Pick 'Em & Rip 'Em sponsored by PrizePicks: Week 19
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Last week, I fed y'all some hot, steamy garbage. After being so hot for so long, Georgia decided to lay an absolute egg on the big stage and busted all of my plays. With bowl season over, we no longer have to worry about what coaches/players are active in these games. I’ve got plays for you this Thursday and Friday. It’s redemption time, and we’re running out of time to make generational wealth in CFB this year.
*Numbers are subject to change*
Aggie of the Week
WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LESS THAN 77.5 Receiving Yards
Evans just extended his streak to 11 years with 1,000+ receiving yards. As crazy as that is, y’all are probably wondering why I am taking his LESS THAN this week. Well, he’s playing Marshon Lattimore, who was traded to the Commanders in November. And speaking of streaks of 11, Evans has failed to hit this yardage total in his last 11 matchups with Lattimore. Get your popcorn ready for this one.
Lineup of the Week
(Flex Play - 10x | Power Play - 20x)
Nicholas Singleton, RB, Penn State
MORE THAN 61.5 Rushing Yards
Singleton has been on absolute fire. In the last five games he’s played in, he has surpassed this mark of 61.5 rushing yards. However, this Notre Dame run defense is no slouch. They’re top 40 in the country in rushing yards allowed per game, rushing yards per carry allowed and top 10 in rushing touchdowns allowed. While they shut down Georgia, I would argue that it had more to do with Georgia’s weak run game than with Notre Dame’s elite defense. Plus, captain and important IDL piece Rylie Mills is out once again this week with a knee injury. I like Penn State and Singleton here.
Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
LESS THAN 36.5 Rushing Yards
Love was removed from the Georgia game with the same injury he sustained when he played against USC. Marcus Freeman has reassured fans that Love will be playing in Thursday’s Orange Bowl. However, Penn State has one of the top run defenses in the country, and backup running back Jadarian Price, looking great, is his replacement. I anticipate Love not being as big of a factor in this one as Notre Dame fans are hoping for.
Gee Scott Jr., TE, Ohio State
MORE THAN 1.5 Receptions
Scott has been pretty clutch for Ohio State this year. Over 38 percent of his catches have gone for a first down, and in a game against one of the best secondaries in the country, the Buckeyes may need to look to their tight end to make some big plays. Also, since Week 7, Scott has averaged over two receptions per game. If you’re telling me that all he needs is two catches, I’ll be all over that.
TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State
MORE THAN 14.5 Longest Rush
Explosive runs are the name of the game for the Ohio State running back. There are FIVE running backs in all of college football that average over 7.0 yards per carry with at least 100 carries. None of them are named Ashtyn Jeanty or Cam Skattebo. Henderson is averaging an insane 7.2 yards per carry with a breakaway run percentage of 54. percent (also higher than Jeanty). There have also only been two games all season where Henderson has not reached this longest rush mark. I really like this square.
Bert Auburn, K, Texas
MORE THAN 5.5 Kicking Points
There’s no one better in the country than Ohio State at stopping opponents from scoring in the red zone. They only give up points on 59.4 percent of opponents' trips there, and Texas only scores on 81.3 percent of their red zone trips, which is 92nd in the country. I expect a game where every point matters, and Texas may be settling for some field goals, assuming that their defense can keep it close.
Other Dawson Selections
(Flex Play - 25x | Power Play - 39x)
Jordan Faison, WR, Notre Dame - MORE THAN 9.5 Fantasy Score
Matthew Golden, WR, Texas - MORE THAN 0.5 Rush +Rec TD (Demon)
Jadarian Price, RB, Notre Dame - MORE THAN 0.5 Rush +Rec TD (Demon)
Drew Allar, QB, Penn State - MORE THAN 185.5 Passing Yards
Mitch Jeter, K, Notre Dame - MORE THAN 1.5 Field Goal Made
