2016 Week 1 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
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Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,000 | 23.23 | 2.70 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,500 | 21.67 | 2.55 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,700 | 21.18 | 2.43 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,600 | 21.07 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Flacco | BAL | $7,000 | 19.48 | 2.78 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,000 | 23.23 | 2.70 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,800 | 20.79 | 2.67 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,000 | 18.40 | 2.63 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley | LA | $8,900 | 18.40 | 2.07 |
| Adrian Peterson | MIN | $8,200 | 15.31 | 1.87 |
| Doug Martin | TB | $7,200 | 14.23 | 1.98 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $6,900 | 14.12 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Ware | KC | $5,400 | 12.25 | 2.27 |
| James White | NE | $4,900 | 10.23 | 2.09 |
| Todd Gurley | LA | $8,900 | 18.40 | 2.07 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $6,900 | 14.12 | 2.05 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 19.14 | 2.13 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 17.68 | 1.94 |
| Brandon Marshall | NYJ | $7,700 | 16.17 | 2.10 |
| Allen Robinson | JAX | $8,500 | 15.75 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 19.14 | 2.13 |
| Sammy Watkins | BUF | $7,300 | 15.33 | 2.10 |
| Brandon Marshall | NYJ | $7,700 | 16.17 | 2.10 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $4,900 | 10.20 | 2.08 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,400 | 13.84 | 1.87 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.79 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,400 | 10.14 | 1.58 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,100 | 9.88 | 1.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,400 | 13.84 | 1.87 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 11.63 | 1.79 |
| Martellus Bennett | NE | $5,100 | 8.50 | 1.67 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,400 | 10.14 | 1.58 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,600 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Cairo Santos | KC | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Steven Hauschka | SEA | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | KC | $4,800 | 9.22 | 1.92 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,600 | 9.40 | 1.92 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $4,800 | 8.90 | 1.85 |
| Steven Hauschka | SEA | $4,800 | 8.62 | 1.83 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,700 | 11.26 | 2.40 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| St. Louis Rams | LA | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,000 | 8.88 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,700 | 11.26 | 2.40 |
| St. Louis Rams | LA | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $5,100 | 9.62 | 1.89 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,600 | 8.61 | 1.87 |
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.