2016 Week 3 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB One | DeAngelo Williams |
| RB Two | LeGarrette Blount |
| WR One | Michael Floyd |
| WR Two | Allen Robinson |
| WR Three | Kenny Stills |
| TE | Jared Cook |
| FLEX | Mark Ingram |
| DEF | Green Bay Packers |
| Salary | $47,900 |
| Expected Points | 171.93 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,900 | 28.03 | 3.55 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,300 | 26.81 | 3.67 |
| Cam Newton | Car | $7,800 | 26.33 | 3.38 |
| Blake Bortles | Jax | $6,500 | 25.41 | 3.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | Jax | $6,500 | 25.41 | 3.91 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,300 | 26.81 | 3.67 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,900 | 28.03 | 3.55 |
| Carson Palmer | Ari | $7,200 | 24.90 | 3.46 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAngelo Williams | Pit | $7,500 | 24.21 | 3.23 |
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $7,200 | 24.06 | 3.34 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $6,900 | 23.30 | 3.38 |
| C.J. Anderson | Den | $7,300 | 22.58 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeGarrette Blount | NE | $4,400 | 19.96 | 4.54 |
| Theo Riddick | Det | $4,900 | 21.40 | 4.37 |
| Matt Jones | Was | $4,100 | 17.11 | 4.17 |
| Jerick McKinnon | Min | $3,800 | 15.46 | 4.07 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | Atl | $9,500 | 27.14 | 2.86 |
| Antonio Brown | Pit | $9,600 | 26.55 | 2.77 |
| Allen Robinson | Jax | $7,500 | 25.94 | 3.46 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $7,900 | 23.89 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Floyd | Ari | $5,800 | 23.42 | 4.04 |
| Allen Robinson | Jax | $7,500 | 25.94 | 3.46 |
| Rishard Matthews | Ten | $3,300 | 11.12 | 3.37 |
| Stefon Diggs | Min | $5,100 | 17.03 | 3.34 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | Dal | $4,300 | 17.29 | 4.02 |
| Dennis Pitta | Bal | $3,400 | 13.47 | 3.96 |
| Jordan Reed | Was | $6,500 | 12.71 | 1.95 |
| Jacob Tamme | Atl | $3,200 | 12.11 | 3.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Walford | Oak | $2,800 | 11.56 | 4.13 |
| Jason Witten | Dal | $4,300 | 17.29 | 4.02 |
| Dennis Pitta | Bal | $3,400 | 13.47 | 3.96 |
| Larry Donnell | NYG | $2,700 | 10.54 | 3.90 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | Sea | $4,100 | 11.00 | 2.68 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $3,000 | 10.00 | 3.33 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $2,900 | 9.00 | 3.10 |
| Miami Dolphins | Mia | $3,000 | 9.00 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins | Was | $2,400 | 9.00 | 3.75 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $3,000 | 10.00 | 3.33 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dal | $2,500 | 8.00 | 3.20 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $2,900 | 9.00 | 3.10 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.