2016 Week 2 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Russell Wilson |
| RB One | C.J. Spiller |
| RB Two | Lamar Miller |
| WR One | Brandin Cooks |
| WR Two | Sammy Watkins |
| WR Three | Emmanuel Sanders |
| TE | Coby Fleener |
| FLEX | David Johnson |
| DEF | Green Bay Packers |
| Salary | $0 |
| Expected Points | 177.30 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,500 | 33.20 | 4.43 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,700 | 31.20 | 4.66 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $7,600 | 30.50 | 4.02 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,900 | 28.90 | 3.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,700 | 31.20 | 4.66 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,500 | 33.20 | 4.43 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $7,600 | 30.50 | 4.02 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,900 | 28.90 | 3.66 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | ARZ | $7,600 | 25.00 | 3.29 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,200 | 24.90 | 3.46 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,300 | 23.90 | 3.27 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $6,800 | 22.10 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Sims | TB | $4,400 | 17.40 | 3.95 |
| LeGarrette Blount | NE | $4,000 | 15.50 | 3.88 |
| Danny Woodhead | SD | $5,200 | 19.60 | 3.77 |
| Eddie Lacy | GB | $6,000 | 20.90 | 3.48 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 28.60 | 3.11 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,900 | 28.10 | 2.84 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,600 | 27.20 | 3.58 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $8,000 | 27.10 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tajae Sharpe | TEN | $4,100 | 16.10 | 3.93 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,600 | 27.20 | 3.58 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $6,600 | 23.20 | 3.52 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $8,000 | 27.10 | 3.39 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Donnell | NYG | $2,900 | 14.30 | 4.93 |
| Jordan Reed | WSH | $6,800 | 14.30 | 2.10 |
| Julius Thomas | JAX | $4,400 | 13.70 | 3.11 |
| Gary Barnidge | CLE | $4,000 | 13.50 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Donnell | NYG | $2,900 | 14.30 | 4.93 |
| Vance McDonald | SF | $3,000 | 13.00 | 4.33 |
| Virgil Green | DEN | $2,800 | 10.50 | 3.75 |
| Jared Cook | GB | $3,000 | 11.10 | 3.70 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,300 | 10.00 | 3.03 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $3,800 | 10.00 | 2.63 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $3,300 | 9.00 | 2.73 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $3,600 | 9.00 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,300 | 10.00 | 3.03 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $2,400 | 7.00 | 2.92 |
| Washington Redskins | WSH | $2,800 | 8.00 | 2.86 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $3,300 | 9.00 | 2.73 |
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.