2016 Week 7 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Blake Bortles |
| RB One | Jacquizz Rodgers |
| RB Two | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR One | Jeremy Maclin |
| WR Two | Julio Jones |
| WR Three | DeSean Jackson |
| TE | Hunter Henry |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Arizona Cardinals |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 158.72 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 24.54 | 2.70 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,900 | 21.72 | 2.75 |
| Marcus Mariota | TEN | $7,900 | 21.34 | 2.70 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,700 | 20.78 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,900 | 21.72 | 2.75 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,500 | 20.41 | 2.72 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 24.54 | 2.70 |
| Marcus Mariota | TEN | $7,900 | 21.34 | 2.70 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 21.73 | 2.53 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,500 | 20.36 | 2.40 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,700 | 20.13 | 2.31 |
| Spencer Ware | KC | $7,000 | 17.38 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacquizz Rodgers | TB | $5,600 | 15.23 | 2.72 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 21.73 | 2.53 |
| Spencer Ware | KC | $7,000 | 17.38 | 2.48 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,500 | 20.36 | 2.40 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 26.83 | 2.92 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,000 | 19.97 | 2.50 |
| Allen Robinson | JAC | $8,400 | 19.12 | 2.28 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.92 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 26.83 | 2.92 |
| Jeremy Maclin | KC | $6,800 | 17.94 | 2.64 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,000 | 19.97 | 2.50 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,800 | 18.82 | 2.41 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 19.61 | 2.31 |
| Hunter Henry | SD | $5,800 | 19.10 | 3.29 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,300 | 14.68 | 2.33 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,700 | 13.71 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | SD | $5,800 | 19.10 | 3.29 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $4,700 | 12.23 | 2.60 |
| Dennis Pitta | BAL | $5,300 | 12.70 | 2.40 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,300 | 14.68 | 2.33 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 16.11 | 3.16 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 12.29 | 2.67 |
| Cairo Santos | KC | $4,800 | 12.08 | 2.52 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 11.70 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 16.11 | 3.16 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 12.29 | 2.67 |
| Jason Myers | JAC | $4,500 | 11.38 | 2.53 |
| Cairo Santos | KC | $4,800 | 12.08 | 2.52 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 8.00 | 1.63 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $4,300 | 8.00 | 1.86 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,700 | 7.00 | 1.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $4,300 | 8.00 | 1.86 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 8.00 | 1.63 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 7.00 | 1.52 |
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.