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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 | Blake Bortles |
| RB1 | Leonard Fournette |
| RB2 | Derrick Henry |
| WR1 | Ted Ginn Jr. |
| WR2 | Mohamed Sanu |
| WR3 | Rishard Matthews |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| FLEX | Devonta Freeman |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 123.06 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Smith | WAS | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,600 | 19.44 | 2.56 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 18.28 | 2.20 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $8,500 | 17.43 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,600 | 19.44 | 2.56 |
| Alex Smith | WAS | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 18.28 | 2.20 |
| Marcus Mariota | TEN | $7,200 | 15.61 | 2.17 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,000 | 21.22 | 2.12 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 19.24 | 2.38 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 17.92 | 1.97 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,000 | 15.43 | 1.93 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,200 | 14.85 | 1.81 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,000 | 14.17 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 19.24 | 2.38 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,000 | 21.22 | 2.12 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $6,500 | 13.33 | 2.05 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,000 | 14.17 | 2.02 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 17.92 | 1.97 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,000 | 15.43 | 1.93 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 14.87 | 1.79 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 14.28 | 1.68 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,700 | 13.46 | 1.75 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,400 | 12.07 | 1.63 |
| Devin Funchess | CAR | $7,000 | 10.74 | 1.53 |
| Rishard Matthews | NYJ | $5,500 | 10.54 | 1.92 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,900 | 10.40 | 1.76 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishard Matthews | NYJ | $5,500 | 10.54 | 1.92 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 14.87 | 1.79 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $5,800 | 10.26 | 1.77 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,900 | 10.40 | 1.76 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,700 | 13.46 | 1.75 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 14.28 | 1.68 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,400 | 12.07 | 1.63 |
| Devin Funchess | CAR | $7,000 | 10.74 | 1.53 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 13.97 | 1.81 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,500 | 7.62 | 1.39 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 7.30 | 1.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 13.97 | 1.81 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,800 | 9.18 | 1.58 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,500 | 7.62 | 1.39 |
| Austin Hooper | ATL | $4,800 | 5.61 | 1.17 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,800 | 8.15 | 1.70 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,200 | 6.40 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 11.71 | 2.09 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 8.60 | 1.83 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,800 | 8.15 | 1.70 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,200 | 6.40 | 1.52 |
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.