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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 | Alex Smith |
| RB1 | Tevin Coleman |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | Chris Thompson |
| WR2 | Antonio Brown |
| WR3 | Ted Ginn Jr. |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| D | Detroit Lions |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 130.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,600 | 20.92 | 2.43 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 20.80 | 2.48 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,900 | 20.80 | 2.63 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $8,700 | 20.39 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,900 | 20.80 | 2.63 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 20.80 | 2.48 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,600 | 20.92 | 2.43 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $8,000 | 19.39 | 2.42 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 20.89 | 2.20 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,600 | 18.29 | 2.13 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,800 | 17.70 | 2.27 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 17.03 | 2.08 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,000 | 16.65 | 2.08 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,400 | 15.74 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $5,900 | 14.78 | 2.51 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,800 | 17.70 | 2.27 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 20.89 | 2.20 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,600 | 18.29 | 2.13 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,400 | 15.74 | 2.13 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,000 | 16.65 | 2.08 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.12 | 2.01 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 14.49 | 1.88 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,600 | 14.15 | 1.86 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,700 | 13.83 | 1.80 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $8,100 | 13.77 | 1.70 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 13.49 | 1.73 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,800 | 13.46 | 1.73 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,700 | 13.04 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,600 | 11.36 | 2.03 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.12 | 2.01 |
| Chris Thompson | HOU | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 12.97 | 1.91 |
| DeVante Parker | MIA | $6,200 | 11.74 | 1.89 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 14.49 | 1.88 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,600 | 14.15 | 1.86 |
| Jamison Crowder | WAS | $5,400 | 10.06 | 1.86 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,200 | 16.02 | 1.95 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 15.36 | 2.05 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $8,000 | 13.67 | 1.71 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $7,400 | 12.02 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 15.36 | 2.05 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,200 | 16.02 | 1.95 |
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $5,200 | 9.03 | 1.74 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $8,000 | 13.67 | 1.71 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $5,100 | 10.36 | 2.03 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 10.77 | 2.11 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $5,100 | 10.36 | 2.03 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,000 | 10.03 | 2.01 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 10.50 | 1.98 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 12.25 | 2.19 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.38 | 1.99 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 9.06 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 12.25 | 2.19 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,800 | 9.67 | 2.01 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,300 | 8.62 | 2.00 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.38 | 1.99 |
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.