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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 | Saquon Barkley |
| RB2 | C.J. Anderson |
| WR1 | JuJu Smith-Schuster |
| WR2 | Julian Edelman |
| WR3 | Randall Cobb |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| FLEX | Rod Smith |
| D | Washington Redskins |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 139.8 |
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 | 28.00 | 2.95 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,700 | 22.62 | 2.60 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.65 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 20.63 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 28.00 | 2.95 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $7,800 | 20.65 | 2.65 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,700 | 22.62 | 2.60 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,600 | 19.45 | 2.56 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,500 | 19.90 | 2.34 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,000 | 17.31 | 2.16 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,500 | 14.93 | 1.99 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $6,800 | 14.70 | 2.16 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,100 | 14.56 | 1.80 |
| Damien Williams | KC | $6,900 | 14.19 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,500 | 19.90 | 2.34 |
| C.J. Anderson | LA | $6,200 | 13.98 | 2.25 |
| Rod Smith | DAL | $4,500 | 10.07 | 2.24 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,000 | 17.31 | 2.16 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $6,800 | 14.70 | 2.16 |
| Elijah McGuire | NYJ | $6,300 | 13.30 | 2.11 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,900 | 17.97 | 2.27 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.94 | 2.17 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 16.89 | 1.96 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $7,100 | 15.78 | 2.22 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,700 | 15.46 | 1.78 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,600 | 15.37 | 2.02 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,300 | 14.71 | 2.01 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,600 | 14.61 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,900 | 17.97 | 2.27 |
| Randall Cobb | GB | $5,000 | 11.27 | 2.25 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $7,100 | 15.78 | 2.22 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.94 | 2.17 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $6,700 | 13.89 | 2.07 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,600 | 15.37 | 2.02 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,300 | 14.71 | 2.01 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | $5,000 | 9.93 | 1.99 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 16.07 | 2.09 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,800 | 13.84 | 1.77 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,700 | 13.79 | 2.06 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $6,000 | 11.59 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 16.07 | 2.09 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,700 | 13.79 | 2.06 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,800 | 11.23 | 1.94 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $6,000 | 11.59 | 1.93 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $5,000 | 8.82 | 1.76 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,700 | 8.47 | 1.80 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,500 | 8.43 | 1.87 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,600 | 8.02 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,300 | 6.64 | 2.01 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $3,400 | 6.76 | 1.99 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,000 | 5.92 | 1.97 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,000 | 7.86 | 1.97 |
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.