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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 | Cam Newton |
| RB1 | Spencer Ware |
| RB2 | Austin Ekeler |
| WR1 | Adam Thielen |
| WR2 | Corey Davis |
| WR3 | Tyreek Hill |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Arizona Cardinals |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.21 |
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 | 25.76 | 2.71 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,700 | 24.78 | 2.85 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $9,000 | 23.13 | 2.57 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $8,400 | 22.97 | 2.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,700 | 24.78 | 2.85 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,500 | 21.30 | 2.84 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,900 | 21.81 | 2.76 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 21.73 | 2.75 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 25.90 | 2.64 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,800 | 22.14 | 2.52 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 20.39 | 2.29 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,600 | 19.68 | 2.29 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,900 | 17.44 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Ware | KC | $5,200 | 15.33 | 2.95 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 25.90 | 2.64 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $5,400 | 13.60 | 2.52 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,800 | 22.14 | 2.52 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 20.39 | 2.29 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,600 | 19.68 | 2.29 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,400 | 18.54 | 2.21 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 17.66 | 2.18 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,800 | 17.41 | 1.98 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,400 | 17.25 | 2.05 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 16.86 | 1.96 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 16.61 | 1.95 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,800 | 16.45 | 2.11 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 16.29 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,400 | 18.54 | 2.21 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 17.66 | 2.18 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,800 | 16.45 | 2.11 |
| Corey Davis | TEN | $5,900 | 12.45 | 2.11 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,300 | 15.29 | 2.09 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,700 | 15.90 | 2.06 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 16.25 | 2.06 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,400 | 17.25 | 2.05 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,800 | 15.77 | 2.02 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.38 | 1.89 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,800 | 12.66 | 1.86 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,600 | 12.03 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,600 | 12.03 | 2.15 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,800 | 15.77 | 2.02 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 14.38 | 1.89 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,800 | 12.66 | 1.86 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,300 | 8.66 | 2.01 |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $4,100 | 8.42 | 2.05 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,400 | 8.31 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $2,000 | 4.93 | 2.47 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,800 | 10.34 | 2.15 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $2,800 | 5.92 | 2.11 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $3,500 | 7.31 | 2.09 |
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.