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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 | Nick Mullens |
| RB1 | Alvin Kamara |
| RB2 | Melvin Gordon III |
| WR1 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| TE | Cameron Brate |
| FLEX | Gus Edwards |
| D | Cleveland Browns |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 139.33 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $9,000 | 23.71 | 2.63 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,600 | 22.04 | 2.56 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,600 | 21.98 | 2.56 |
| Andrew Luck | IND | $8,400 | 21.34 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Mullens | SF | $6,000 | 17.47 | 2.91 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,700 | 20.99 | 2.73 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 21.02 | 2.66 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $9,000 | 23.71 | 2.63 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,900 | 21.90 | 2.46 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,000 | 21.51 | 2.39 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,900 | 21.45 | 2.41 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 20.55 | 2.36 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,900 | 19.17 | 2.43 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,400 | 19.16 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,900 | 21.90 | 2.46 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,900 | 19.17 | 2.43 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,900 | 21.45 | 2.41 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,000 | 21.51 | 2.39 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 20.55 | 2.36 |
| Gus Edwards | BAL | $5,300 | 12.45 | 2.35 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 19.14 | 2.17 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,600 | 18.95 | 2.20 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 18.90 | 2.22 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,400 | 18.25 | 2.17 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.21 | 2.07 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 17.17 | 2.02 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 16.23 | 2.05 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,700 | 16.02 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 18.90 | 2.22 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,600 | 18.95 | 2.20 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 19.14 | 2.17 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,400 | 18.25 | 2.17 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,300 | 15.63 | 2.14 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,100 | 12.86 | 2.11 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.21 | 2.07 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 16.23 | 2.05 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.66 | 1.93 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,500 | 12.20 | 1.63 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,900 | 11.73 | 1.70 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 9.27 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.66 | 1.93 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $4,400 | 8.36 | 1.90 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,900 | 11.73 | 1.70 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,100 | 8.42 | 1.65 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,700 | 10.92 | 2.32 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 8.76 | 1.75 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,800 | 8.44 | 1.76 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,700 | 10.92 | 2.32 |
| Cleveland Browns | CLE | $3,100 | 6.80 | 2.19 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $3,400 | 7.09 | 2.08 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,100 | 8.19 | 2.00 |
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