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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 | Case Keenum |
| RB1 | Jordan Howard |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Antonio Callaway |
| WR2 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| WR3 | Tyreek Hill |
| TE | Tyler Eifert |
| FLEX | Alvin Kamara |
| D | Cleveland Browns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 22.10 | 2.60 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,600 | 21.03 | 2.77 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,700 | 20.33 | 2.34 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,900 | 20.10 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Keenum | DEN | $6,500 | 18.00 | 2.77 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,600 | 21.03 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Tannehill | MIA | $6,800 | 18.22 | 2.68 |
| Joe Flacco | BAL | $6,900 | 18.39 | 2.67 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 22.40 | 2.46 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,100 | 21.89 | 2.41 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 20.18 | 2.32 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,000 | 18.37 | 2.30 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.88 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.88 | 2.48 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 22.40 | 2.46 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,100 | 21.89 | 2.41 |
| Giovani Bernard | CIN | $6,400 | 14.88 | 2.33 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 20.18 | 2.32 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.67 | 2.17 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $9,000 | 17.99 | 2.00 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 17.82 | 2.03 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 17.55 | 2.25 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,100 | 16.53 | 2.04 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 16.04 | 1.87 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 15.85 | 1.84 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 15.84 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 17.55 | 2.25 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.67 | 2.17 |
| Antonio Callaway | CLE | $4,500 | 9.49 | 2.11 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $7,000 | 14.69 | 2.10 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $5,800 | 11.97 | 2.06 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,100 | 16.53 | 2.04 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $5,800 | 11.76 | 2.03 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 17.82 | 2.03 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.48 | 1.91 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 14.39 | 1.87 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 12.59 | 1.80 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.48 | 1.91 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 14.39 | 1.87 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 12.59 | 1.80 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,000 | 10.29 | 1.72 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 10.74 | 2.50 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,600 | 9.24 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 10.74 | 2.50 |
| Cleveland Browns | CLE | $3,500 | 8.11 | 2.32 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,400 | 9.63 | 2.19 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 10.24 | 2.18 |
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