2016 Week 3 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Blake Bortles |
| RB One | Lamar Miller |
| RB Two | Mark Ingram |
| WR One | Brandin Cooks |
| WR Two | Allen Robinson |
| WR Three | Michael Floyd |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Jason Myers |
| DEF | Washington Redskins |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 160.78 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,200 | 26.00 | 2.83 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $9,000 | 25.25 | 2.81 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,900 | 25.22 | 3.19 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 24.02 | 2.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,900 | 25.22 | 3.19 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 24.02 | 2.86 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,200 | 26.00 | 2.83 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $9,000 | 25.25 | 2.81 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,400 | 20.79 | 2.48 |
| Matt Forte | NYJ | $7,500 | 20.44 | 2.72 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,000 | 20.07 | 2.87 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,700 | 19.36 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,000 | 20.07 | 2.87 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,900 | 19.27 | 2.79 |
| Theo Riddick | DET | $6,400 | 17.58 | 2.75 |
| Matt Forte | NYJ | $7,500 | 20.44 | 2.72 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,300 | 24.70 | 2.66 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,500 | 24.53 | 2.58 |
| Allen Robinson | JAC | $7,900 | 23.54 | 2.98 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,900 | 22.47 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Robinson | JAC | $7,900 | 23.54 | 2.98 |
| Brandin Cooks | NO | $8,100 | 22.46 | 2.77 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,700 | 20.58 | 2.67 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,300 | 24.70 | 2.66 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,500 | 15.00 | 2.00 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,800 | 14.28 | 1.83 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,300 | 14.26 | 1.95 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 13.83 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 13.83 | 2.30 |
| Jason Witten | DAL | $6,000 | 13.47 | 2.24 |
| Dennis Pitta | BAL | $5,000 | 10.92 | 2.18 |
| Coby Fleener | NO | $5,500 | 11.90 | 2.16 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Brown | NYG | $4,700 | 11.67 | 2.48 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.58 | 2.46 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 11.44 | 2.49 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 11.01 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 11.44 | 2.49 |
| Josh Brown | NYG | $4,700 | 11.67 | 2.48 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.58 | 2.46 |
| Jason Myers | JAC | $4,500 | 10.53 | 2.34 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,600 | 9.00 | 1.96 |
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.