Daily Fantasy CFB Week 13: DraftKings Optimum Lineup, Matchup Advice
Week 13 of action focuses primarily on the rivalry matchups. In these games, emotions run high—with even more of an impetus on performing well and putting up quality production.
In addition, one has to look at the recent form of the potential selections. This doesn't just include last week's performance—but rather a trend of multiple games in a row.
Lastly, there isn't much in the way of surprises at this point in the season. One essentially knows what one will get when analyzing a team and its opponents.
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As such, here's an optimum lineup for Week 13.
Quarterback
Nick Stevens, Colorado State: $5,900
Jake Coker, Alabama: $5,500
Both Coker and Stevens have favorable matchups ahead of their games against Auburn and Fresno State, respectively. Each also has a relatively low money total.
Auburn's defense has been inconsistent at best throughout the year. It ranks No. 83 overall from a national perspective and allowed 34 points at home last week to Idaho.
While he hasn't put up gaudy numbers, Coker should be able to exploit the Tigers defense downfield with the likes of Calvin Ridley and ArDarius Stewart.
Colorado State has won three games in a row, which is in large part due to Stevens' play. He's accrued five touchdown tosses in his last two games and has been efficient with his throws.
Look for Stevens to continue this momentum against a struggling 3-8 Fresno State team.
Running back
Royce Freeman, Oregon: $7,500
Jacobi Owens, Air Force: $5,000
Freeman's price tag is a bit high, but Owens' relatively low total helps to balance things out when making running back selections.
On the year, Oregon's stud running back has rushed for 1,539 yards and 12 touchdowns. He's rushed for at least 100 yards in nine of 11 games—including seven games in a row of hitting the century mark. Freeman gets a tasty matchup in the Civil War—getting a beleaguered 2-9 Oregon State team.
Owens is coming off of a game in which he rushed for a season-high 145 yards against Boise State. Rushing to the tune of a 5.2 yards-per-carry average, Owens could have a big day against a 6-5 New Mexico squad this weekend.
Wide Receiver
Fred Ross, MSU: $5,100
Ryan Switzer, UNC: $5,100
Bryce Treggs, Cal: $4,900
For his paltry money total, Ross is a potential big steal.
The Mississippi State pass-catcher has three straight games of at least 114 yards receiving. Ross has hauled in three touchdowns during this period and has been the favorite target for MSU signal-caller Dak Prescott.
Switzer is an electric player for the Tar Heels and is often lined up in multiple spots all over the field. His quickness and deep speed make him a potential home run threat on every single play. He also has a low money total for his overall talent level.
Treggs is currently in the midst of his most productive four-game stretch of the season. He's averaging 92.5 receiving yards during this period and has hauled in three touchdown catches.
Playing in a pass-happy offense, expect him to get plenty of opportunities in what should be a high-scoring affair against ASU this weekend.
Flex
Jordan Payton, UCLA: $6,000
Zack Langer, Tulsa: $5,000
This may come as a surprise to some, but Tulsa running back Zack Langer has 16 touchdowns and 700 rushing yards in only nine games of action.
A big back, his bruising style works exceptionally well in goal-line opportunities. He had two touchdowns last week in the loss to Navy and is primed to collect a few more this week against a 3-8 Tulane squad.
Langer's low money total also necessitates a look. He may not accrue a ton of yardage on the ground, but he's a big threat to collect at least one touchdown.
Payton is unquestionably the top target for UCLA freshman sensation signal-caller Josh Rosen. On the year, Payton leads the team with 71 grabs for 1,009 yards and four touchdowns. In the win over Utah last week, he became UCLA's all-time leader in receptions.
Against crosstown rival Southern Cal, look for Payton to be a focal point of the passing attack.
Money Total: $50,000
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