2016 Week 2 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Kirk Cousins |
| RB One | David Johnson |
| RB Two | Lamar Miller |
| WR One | Brandin Cooks |
| WR Two | Allen Robinson |
| WR Three | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Seattle Seahawks |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 187.40 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 30.20 | 3.64 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,000 | 28.90 | 3.22 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $8,100 | 28.20 | 3.48 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $8,100 | 27.50 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 30.20 | 3.64 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $8,100 | 28.20 | 3.48 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $8,100 | 27.50 | 3.40 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,000 | 28.90 | 3.22 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | ARZ | $9,000 | 20.50 | 2.28 |
| DeAngelo Williams | PIT | $7,600 | 20.40 | 2.68 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,700 | 20.40 | 2.65 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $7,800 | 20.10 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddie Lacy | GB | $7,000 | 19.40 | 2.77 |
| Ryan Mathews | PHI | $6,300 | 17.30 | 2.75 |
| DeAngelo Williams | PIT | $7,600 | 20.40 | 2.68 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,700 | 20.40 | 2.65 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 25.50 | 2.77 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,300 | 25.50 | 2.74 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $8,400 | 24.50 | 2.92 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,400 | 24.10 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,900 | 23.60 | 2.99 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $8,400 | 24.50 | 2.92 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,000 | 20.20 | 2.89 |
| Allen Robinson | JAX | $8,200 | 23.00 | 2.80 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WSH | $7,400 | 17.20 | 2.32 |
| Larry Donnell | NYG | $5,100 | 16.70 | 3.27 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,300 | 16.40 | 2.60 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,600 | 16.10 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Donnell | NYG | $5,100 | 16.70 | 3.27 |
| Eric Ebron | DET | $5,500 | 14.70 | 2.67 |
| Brent Celek | PHI | $4,800 | 12.50 | 2.60 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,300 | 16.40 | 2.60 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 17.00 | 3.27 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.00 | 2.34 |
| Dan Bailey | DAL | $4,700 | 11.00 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 17.00 | 3.27 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 11.00 | 2.39 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.00 | 2.34 |
| Dan Bailey | DAL | $4,700 | 11.00 | 2.34 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,800 | 9.00 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,700 | 10.00 | 2.13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,200 | 10.00 | 1.92 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,700 | 9.00 | 1.91 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,800 | 9.00 | 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.