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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 | Patrick Mahomes |
| RB1 | Justin Jackson |
| RB2 | Dalvin Cook |
| WR1 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR2 | Amari Cooper |
| WR3 | Keenan Allen |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Chicago Bears |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 144.14 |
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 | 25.97 | 2.73 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,400 | 21.97 | 2.62 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,400 | 21.80 | 2.60 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $7,900 | 21.10 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 25.97 | 2.73 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $6,000 | 16.09 | 2.68 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,800 | 20.84 | 2.67 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $7,900 | 21.10 | 2.67 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 24.21 | 2.47 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.61 | 2.46 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,400 | 20.97 | 2.23 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,100 | 20.56 | 2.26 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,200 | 17.51 | 2.13 |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | $7,700 | 17.46 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jackson | LAC | $4,500 | 14.52 | 3.23 |
| Damien Williams | KC | $5,500 | 14.29 | 2.60 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $6,200 | 15.62 | 2.52 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 24.21 | 2.47 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.61 | 2.46 |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | $7,700 | 17.46 | 2.27 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.54 | 2.11 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,500 | 17.61 | 2.07 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 17.53 | 2.04 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,200 | 17.47 | 2.13 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 17.16 | 2.15 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,600 | 17.08 | 1.99 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 16.09 | 1.89 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,700 | 16.07 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 17.16 | 2.15 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,200 | 17.47 | 2.13 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.54 | 2.11 |
| Amari Cooper | DAL | $6,600 | 13.85 | 2.10 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,200 | 10.89 | 2.09 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,700 | 16.07 | 2.09 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,500 | 17.61 | 2.07 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 17.53 | 2.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,900 | 14.90 | 1.89 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,400 | 14.84 | 2.00 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,500 | 13.44 | 2.07 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,400 | 13.11 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,500 | 13.44 | 2.07 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,400 | 14.84 | 2.00 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,900 | 14.90 | 1.89 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,900 | 13.01 | 1.88 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,600 | 8.70 | 1.89 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,800 | 8.66 | 1.80 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,400 | 8.08 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,700 | 8.48 | 2.29 |
| New York Giants | NYG | $3,500 | 7.08 | 2.02 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 6.46 | 2.02 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $3,900 | 7.75 | 1.99 |
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