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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 | Tyrod Taylor |
| RB1 | Melvin Gordon III |
| RB2 | Alvin Kamara |
| WR1 | Quincy Enunwa |
| WR2 | Dante Pettis |
| WR3 | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Jared Cook |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Chicago Bears |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 140.55 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $7,500 | 21.04 | 2.81 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,400 | 20.29 | 2.74 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,800 | 20.24 | 2.30 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,500 | 20.13 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrod Taylor | CLE | $6,600 | 18.93 | 2.87 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $7,500 | 21.04 | 2.81 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $6,800 | 18.69 | 2.75 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,400 | 20.29 | 2.74 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,000 | 22.49 | 2.50 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $8,900 | 21.62 | 2.43 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,200 | 21.37 | 2.61 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,400 | 18.46 | 2.20 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,100 | 18.39 | 2.27 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,800 | 16.47 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,200 | 21.37 | 2.61 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,000 | 22.49 | 2.50 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $8,900 | 21.62 | 2.43 |
| Alex Collins | BAL | $6,000 | 13.75 | 2.29 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,000 | 15.87 | 2.27 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,100 | 18.39 | 2.27 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,900 | 19.49 | 2.19 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 16.64 | 1.96 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,400 | 16.58 | 1.97 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 16.45 | 1.87 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 16.33 | 2.04 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,100 | 16.15 | 1.99 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,200 | 14.75 | 1.80 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,100 | 14.06 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,900 | 19.49 | 2.19 |
| Dante Pettis | SF | $4,500 | 9.65 | 2.14 |
| Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | $5,000 | 10.33 | 2.07 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,700 | 13.68 | 2.04 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 16.33 | 2.04 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,100 | 16.15 | 1.99 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,100 | 14.06 | 1.98 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,400 | 16.58 | 1.97 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.00 | 1.85 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 12.19 | 1.87 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,800 | 11.25 | 1.65 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,200 | 10.30 | 1.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 12.19 | 1.87 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.00 | 1.85 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $5,000 | 8.99 | 1.80 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,200 | 10.30 | 1.66 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,800 | 10.56 | 2.20 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,400 | 8.51 | 1.93 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,100 | 7.88 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,400 | 7.53 | 2.21 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,800 | 10.56 | 2.20 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 7.68 | 2.19 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,700 | 7.48 | 2.02 |
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.