2016 Week 6 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Colin Kaepernick |
| RB One | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB Two | LeSean McCoy |
| WR One | Demaryius Thomas |
| WR Two | Jordan Matthews |
| WR Three | Jarvis Landry |
| TE | Jason Witten |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Indianapolis Colts |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 160.48 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,000 | 25.39 | 2.82 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 23.71 | 2.79 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $7,900 | 22.01 | 2.79 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,700 | 21.22 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,000 | 25.39 | 2.82 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 23.71 | 2.79 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $7,900 | 22.01 | 2.79 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $7,800 | 20.04 | 2.57 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 28.78 | 3.09 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 22.68 | 2.77 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $9,100 | 21.98 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 28.78 | 3.09 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 22.68 | 2.77 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,900 | 21.00 | 2.66 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,800 | 23.36 | 2.65 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,700 | 22.32 | 2.30 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,300 | 19.58 | 2.36 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,100 | 19.39 | 2.39 |
| Allen Robinson | JAC | $8,600 | 19.03 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Matthews | PHI | $6,700 | 17.66 | 2.64 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,900 | 18.02 | 2.61 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,400 | 18.87 | 2.55 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $6,800 | 16.56 | 2.43 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 18.51 | 2.20 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $8,100 | 17.51 | 2.16 |
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,600 | 16.02 | 2.86 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,700 | 15.83 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,600 | 16.02 | 2.86 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,800 | 15.42 | 2.66 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,400 | 13.28 | 2.46 |
| Dennis Pitta | BAL | $5,400 | 13.13 | 2.43 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 16.96 | 3.39 |
| Jason Myers | JAC | $4,600 | 13.08 | 2.84 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $5,000 | 11.75 | 2.35 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $4,900 | 11.70 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 16.96 | 3.39 |
| Jason Myers | JAC | $4,600 | 13.08 | 2.84 |
| Sebastian Janikowski | OAK | $4,700 | 11.33 | 2.41 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $4,900 | 11.70 | 2.39 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,400 | 10.00 | 2.27 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,400 | 11.00 | 2.04 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.00 | 2.00 |
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.