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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 | Drew Brees |
| RB1 | James White |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | Rishard Matthews |
| WR2 | Mohamed Sanu |
| WR3 | Julio Jones |
| TE | Delanie Walker |
| FLEX | Derrick Henry |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 117.29 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,800 | 19.43 | 2.21 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Case Keenum | DEN | $7,600 | 16.47 | 2.17 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $7,200 | 16.35 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $7,200 | 16.35 | 2.27 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,100 | 15.79 | 2.22 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,800 | 19.43 | 2.21 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 18.92 | 2.01 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,900 | 16.17 | 1.82 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,900 | 15.47 | 1.96 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $6,700 | 14.24 | 2.13 |
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $7,600 | 13.62 | 1.79 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,200 | 12.51 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James White | NE | $4,800 | 10.50 | 2.19 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $6,700 | 14.24 | 2.13 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 18.92 | 2.01 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,900 | 15.47 | 1.96 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,900 | 16.17 | 1.82 |
| Latavius Murray | MIN | $6,800 | 12.37 | 1.82 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 16.99 | 1.89 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 16.95 | 1.93 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,200 | 14.78 | 1.80 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 13.32 | 1.75 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,300 | 12.46 | 1.71 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,700 | 12.42 | 1.61 |
| Alshon Jeffery | PHI | $7,200 | 11.77 | 1.63 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,000 | 10.58 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 16.95 | 1.93 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 16.99 | 1.89 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,200 | 14.78 | 1.80 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 13.32 | 1.75 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,300 | 12.46 | 1.71 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $6,400 | 10.47 | 1.64 |
| Alshon Jeffery | PHI | $7,200 | 11.77 | 1.63 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,700 | 12.42 | 1.61 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 13.32 | 1.57 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,200 | 12.94 | 1.80 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,200 | 9.42 | 1.52 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,900 | 7.77 | 1.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,200 | 12.94 | 1.80 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 13.32 | 1.57 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,200 | 9.42 | 1.52 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,900 | 7.77 | 1.32 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $5,100 | 7.21 | 1.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,700 | 10.39 | 2.21 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,300 | 8.84 | 1.67 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $4,400 | 7.34 | 1.67 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,400 | 6.91 | 1.57 |
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