2016 Week 4 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Cam Newton |
| RB One | Matt Forte |
| RB Two | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR One | Tyler Lockett |
| WR Two | Quincy Enunwa |
| WR Three | Jeremy Maclin |
| TE | Jacob Tamme |
| FLEX | LeGarrette Blount |
| DEF | Washington Redskins |
| Salary | $48,100 |
| Expected Points | 171.36 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,100 | 28.60 | 4.03 |
| Cam Newton | Car | $7,800 | 27.85 | 3.57 |
| Philip Rivers | SD | $6,900 | 24.28 | 3.52 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,600 | 22.67 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,100 | 28.60 | 4.03 |
| Brian Hoyer | Chi | $5,000 | 18.35 | 3.67 |
| Cam Newton | Car | $7,800 | 27.85 | 3.57 |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | NE | $5,200 | 18.56 | 3.57 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $7,500 | 25.93 | 3.46 |
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $7,000 | 24.32 | 3.47 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $6,900 | 23.50 | 3.41 |
| Melvin Gordon | SD | $6,300 | 21.66 | 3.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $4,200 | 16.39 | 3.90 |
| Theo Riddick | Det | $5,200 | 18.51 | 3.56 |
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $7,000 | 24.32 | 3.47 |
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $7,500 | 25.93 | 3.46 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | Pit | $9,700 | 26.89 | 2.77 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | Hou | $8,400 | 17.03 | 2.03 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | $9,200 | 16.00 | 1.74 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,500 | 15.49 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance Williams | Dal | $3,100 | 12.53 | 4.04 |
| Robert Woods | Buf | $3,400 | 12.79 | 3.76 |
| Rishard Matthews | Ten | $3,100 | 11.63 | 3.75 |
| Marquise Goodwin | Buf | $3,000 | 10.94 | 3.65 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Olsen | Car | $6,000 | 15.56 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Reed | Was | $6,300 | 15.17 | 2.41 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,500 | 14.79 | 2.28 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $2,800 | 14.02 | 5.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Brate | TB | $2,800 | 14.02 | 5.01 |
| Zach Miller | Chi | $2,700 | 12.77 | 4.73 |
| Hunter Henry | SD | $2,700 | 12.60 | 4.67 |
| Coby Fleener | NO | $3,200 | 11.04 | 3.45 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Den | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Seattle Seahawks | Sea | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
| Detroit Lions | Det | $3,100 | 7.00 | 2.26 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dal | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | Den | $3,700 | 14.00 | 3.78 |
| Oakland Raiders | Oak | $2,700 | 7.00 | 2.59 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dal | $2,900 | 7.00 | 2.41 |
| Seattle Seahawks | Sea | $3,800 | 9.00 | 2.37 |
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.