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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 | Eli Manning |
| RB1 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| RB2 | James White |
| WR1 | Antonio Brown |
| WR2 | Dez Bryant |
| WR3 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| TE | Delanie Walker |
| K | Jake Elliott |
| D | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.7 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,300 | 22.99 | 2.47 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,500 | 22.91 | 2.41 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 20.65 | 2.68 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,700 | 20.61 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Manning | NYG | $7,000 | 19.02 | 2.72 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 20.65 | 2.68 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,700 | 20.61 | 2.68 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,000 | 20.01 | 2.50 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 21.88 | 2.30 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 20.83 | 2.34 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,000 | 19.20 | 2.13 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 17.06 | 2.08 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,600 | 17.06 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $7,200 | 16.20 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 20.83 | 2.34 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 21.88 | 2.30 |
| James White | NE | $5,300 | 12.15 | 2.29 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $7,200 | 16.20 | 2.25 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,600 | 17.06 | 2.24 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $6,400 | 14.17 | 2.21 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 17.19 | 1.95 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,900 | 16.87 | 1.90 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,600 | 16.36 | 1.90 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,300 | 15.84 | 1.91 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 15.40 | 1.97 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,900 | 15.27 | 1.72 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,300 | 14.24 | 1.95 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.02 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVante Parker | MIA | $6,100 | 12.79 | 2.10 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.02 | 2.09 |
| Jaron Brown | ARI | $4,500 | 9.32 | 2.07 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,600 | 13.05 | 1.98 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 15.40 | 1.97 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 17.19 | 1.95 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,300 | 14.24 | 1.95 |
| Randall Cobb | GB | $6,600 | 12.75 | 1.93 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 11.98 | 1.81 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 11.91 | 1.70 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 11.98 | 1.81 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $5,800 | 10.17 | 1.75 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Dan Bailey | DAL | $5,100 | 8.97 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,700 | 9.56 | 2.03 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 9.95 | 1.91 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.25 | 1.89 |
| Blair Walsh | SEA | $4,800 | 8.88 | 1.85 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| New York Giants | NYG | $4,200 | 8.37 | 1.99 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,500 | 8.55 | 1.90 |
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.