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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 | Ryan Tannehill |
| RB1 | James Conner |
| RB2 | David Johnson |
| WR1 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| WR2 | Keenan Allen |
| WR3 | Keelan Cole |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Atlanta Falcons |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 137.63 |
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 | 21.03 | 2.44 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,000 | 20.77 | 2.31 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $8,400 | 20.69 | 2.46 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $7,600 | 20.44 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Tannehill | MIA | $6,200 | 16.75 | 2.70 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $7,600 | 20.44 | 2.69 |
| Joe Flacco | BAL | $6,100 | 16.20 | 2.66 |
| Sam Bradford | ARI | $6,400 | 17.01 | 2.66 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,200 | 22.38 | 2.43 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,600 | 20.83 | 2.42 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,700 | 20.20 | 2.32 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,100 | 18.55 | 2.29 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,000 | 17.71 | 2.21 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 16.15 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Conner | PIT | $5,000 | 12.95 | 2.59 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,200 | 22.38 | 2.43 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,600 | 20.83 | 2.42 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,700 | 20.20 | 2.32 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,100 | 18.55 | 2.29 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,000 | 17.71 | 2.21 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.65 | 2.07 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 16.84 | 2.11 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 16.59 | 2.00 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,800 | 15.52 | 1.99 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,800 | 14.81 | 1.68 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,400 | 14.63 | 1.74 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,500 | 14.60 | 1.72 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelan Cole | JAX | $4,500 | 9.95 | 2.21 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 16.84 | 2.11 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.65 | 2.07 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 16.59 | 2.00 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,800 | 15.52 | 1.99 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Chris Hogan | NE | $6,700 | 12.78 | 1.91 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,300 | 13.74 | 1.88 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 16.84 | 2.13 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 13.08 | 1.98 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 11.20 | 1.58 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 16.84 | 2.13 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 13.08 | 1.98 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,800 | 9.86 | 1.70 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,100 | 10.12 | 1.66 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $5,000 | 9.20 | 1.84 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,700 | 8.98 | 1.91 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,600 | 8.34 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,300 | 6.70 | 2.03 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,800 | 9.75 | 2.03 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,200 | 8.14 | 1.94 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,100 | 7.97 | 1.94 |
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