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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL FanDuel Optimizer.
| QB | Aaron Rodgers |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | LeSean McCoy |
| WR1 | Mohamed Sanu |
| WR2 | Davante Adams |
| WR3 | A.J. Green |
| TE | Zach Miller |
| K | Matt Bryant |
| D | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.48 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,900 | 24.12 | 2.71 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,300 | 23.61 | 2.84 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,200 | 22.96 | 2.80 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,000 | 22.48 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,300 | 23.61 | 2.84 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,000 | 22.48 | 2.81 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,200 | 22.96 | 2.80 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,900 | 24.12 | 2.71 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 23.59 | 2.54 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 20.49 | 2.41 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 17.91 | 2.06 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,300 | 17.44 | 2.10 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,600 | 16.31 | 2.15 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 15.97 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 23.59 | 2.54 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 20.49 | 2.41 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,600 | 16.31 | 2.15 |
| Rob Kelley | WAS | $5,800 | 12.37 | 2.13 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,300 | 17.44 | 2.10 |
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $6,200 | 12.94 | 2.09 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 19.07 | 2.10 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,400 | 17.77 | 2.12 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 16.65 | 1.85 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.03 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $7,700 | 15.14 | 1.97 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $6,900 | 13.74 | 1.99 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $7,900 | 13.74 | 1.74 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $8,700 | 13.74 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,400 | 17.77 | 2.12 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 19.07 | 2.10 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.03 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $6,900 | 13.74 | 1.99 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $7,700 | 15.14 | 1.97 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $6,800 | 12.97 | 1.91 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,800 | 10.94 | 1.89 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 15.95 | 1.99 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,100 | 12.46 | 1.75 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,600 | 12.20 | 1.85 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Miller | CHI | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 15.95 | 1.99 |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $6,100 | 11.80 | 1.93 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,600 | 12.20 | 1.85 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Caleb Sturgis | PHI | $4,600 | 9.29 | 2.02 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,700 | 9.46 | 2.01 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,900 | 8.54 | 1.74 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $5,100 | 8.40 | 1.65 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,900 | 7.88 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,900 | 8.54 | 1.74 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 7.75 | 1.68 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,500 | 7.51 | 1.67 |
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.