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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 | Matthew Stafford |
| RB1 | Melvin Gordon III |
| RB2 | Todd Gurley II |
| WR1 | John Brown |
| WR2 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling |
| WR3 | Kenny Golladay |
| TE | Jared Cook |
| FLEX | David Johnson |
| D | Cincinnati Bengals |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 138.16 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 25.99 | 2.74 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,600 | 23.55 | 2.74 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 23.53 | 2.77 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $8,300 | 22.01 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $6,800 | 19.02 | 2.80 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,800 | 21.70 | 2.78 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,700 | 21.34 | 2.77 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 23.53 | 2.77 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,600 | 26.73 | 2.52 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 23.39 | 2.69 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,800 | 22.84 | 2.59 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,800 | 21.04 | 2.39 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,900 | 20.73 | 2.33 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,600 | 20.42 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 23.39 | 2.69 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,800 | 22.84 | 2.59 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,600 | 26.73 | 2.52 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $7,900 | 19.05 | 2.41 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,800 | 21.04 | 2.39 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 19.87 | 2.37 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 18.00 | 2.05 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 17.63 | 2.03 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 17.27 | 2.03 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,900 | 17.08 | 2.16 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,600 | 17.03 | 1.98 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 16.86 | 1.96 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 16.82 | 1.98 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 19.69 | 2.32 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,900 | 17.08 | 2.16 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $6,400 | 13.43 | 2.10 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 18.00 | 2.05 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 17.63 | 2.03 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 17.27 | 2.03 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,800 | 15.84 | 2.03 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | $5,300 | 10.65 | 2.01 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,800 | 14.91 | 1.91 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.78 | 1.94 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 10.50 | 1.62 |
| O.J. Howard | TB | $6,300 | 10.15 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.78 | 1.94 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,800 | 14.91 | 1.91 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $5,800 | 9.58 | 1.65 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 10.50 | 1.62 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,700 | 8.05 | 1.71 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,000 | 7.68 | 1.92 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,200 | 7.66 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,000 | 8.40 | 2.10 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $3,300 | 6.74 | 2.04 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $3,600 | 7.29 | 2.02 |
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $3,400 | 6.70 | 1.97 |
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