2016 Week 8 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 | Devontae Booker |
| RB Two | David Johnson |
| WR One | A.J. Green |
| WR Two | Rishard Matthews |
| WR Three | Larry Fitzgerald |
| TE | Jacob Tamme |
| FLEX | Frank Gore |
| DEF | Tennessee Titans |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 150.42 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Luck | Ind | $6,800 | 23.40 | 3.44 |
| Russell Wilson | Sea | $7,200 | 23.09 | 3.21 |
| Cam Newton | Car | $7,400 | 22.59 | 3.05 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,500 | 22.32 | 2.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | TB | $5,700 | 21.11 | 3.70 |
| Andrew Luck | Ind | $6,800 | 23.40 | 3.44 |
| Jay Cutler | Chi | $5,000 | 16.80 | 3.36 |
| Andy Dalton | Cin | $6,200 | 20.47 | 3.30 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | Ari | $7,700 | 25.20 | 3.27 |
| Devontae Booker | Den | $3,700 | 23.10 | 6.24 |
| Devonta Freeman | Atl | $6,500 | 19.66 | 3.02 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $7,200 | 19.30 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Booker | Den | $3,700 | 23.10 | 6.24 |
| Isaiah Crowell | Cle | $3,700 | 13.41 | 3.62 |
| Frank Gore | Ind | $4,700 | 15.95 | 3.39 |
| Chris Thompson | Was | $3,700 | 12.53 | 3.39 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | Atl | $9,600 | 22.46 | 2.34 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 20.76 | 2.56 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | $8,800 | 19.86 | 2.26 |
| Brandon Marshall | NYJ | $7,800 | 19.67 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishard Matthews | Ten | $3,500 | 12.73 | 3.64 |
| Justin Hunter | Buf | $3,100 | 10.74 | 3.47 |
| Tajae Sharpe | Ten | $3,200 | 10.50 | 3.28 |
| Jermaine Kearse | Sea | $3,100 | 9.87 | 3.18 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,000 | 15.98 | 2.28 |
| Jimmy Graham | Sea | $6,100 | 12.08 | 1.98 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $6,500 | 11.82 | 1.82 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $4,900 | 11.78 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rudolph | Min | $3,500 | 11.46 | 3.27 |
| Jacob Tamme | Atl | $2,800 | 9.14 | 3.26 |
| Jason Witten | Dal | $3,600 | 11.68 | 3.25 |
| C.J. Fiedorowicz | Hou | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.05 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | Ten | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dal | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,400 | 7.00 | 2.06 |
| Detroit Lions | Det | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | Ten | $2,800 | 10.00 | 3.57 |
| Detroit Lions | Det | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Dallas Cowboys | Dal | $3,000 | 7.00 | 2.33 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $2,300 | 5.00 | 2.17 |
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.