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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 | Blake Bortles |
| RB1 | Todd Gurley II |
| RB2 | Nick Chubb |
| WR1 | Allen Robinson II |
| WR2 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR3 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| TE | Dwayne Allen |
| FLEX | Saquon Barkley |
| D | Detroit Lions |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.22 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $9,000 | 22.27 | 2.47 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,400 | 22.11 | 2.35 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,200 | 21.09 | 2.57 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,600 | 20.85 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,500 | 19.79 | 3.04 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,600 | 20.85 | 2.74 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $8,000 | 20.64 | 2.58 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,200 | 21.09 | 2.57 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,200 | 25.45 | 2.50 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,800 | 21.85 | 2.48 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 18.84 | 2.24 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,200 | 18.62 | 2.27 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,900 | 17.90 | 2.27 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,200 | 17.16 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,200 | 25.45 | 2.50 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,800 | 21.85 | 2.48 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $4,800 | 11.42 | 2.38 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,900 | 17.90 | 2.27 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,200 | 18.62 | 2.27 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $7,500 | 16.94 | 2.26 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.43 | 2.14 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,700 | 18.27 | 2.10 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,300 | 16.85 | 2.03 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $9,000 | 16.51 | 1.83 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 16.33 | 1.86 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 15.68 | 2.01 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,700 | 15.25 | 1.98 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,600 | 14.81 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.43 | 2.14 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,700 | 18.27 | 2.10 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,500 | 13.44 | 2.07 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,300 | 16.85 | 2.03 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 15.68 | 2.01 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,700 | 15.25 | 1.98 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,400 | 14.43 | 1.95 |
| Allen Robinson II | CHI | $6,500 | 12.40 | 1.91 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.73 | 1.97 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 13.89 | 1.85 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,800 | 11.14 | 1.64 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,400 | 10.12 | 1.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.73 | 1.97 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 13.89 | 1.85 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,800 | 11.14 | 1.64 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,000 | 9.73 | 1.62 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $5,000 | 8.68 | 1.74 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,400 | 8.14 | 1.85 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,100 | 8.14 | 1.99 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,600 | 7.82 | 1.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $3,400 | 7.24 | 2.13 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $3,500 | 7.34 | 2.10 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $3,800 | 7.72 | 2.03 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,100 | 8.14 | 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.