2016 Week 7 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Tom Brady |
| RB One | Matt Jones |
| RB Two | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR One | Michael Crabtree |
| WR Two | Golden Tate |
| WR Three | Michael Thomas |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| FLEX | Hunter Henry |
| DEF | San Francisco 49ers |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 152.00 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,900 | 27.30 | 3.46 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,400 | 22.67 | 3.06 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | $6,400 | 21.91 | 3.42 |
| Marcus Mariota | Ten | $6,000 | 21.53 | 3.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Mariota | Ten | $6,000 | 21.53 | 3.59 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,900 | 27.30 | 3.46 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $5,900 | 20.43 | 3.46 |
| Matthew Stafford | Det | $6,400 | 21.91 | 3.42 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | Ari | $7,400 | 24.35 | 3.29 |
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $8,000 | 23.63 | 2.95 |
| DeMarco Murray | Ten | $7,200 | 21.19 | 2.94 |
| Spencer Ware | KC | $5,800 | 18.24 | 3.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquizz Rodgers | TB | $4,300 | 17.36 | 4.04 |
| Mike Gillislee | Buf | $3,000 | 11.20 | 3.73 |
| Chris Ivory | Jax | $3,400 | 12.63 | 3.71 |
| Matt Jones | Was | $4,200 | 14.14 | 3.37 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | Atl | $9,200 | 23.40 | 2.54 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 20.25 | 2.60 |
| Allen Robinson | Jax | $7,300 | 19.39 | 2.66 |
| T.Y. Hilton | Ind | $7,700 | 19.09 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishard Matthews | Ten | $3,600 | 15.03 | 4.17 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $4,700 | 15.20 | 3.23 |
| DeVante Parker | Mia | $4,500 | 13.37 | 2.97 |
| Kendall Wright | Ten | $3,700 | 10.82 | 2.92 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,200 | 20.31 | 2.82 |
| Hunter Henry | SD | $3,600 | 17.20 | 4.78 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,300 | 11.95 | 2.25 |
| Jimmy Graham | Sea | $5,800 | 10.98 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | SD | $3,600 | 17.20 | 4.78 |
| Jack Doyle | Ind | $2,500 | 8.92 | 3.57 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $2,900 | 10.20 | 3.52 |
| Charles Clay | Buf | $3,000 | 8.83 | 2.94 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Minnesota Vikings | Min | $3,700 | 8.00 | 2.16 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Buffalo Bills | Buf | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | Jax | $2,300 | 6.00 | 2.61 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $3,200 | 8.00 | 2.50 |
| Miami Dolphins | Mia | $2,500 | 6.00 | 2.40 |
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.