2016 Week 5 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB One | Cameron Artis-Payne |
| RB Two | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR One | Mike Evans |
| WR Two | Phillip Dorsett |
| WR Three | Stefon Diggs |
| TE | Zach Miller |
| FLEX | Lamar Miller |
| DEF | Denver Broncos |
| Salary | $49,600 |
| Expected Points | 150.24 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,200 | 26.22 | 3.64 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,700 | 23.85 | 3.10 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,500 | 22.97 | 3.06 |
| Andrew Luck | Ind | $7,300 | 22.63 | 3.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hoyer | Chi | $5,500 | 21.92 | 3.99 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,200 | 26.22 | 3.64 |
| Carson Wentz | Phi | $6,400 | 21.79 | 3.41 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $5,800 | 19.24 | 3.32 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $6,300 | 25.34 | 4.02 |
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $7,500 | 23.80 | 3.17 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $6,800 | 23.80 | 3.50 |
| David Johnson | Ari | $7,900 | 23.33 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $6,300 | 25.34 | 4.02 |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | TB | $3,000 | 11.83 | 3.94 |
| Jordan Howard | Chi | $5,200 | 19.20 | 3.69 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $6,800 | 23.80 | 3.50 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | Pit | $9,800 | 22.13 | 2.26 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | $9,600 | 22.04 | 2.30 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 21.01 | 2.80 |
| A.J. Green | Cin | $8,900 | 20.46 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishard Matthews | Ten | $3,300 | 11.54 | 3.50 |
| Robert Woods | Buf | $3,900 | 12.28 | 3.15 |
| Eddie Royal | Chi | $4,200 | 13.19 | 3.14 |
| Anquan Boldin | Det | $4,000 | 12.14 | 3.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | Was | $6,600 | 15.51 | 2.35 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $6,300 | 15.22 | 2.42 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,500 | 14.62 | 2.25 |
| Zach Ertz | Phi | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | Phi | $3,500 | 13.96 | 3.99 |
| Richard Rodgers | GB | $2,900 | 11.52 | 3.97 |
| Hunter Henry | SD | $3,300 | 12.60 | 3.82 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $2,900 | 10.37 | 3.58 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | Min | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.24 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | Pit | $3,500 | 10.00 | 2.86 |
| Detroit Lions | Det | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Arizona Cardinals | Ari | $3,700 | 9.00 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | Det | $2,500 | 9.00 | 3.60 |
| Tennessee Titans | Ten | $2,400 | 8.00 | 3.33 |
| Minnesota Vikings | Min | $3,400 | 11.00 | 3.24 |
| Atlanta Falcons | Atl | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.04 |
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.