Daily Fantasy College Football Week 6: DraftKings Optimum Lineup, Matchup Guide
Week 6 offers us a cornucopia of tantalizing and intriguing matchups.
When trying to select the optimum lineup, there are multiple things to take into account. For one, the current form of the player is paramount. A wise thing to do would be to look back at the recent game logs from a statistical standpoint.
This piece will attempt to select an optimum lineup for Week 6, with analysis as to why these players match up well with their team's opposition for this week.
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As is the case with DraftKings, players are allowed two quarterbacks, two running backs, three wide receivers and two flex players. All nine players must equal no more than $50,000.
Optimum Lineup for Week 6
QB: Travis Wilson ($7,000), Zander Diamont ($4,600)
RB: LJ Scott ($5,200), Qadree Ollison ($5,200)
WR: Allen Lazard ($5,400), Britain Covey ($4,900), Jakeem Grant ($6,500)
Flex: Pharoh Cooper ($6,200), Demarcus Robinson ($4,800)
Total Salary: $49,800
Remaining: $200
QB Analysis
Utah's Wilson has a favorable home matchup with Cal this weekend. The stakes for this contest are especially high, considering both teams are undefeated and Utah wants to justify its No. 5 ranking.
Wilson is completing passes at a staggering 68 percent and has rushed for at least 49 yards in every game he's started this year. At 6'7", he is truly one of the most unique dual-threat quarterbacks we've seen on the collegiate level in quite some time.
Cal's defense is ranked No. 93 in pass defense and No. 71 in total defense. It's a young unit overall and one that Wilson should exploit with both his arm and legs.
Diamont might be a surprising choice to some. Although technically the second-string quarterback for Indiana, he flashed his talent this past weekend versus Ohio State. The California native went 6-of-14 for 76 yards in the passing game and also ran for 98 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries against the Buckeyes.
With starting quarterback Nate Sudfeld's health a question mark, Diamont's ability to make plays with his feet likely signals more of a role going forward.
RB Analysis
For their respective money totals, both Scott and Ollison are potential steals.
Scott had the best game of his Michigan State career last week, running for 146 yards and two touchdowns versus Purdue. Running backs are often creatures of rhythm, and Scott appears to be getting into a groove in the backfield for the Spartans.
Up against the No. 79 overall defense in Rutgers this week, the big tailback could be in for another big day.
With James Conner out, Ollison has completely taken the reins as the starting running back for Pitt. The freshman out of New York is averaging an eye-popping 7.1 yards per carry. He leads the Panthers with 427 yards rushing and three rushing touchdowns and has rushed for at least 120 yards in two of his four games in 2015.
Pitt gets a struggling Virginia team this weekend. The Cavaliers allow nearly 160 yards per contest on the ground. Should the Panthers get out to an early lead, expect a heavy dose of Ollison running the football.
WR Analysis
Lazard is Iowa State's unquestioned top receiver. He may possess the most innate talent of anyone on the roster. At 6'5", he's a terror on jump balls and on any play in which he's asked to climb the proverbial ladder and make the grab.
The Cyclones will be at Texas Tech this weekend. This matchup looks favorable for a number of reasons. For one, Kliff Kingsbury's team will likely put up a ton of points. It averages 50 points per game. This will force Iowa State to abandon the run and throw the football a ton.
Second, the Red Raiders rank No. 125 out of 127 teams in total defense. There will be yards to grab for Lazard and the passing game.
Masquerading as Utah's version of Wes Welker, freshman Britain Covey is the leading receiver for the Utes with 17 grabs for 182 yards and two touchdowns. He's slippery when placed in the slot and can beat players over the top with his speed.
Utah's opponent this weekend is Cal. While the Golden Bears will likely put up some points, Sonny Dykes' team ranks tied for 93rd in pass defense. With Covey being Wilson's favorite target in the early goings of the season, he could produce a good chunk of points.
On the other side of the Iowa State-Texas Tech matchup, the Red Raiders' best receiver should also have a big day. The 5'7" senior receiver can line up all over the field. Grant is the leading receiver for Texas Tech (by a wide margin) with 35 grabs for 482 yards. The next-best catch total on the roster is Devin Lauderdale with 16 receptions. As one can see, Grant is targeted early and often.
Flex Analysis
On first glance, neither of these matchups appears to be great.
LSU and Missouri both possess good defenses, ranking No. 16 and No. 8, respectively. However, both Cooper and Robinson are focal points of their team's passing attack.
Cooper in particular is the main threat for South Carolina. He leads the team with 26 catches and accounts for more than one-third of the total receptions on the team. The South Carolina signal-caller (whether it's Perry Orth or Lorenzo Nunez) looks for Cooper on every first read.
With LSU likely to win this game comfortably, South Carolina will need to throw the football to stay in it. In other words, Cooper will get plenty of chances to make plays.
Robinson is also the leading receiver for the Gators. Florida's passing game has started to hit its stride in recent weeks, with Robinson and quarterback Will Grier forming a nice partnership. Robinson has accumulated 28 catches and 251 yards receiving. He's effectively become Mr. Reliable within the Gators' passing game.
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