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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 | Deshaun Watson |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | Leonard Fournette |
| WR1 | DeAndre Hopkins |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Rishard Matthews |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| K | Wil Lutz |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 133.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,500 | 22.90 | 2.41 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,000 | 21.88 | 2.43 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 20.75 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,800 | 20.38 | 2.61 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,200 | 20.34 | 2.48 |
| Carson Palmer | ARI | $7,100 | 17.64 | 2.48 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 20.93 | 2.33 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,300 | 20.53 | 2.21 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,600 | 19.74 | 2.30 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,500 | 18.87 | 2.22 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 17.40 | 2.07 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $7,000 | 15.88 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 20.93 | 2.33 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $6,300 | 14.62 | 2.32 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,600 | 19.74 | 2.30 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $7,000 | 15.88 | 2.27 |
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $5,600 | 12.57 | 2.24 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $5,800 | 12.96 | 2.23 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 17.71 | 1.93 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 17.01 | 2.13 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.93 | 1.90 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,800 | 14.80 | 1.90 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,600 | 14.55 | 1.91 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 14.52 | 1.79 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 14.21 | 1.75 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,200 | 13.50 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Rishard Matthews | TEN | $5,400 | 11.71 | 2.17 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 17.01 | 2.13 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,600 | 13.37 | 2.03 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $6,500 | 12.81 | 1.97 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 17.71 | 1.93 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,500 | 12.50 | 1.92 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,600 | 14.55 | 1.91 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 14.92 | 1.86 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 13.35 | 1.91 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 12.53 | 1.74 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,700 | 11.47 | 2.01 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 13.35 | 1.91 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 14.92 | 1.86 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.80 | 2.08 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,300 | 10.75 | 2.03 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,000 | 10.07 | 2.01 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,700 | 9.81 | 2.09 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.80 | 2.08 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,300 | 10.75 | 2.03 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,600 | 9.34 | 2.03 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.06 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.06 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
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.