2016 Week 8 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Jameis Winston |
| RB One | Devontae Booker |
| RB Two | David Johnson |
| WR One | Julio Jones |
| WR Two | Brandon Marshall |
| WR Three | Brandin Cooks |
| TE | Kyle Rudolph |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| DEF | Tennessee Titans |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 164.37 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Luck | IND | $7,900 | 23.18 | 2.93 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.41 | 2.58 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,800 | 21.27 | 2.42 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,400 | 21.09 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Luck | IND | $7,900 | 23.18 | 2.93 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,400 | 21.09 | 2.85 |
| Andy Dalton | CIN | $7,700 | 20.29 | 2.64 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.41 | 2.58 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,700 | 26.23 | 3.01 |
| Devontae Booker | DEN | $5,600 | 21.10 | 3.77 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 18.30 | 2.15 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $6,900 | 18.22 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devontae Booker | DEN | $5,600 | 21.10 | 3.77 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,700 | 26.23 | 3.01 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $6,900 | 18.22 | 2.64 |
| Frank Gore | IND | $6,300 | 14.94 | 2.37 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,200 | 21.30 | 2.32 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 20.06 | 2.54 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 19.59 | 2.30 |
| Brandon Marshall | NYJ | $7,400 | 18.94 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,300 | 16.65 | 2.64 |
| Brandon Marshall | NYJ | $7,400 | 18.94 | 2.56 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 20.06 | 2.54 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $6,600 | 16.47 | 2.50 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 18.25 | 2.25 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,700 | 14.81 | 2.21 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,400 | 14.53 | 1.96 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,700 | 14.51 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,200 | 14.15 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,100 | 13.77 | 2.70 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,700 | 14.51 | 2.54 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $4,800 | 11.24 | 2.34 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $4,900 | 15.26 | 3.11 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 12.29 | 2.67 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 11.58 | 2.41 |
| Josh Lambo | SD | $4,500 | 11.39 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $4,900 | 15.26 | 3.11 |
| Mike Nugent | CIN | $4,600 | 12.29 | 2.67 |
| Josh Lambo | SD | $4,500 | 11.39 | 2.53 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,800 | 11.58 | 2.41 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,400 | 7.00 | 1.59 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,700 | 7.00 | 1.49 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,600 | 7.00 | 1.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $4,500 | 10.00 | 2.22 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,400 | 7.00 | 1.59 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,600 | 7.00 | 1.52 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,700 | 7.00 | 1.49 |
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.