2016 Week 15 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Kirk Cousins |
| RB One | Tevin Coleman |
| RB Two | Carlos Hyde |
| WR One | Mike Evans |
| WR Two | Nick Williams |
| WR Three | Rishard Matthews |
| TE | Tyler Eifert |
| FLEX | Amari Cooper |
| DEF | Baltimore Ravens |
| Salary | $49,400 |
| Expected Points | 122.37 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | Atl | $7,300 | 22.09 | 2.60 |
| Kirk Cousins | Was | $6,800 | 21.62 | 2.88 |
| Tyrod Taylor | Buf | $5,700 | 20.03 | 2.64 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,100 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | Was | $6,800 | 21.62 | 2.88 |
| Tyrod Taylor | Buf | $5,700 | 20.03 | 2.64 |
| Matt Ryan | Atl | $7,300 | 22.09 | 2.60 |
| Marcus Mariota | Ten | $6,500 | 19.59 | 2.54 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | Buf | $8,900 | 22.71 | 2.52 |
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $9,800 | 22.42 | 2.38 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $8,200 | 20.08 | 2.36 |
| Devonta Freeman | Atl | $6,700 | 17.07 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | Buf | $8,900 | 22.71 | 2.52 |
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $9,800 | 22.42 | 2.38 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $8,200 | 20.08 | 2.36 |
| Latavius Murray | Oak | $5,800 | 15.98 | 2.35 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,300 | 17.89 | 2.18 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,000 | 17.52 | 2.04 |
| Antonio Brown | Pit | $8,400 | 17.13 | 2.02 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $7,300 | 14.95 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Watkins | Buf | $5,900 | 14.41 | 2.36 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,300 | 17.89 | 2.18 |
| Jordan Matthews | Phi | $5,400 | 12.41 | 2.18 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $5,700 | 13.52 | 2.11 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | Was | $5,500 | 13.74 | 2.02 |
| Tyler Eifert | Cin | $5,600 | 13.45 | 1.87 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,900 | 11.86 | 1.72 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $5,000 | 11.73 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | Was | $5,500 | 13.74 | 2.02 |
| Tyler Eifert | Cin | $5,600 | 13.45 | 1.87 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $5,000 | 11.73 | 1.86 |
| Antonio Gates | SD | $4,100 | 9.31 | 1.76 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | Min | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Seattle Seahawks | Sea | $4,000 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Baltimore Ravens | Bal | $3,100 | 8.33 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | Min | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.23 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,400 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Seattle Seahawks | Sea | $4,000 | 9.64 | 1.85 |
| Carolina Panthers | Car | $2,900 | 7.58 | 1.80 |
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.