2016 Week 5 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Brian Hoyer |
| RB One | Todd Gurley |
| RB Two | Lamar Miller |
| WR One | Emmanuel Sanders |
| WR Two | Julio Jones |
| WR Three | Jordan Matthews |
| TE | Zach Miller |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Minnesota Vikings |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 156.23 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,600 | 23.42 | 2.72 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,700 | 22.75 | 2.62 |
| Andrew Luck | IND | $8,600 | 22.41 | 2.61 |
| Philip Rivers | SD | $8,300 | 21.69 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Hoyer | CHI | $6,000 | 19.35 | 3.23 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,600 | 23.42 | 2.72 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,700 | 22.75 | 2.62 |
| Andrew Luck | IND | $8,600 | 22.41 | 2.61 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | ARI | $9,000 | 22.32 | 2.48 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 21.90 | 2.55 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,900 | 19.80 | 2.51 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,800 | 19.64 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 21.90 | 2.55 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,800 | 19.64 | 2.52 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,900 | 19.80 | 2.51 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $9,000 | 22.32 | 2.48 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,600 | 21.39 | 2.23 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,900 | 20.88 | 2.35 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,700 | 20.18 | 2.32 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,400 | 19.10 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $7,100 | 18.43 | 2.60 |
| Jordan Matthews | PHI | $7,000 | 17.58 | 2.51 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $6,900 | 16.74 | 2.43 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,700 | 18.48 | 2.40 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,800 | 17.80 | 2.28 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,200 | 17.32 | 2.41 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,600 | 15.83 | 2.83 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,400 | 15.50 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,400 | 15.50 | 2.87 |
| Hunter Henry | SD | $5,400 | 15.50 | 2.87 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,600 | 15.83 | 2.83 |
| Dennis Pitta | BAL | $5,500 | 15.00 | 2.73 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 16.96 | 3.33 |
| Mason Crosby | GB | $4,500 | 11.74 | 2.61 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 11.70 | 2.34 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.58 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 16.96 | 3.33 |
| Mason Crosby | GB | $4,500 | 11.74 | 2.61 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,700 | 11.58 | 2.46 |
| Brandon McManus | DEN | $4,700 | 11.56 | 2.46 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,100 | 9.00 | 1.76 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,800 | 11.00 | 2.29 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,400 | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,900 | 10.00 | 2.04 |
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $4,200 | 8.00 | 1.90 |
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.