2016 Week 4 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB One | DeMarco Murray |
| RB Two | Matt Forte |
| WR One | Terrance Williams |
| WR Two | Antonio Brown |
| WR Three | A.J. Green |
| TE | Hunter Henry |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Denver Broncos |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 169.56 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,300 | 27.52 | 2.96 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 25.81 | 3.07 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 22.44 | 2.61 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,700 | 21.57 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 25.81 | 3.07 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $9,300 | 27.52 | 2.96 |
| Brian Hoyer | CHI | $6,000 | 17.48 | 2.91 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,700 | 21.57 | 2.80 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,300 | 21.47 | 2.59 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,700 | 20.19 | 2.32 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $8,200 | 19.90 | 2.43 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,100 | 19.50 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,300 | 21.47 | 2.59 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,800 | 17.48 | 2.57 |
| Matt Forte | NYJ | $6,900 | 16.95 | 2.46 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,300 | 17.83 | 2.44 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,400 | 24.87 | 2.65 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,100 | 22.73 | 2.81 |
| Allen Robinson | JAC | $8,300 | 19.46 | 2.34 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 18.88 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrance Williams | DAL | $4,600 | 14.91 | 3.24 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,100 | 22.73 | 2.81 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,400 | 24.87 | 2.65 |
| Jeremy Maclin | KC | $6,900 | 16.83 | 2.44 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,900 | 17.85 | 2.26 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,500 | 17.46 | 2.33 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,400 | 16.64 | 2.25 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,500 | 16.38 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | SD | $4,500 | 15.50 | 3.44 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,000 | 15.50 | 3.10 |
| Dennis Pitta | BAL | $5,400 | 14.23 | 2.64 |
| Coby Fleener | NO | $5,400 | 13.77 | 2.55 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 16.96 | 3.26 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,500 | 13.14 | 2.92 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.63 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,800 | 12.43 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 16.96 | 3.26 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,500 | 13.14 | 2.92 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $4,800 | 12.60 | 2.63 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,800 | 12.43 | 2.59 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,200 | 14.00 | 2.69 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,700 | 7.00 | 1.49 |
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $4,500 | 7.00 | 1.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,200 | 14.00 | 2.69 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,000 | 9.00 | 1.80 |
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $4,500 | 7.00 | 1.56 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,500 | 7.00 | 1.56 |
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.