NFL DraftKings DFS Picks for 2016 Week 17
2016 Week 17 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 | DeMarco Murray |
| RB Two | Matt Asiata |
| WR One | Adam Thielen |
| WR Two | Brandin Cooks |
| WR Three | Davante Adams |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| FLEX | Mike Evans |
| DEF | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 115.62 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,700 | 23.51 | 2.67 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,200 | 21.87 | 2.40 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,600 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Matt Ryan | Atl | $7,400 | 20.82 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | Sea | $6,800 | 20.78 | 2.73 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,700 | 23.51 | 2.67 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,600 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Blake Bortles | Jax | $5,600 | 18.58 | 2.45 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | Buf | $8,900 | 22.01 | 2.42 |
| DeMarco Murray | Ten | $6,300 | 15.62 | 2.00 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $7,400 | 15.37 | 1.75 |
| Devonta Freeman | Atl | $7,000 | 15.15 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAngelo Williams | Pit | $5,500 | 12.73 | 2.83 |
| LeSean McCoy | Buf | $8,900 | 22.01 | 2.42 |
| James White | NE | $3,800 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Darren McFadden | Dal | $4,300 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,000 | 17.77 | 2.02 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,000 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 16.63 | 2.03 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | $8,400 | 14.98 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tate | Det | $6,600 | 13.12 | 2.30 |
| J.J. Nelson | Ari | $4,600 | 12.06 | 2.28 |
| Sammy Watkins | Buf | $5,800 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
| Steve Smith Sr. | Bal | $4,900 | 11.82 | 2.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,000 | 12.32 | 1.81 |
| Zach Ertz | Phi | $4,800 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $5,500 | 10.50 | 1.52 |
| Jimmy Graham | Sea | $4,500 | 10.01 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | Phi | $4,800 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,000 | 12.32 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Rudolph | Min | $4,600 | 9.55 | 1.62 |
| Delanie Walker | Ten | $4,000 | 9.94 | 1.60 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,300 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| Denver Broncos | Den | $3,900 | 8.76 | 1.82 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Phi | $2,900 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,300 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | Phi | $2,900 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
| Denver Broncos | Den | $3,900 | 8.76 | 1.82 |
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.
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