Alabama at LSU: Offensive player projections for Week 11
One of the biggest games on the SEC schedule awaits in Week 11 when heads to Death Valley to take on under the lights. The matchup will have big-time College Football Playoff implications – and the offensive player projections are set, according to PrizePicks .
It's always a big game when Alabama and LSU square off, especially in primetime. But this week will be especially important. The Crimson Tide came in as the No. 11-ranked team in the first College Football Playoff rankings , putting them in the projected 12-team bracket . The Tigers, meanwhile, were one of the first teams out of the field. A win for either team would be huge for its CFP chances, making Saturday essentially an "elimination game."
Jalen Milroe Garrett Nussmeier present an interesting quarterback battle in Saturday's game. Nussmeier ranks second in the SEC in passing yards per game entering Week 11 while Milroe sits at No. 5 in both passing and total offense on average as one of the top dual-threats in the country.
The last time Alabama and LSU squared off at Tiger Stadium, Brian Kelly got a marquee victory over Nick Saban . Two years later, Kalen DeBoer will look to avoid a similar fate in his first trip to Baton Rouge as Crimson Tide head coach and keep his team in the mix for the CFP.
Alabama and LSU will square off Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. Here are the offensive player projections for the game, according to PrizePicks .
Jalen Milroe, QB, AlabamaPass Yards: 232.5 Rush Yards: 50.5
Prior to the bye week, Jalen Milroe bounced back well after an up-and-down performance against . He went 16-of-26 for 215 yards while adding 50 rushing yards and a touchdown to lead Alabama to a 34-0 win over , perhaps giving him some momentum heading into this week against LSU.
Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSUPass Yards: 292.5
Through the first eight games of the year, Garrett Nussmeier remains one of the most prolific passers in the SEC. He recorded his second 400-plus yard game last time out against Texas A&M , and his projection is set at 292.5 against Alabama, according to PrizePicks .
Ryan Williams, WR, AlabamaReceiving Yards: 67.5 : 5
Jalen Milroe's favorite target, Ryan Williams remains a key piece of the Alabama offense. His 87.8 receiving yards per game ranks third in the SEC entering Week 11, and PrizePicks set his projection at 67.5 against LSU.
Kyren Lacy, WR, LSUReceiving Yards: 73.5 : 5
One of two LSU players who rank Top-5 in the SEC in receiving, Kyren Lacy is coming off his third 100-yard game in his last four outings. He led the Tigers with 106 yards against Texas A&M while recording five receptions for the fourth straight game.
Germie Bernard, WR, AlabamaReceiving Yards: 59.5 : 4
Alabama's second-leading receiver this season, Germie Bernard is coming off one of his biggest games of the year. He had 82 yards against Missouri, marking his second-highest total of the season, to head into the bye week on a high note.
Aaron Anderson, WR, LSUReceiving Yards: 54.5 : 3.5
Aaron Anderson is the other half of LSU's two-headed monster at wide receiver, alongside Kyren Lacy. He led the Tigers with 126 yards and a touchdown last time out against Texas A&M, and his projection against Alabama is set at 54.5 receiving yards, according to PrizePicks .
Jam Miller, RB, AlabamaRush Yards: 51.5
The anchor of the Alabama running backs room, Jam Miller enters Week 11 as the Crimson Tide's leading rusher with 450 yards. He found the end zone twice last week against Missouri while rushing for 48 yards, and his projection is set at 51.5 against LSU, according to PrizePicks .
Caden Durham, RB, LSURush Yards: 48.5 Receiving Yards: 12.5
Caden Durham was quiet in last week's loss to Texas A&M, but it has still been an impressive season for the freshman running back. He has two 100-yard games – and nearly had a third against South Carolina – and has more than 200 receiving yards to his name entering Week 11.
Justice Haynes, RB, AlabamaRush Yards: 38.5
The second half of Alabama's backfield, Justice Haynes provides another look for defenses. He had a huge game last time out against Missouri, taking eight carries for 79 yards and a touchdown to lead the Crimson Tide rushing attack.
Mason Taylor, TE, LSUReceiving Yards: 39.5
Entering Week 11, Mason Taylor remains one of the top tight ends in the country and found the end zone against Texas A&M a week ago. He's been an important piece for Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU offense, and he's closing in on a career year with 369 receiving yards so far.
CJ Dippre, TE, AlabamaReceiving Yards: 23.5
A strong safety blanket for Jalen Milroe, CJ Dippre has a consistent role in the Alabama offense. He has exactly two receptions in each of the last four games and has 169 receiving yards entering Week 11's game against LSU.
Alabama and LSU is traditionally one of the top SEC West games of the season. But even though the league did away with divisions, the College Football Playoff implications add a new level of juice to Saturday night's matchup.
