2016 Week 6 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for DraftKings Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Tom Brady |
| RB One | Jordan Howard |
| RB Two | Lamar Miller |
| WR One | Jeremy Maclin |
| WR Two | Tajae Sharpe |
| WR Three | Julio Jones |
| TE | Jason Witten |
| FLEX | Will Tye |
| DEF | San Francisco 49ers |
| Salary | $49,200 |
| Expected Points | 155.01 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,700 | 28.15 | 3.66 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | Pit | $7,500 | 24.01 | 3.20 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,900 | 23.95 | 3.03 |
| Russell Wilson | Sea | $6,900 | 23.17 | 3.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,700 | 28.15 | 3.66 |
| Kirk Cousins | Was | $5,600 | 19.29 | 3.45 |
| Derek Carr | Oak | $6,500 | 22.19 | 3.41 |
| Russell Wilson | Sea | $6,900 | 23.17 | 3.36 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $7,900 | 33.66 | 4.26 |
| DeMarco Murray | Ten | $7,700 | 26.97 | 3.50 |
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $6,600 | 25.85 | 3.92 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $7,000 | 25.20 | 3.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | Pit | $7,900 | 33.66 | 4.26 |
| Lamar Miller | Hou | $6,600 | 25.85 | 3.92 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | Dal | $7,000 | 25.20 | 3.60 |
| Jordan Howard | Chi | $6,200 | 21.90 | 3.53 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | Pit | $10,000 | 23.49 | 2.35 |
| Julio Jones | Atl | $8,900 | 21.61 | 2.43 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 19.89 | 2.26 |
| Jeremy Maclin | KC | $6,300 | 19.73 | 3.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrey Smith | SF | $3,300 | 11.66 | 3.53 |
| Eli Rogers | Pit | $3,000 | 10.60 | 3.53 |
| Jeremy Kerley | SF | $4,000 | 13.72 | 3.43 |
| Jermaine Kearse | Sea | $3,100 | 10.64 | 3.43 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,700 | 16.23 | 2.42 |
| Greg Olsen | Car | $7,000 | 15.22 | 2.17 |
| Jason Witten | Dal | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
| Zach Miller | Chi | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Clay | Buf | $2,900 | 11.21 | 3.86 |
| Dwayne Allen | Ind | $3,100 | 11.09 | 3.58 |
| Zach Miller | Chi | $3,800 | 13.54 | 3.56 |
| Jason Witten | Dal | $4,200 | 13.98 | 3.33 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | Ari | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.89 |
| Denver Broncos | Den | $3,700 | 10.00 | 2.70 |
| Indianapolis Colts | Ind | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.55 |
| Baltimore Ravens | Bal | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | Ind | $2,200 | 10.00 | 4.55 |
| Baltimore Ravens | Bal | $2,600 | 9.00 | 3.46 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $2,300 | 7.00 | 3.04 |
| Arizona Cardinals | Ari | $3,800 | 11.00 | 2.89 |
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.