2016 Week 17 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Drew Brees |
| RB One | DeAngelo Williams |
| RB Two | Jordan Howard |
| WR One | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| WR Two | Marqise Lee |
| WR Three | Julio Jones |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| K | Matt Bryant |
| DEF | Carolina Panthers |
| Salary | $58,900 |
| Expected Points | 120.66 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,800 | 23.51 | 2.67 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 21.87 | 2.40 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,200 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,700 | 20.82 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $7,600 | 20.78 | 2.73 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,800 | 23.51 | 2.67 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,200 | 21.52 | 2.62 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,600 | 18.58 | 2.45 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $9,100 | 22.01 | 2.42 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,800 | 15.62 | 2.00 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 15.37 | 1.75 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,000 | 15.15 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAngelo Williams | PIT | $4,500 | 12.73 | 2.83 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $9,100 | 22.01 | 2.42 |
| James White | NE | $4,500 | 9.40 | 2.09 |
| Darren McFadden | DAL | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 17.77 | 2.02 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,400 | 16.98 | 2.02 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,200 | 16.63 | 2.03 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 14.98 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tate | DET | $5,700 | 13.12 | 2.30 |
| J.J. Nelson | ARI | $5,300 | 12.06 | 2.28 |
| Sammy Watkins | BUF | $6,100 | 13.28 | 2.18 |
| Steve Smith Sr. | BAL | $5,800 | 11.82 | 2.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,800 | 12.32 | 1.81 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,900 | 10.50 | 1.52 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.01 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,900 | 10.73 | 1.82 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,800 | 12.32 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,900 | 9.55 | 1.62 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,200 | 9.94 | 1.60 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 11.21 | 2.12 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,000 | 9.42 | 1.88 |
| Dustin Hopkins | WAS | $4,800 | 9.40 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 11.21 | 2.12 |
| Caleb Sturgis | PHI | $4,500 | 8.96 | 1.99 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,800 | 9.39 | 1.96 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,800 | 8.76 | 1.82 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,300 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,900 | 10.07 | 2.06 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,600 | 8.72 | 1.89 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,300 | 7.99 | 1.86 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,800 | 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.