Daily Fantasy College Football Week 12: Draftkings Last-Minute Picks and Advice
Week 12 of the college football season is already upon us!
With conference races and College Football Playoff rankings heating up, there's still plenty of intrigue left on the schedule.
When trying to make those last-minute selections, there are a number of things to take into account. The current form of the player's team is key. If selecting a receiver, one would hope his quarterback is currently playing well.
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In regards to a running back, are there any injuries along its team's offensive line? In addition, the competition of the opposing team is always something to consider when making any sort of selection.
As such, here are a few last-minute picks. These players will all be available in the later portions of the day.
RB Donnel Pumphrey, San Diego St. - $7,900
SDSU's leading back is facing a very favorable matchup this weekend, going up against a 3-7 UNLV team.
On the year, Pumphrey has rushed for 1,171 yards and 12 touchdowns. He's had six games in a row with at least 120 yards and is usually good for two or three receptions per game as well. There's no question Pumphrey's quickness and pure speed make him equally dangerous both running and catching the football.
A Las Vegas native, he'll be going back home to play in front of his friends and family. Don't be surprised if he puts on a show against a team that has lost four of its past five games.
QB Tanner Lee, Tulane - $5,800
When looking at Lee's statistics throughout the year, they're less than impressive.
He's accrued 1,536 yards through the air to go along with 10 touchdown tosses. These aren't gaudy numbers by any stretch, and it isn't often when one would select a quarterback coming from a 3-7 team. However, this is a case of looking at the opposition and how Lee could take advantage.
Tulane's opponent this weekend is SMU. The Mustangs currently sit at 1-9 and have yet to win a game in conference play. They've lost eight games in a row and have only relinquished a point total less than 38 once this season.
Couple that with the fact Lee is coming off of one of his best games of the season with 252 passing yards and two touchdowns against Army and this should be a tasty matchup.
WR Austin Hooper, Stanford - $4,200
Due to his paltry salary, Hooper looks like a potential steal in Stanford's contest versus Cal.
The tight end is one of the best in the country at his position. Stanford has a propensity to target its tight ends, especially in red-zone situations and on crossing routes across the middle of the field.
Its opponent, Cal, also has had its struggles defending in the passing game. Although Stanford isn't an offensive juggernaut by any stretch of the imagination, there's no love lost between these two rivals. It wouldn't be a surprise to see head coach David Shaw keep his foot on the proverbial gas pedal.
This in turn would equal more opportunities for Hooper to make an impact catching the football. DraftKings lists Hooper as a wide receiver, as the site does with all tight ends, but that doesn't diminish his appeal.
WR Kolby Listenbee, TCU - $5,200
With star wide receiver Josh Doctson out, Listenbee could assume the role as TCU's top receiver going forward.
On the year, he's second on the team in receiving yards (495) and is fourth in receptions. With Doctson commanding such a large chunk of the production within the group, there will be plenty of opportunity for multiple TCU receivers to get more targets.
Averaging a team-high 20.6 yards per reception, Listenbee may be able to garner more chances in terms of stretching the field deep. He's most certainly a player with a high fantasy ceiling this week.
QB Kenny Potter, SJSU - $5,700
San Jose State's signal-caller is coming off a game in which he threw for 186 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for 116 yards on 19 carries.
A true dual-threat option, Potter could put up big-time production on both fronts—in terms of running and throwing the football.
This week, SJSU faces a 2-9 Hawaii program struggling to maintain consistency. After starting the season 2-1, the Rainbow Warriors have dropped eight in a row. They've also given up an average of 47 points in their last three games.
Potter should be able to have a quality game from a statistical standpoint and could be a big bargain when looking at his reasonable cost.
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