to some monster victories to start the year and Indiana now ranks #1 in the country in passing success rate and #2 in EPA/pass. Rourke should continue to put up big numbers against a Maryland defense that ranks 103rd in the nation in passing yards per game allowed.
Other Options- Miller Moss ($7,300), Ollie Gordon II ($9,200)
Value
Jayce Brown, WR, Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State, $4,800- Oklahoma State has one of the worst passing defenses in the country, ranking 122nd in the nation in passing yards per game allowed. Brown is the #1 WR for Kansas State and while it has a rush-heavy attack, when it does throw, Avery Johnson is looking for him. He should have a few big plays against this bad OK State secondary.
Other Option- Luke Grimm ($5,100), Antwane Wells Jr. ($5,000)
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