SEC passing yardage DFS picks: Analysis for Quinn Ewers, Brady Cook and more
PrizePicks has released passing yardage totals for 12 different SEC quarterbacks for the 2024 regular season.
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From the linked article:
"This is my favorite bet on the board. Cook had a breakout year in 2023, throwing for 3,189 yards during the regular season. Now a year older, we’re being offered a line that’s nearly 300 yards lower than what he accomplished last season.
In addition to his track record, a couple variables have shifted which give me confidence in this number going over. For one, Missouri relied heavily on Cody Schrader in the run game last season. He rushed for over 1,600 yards in 2023, but is now out of the college game. Mizzou replaced him with a pair of intriguing transfers, but it wouldn’t be surprising if Mizzou looked to its passing game more without a dominant rusher in the backfield.
Perhaps more importantly, Missouri’s defense may end up taking a step back this season. The Tigers lost defensive coordinator Blake Baker to LSU and will be running a new system under replacement DC Corey Batoon. That could lead to more possessions for Mizzou, which would presumably mean more passing opportunities for Cook.
Some things have changed at Missouri, but this remains true: the Tigers have arguably the best wide receiver room in the SEC. Luther Burden leads the way as he has a case to be the first receiver off the board at the 2025 NFL Draft. Mizzou’s next top 2 receivers from last season, Theo Wease and Mookie Cooper, are also back for the 2024 campaign.
All signs point toward Cook having another highly-productive season."
