2016 Week 9 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Cam Newton |
| RB One | Devonta Freeman |
| RB Two | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR One | Antonio Brown |
| WR Two | Jordan Matthews |
| WR Three | Michael Thomas |
| TE | Kyle Rudolph |
| K | Matt Prater |
| DEF | Denver Broncos |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 130.66 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 24.49 | 2.69 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 23.25 | 2.70 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,100 | 23.04 | 2.84 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,600 | 22.03 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,100 | 23.04 | 2.84 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 23.25 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 24.49 | 2.69 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,600 | 19.93 | 2.62 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,200 | 20.12 | 2.19 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,700 | 19.29 | 2.22 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,100 | 17.41 | 2.15 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,600 | 16.83 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,700 | 19.29 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan Stewart | CAR | $6,400 | 14.20 | 2.22 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,600 | 16.83 | 2.21 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,200 | 20.12 | 2.19 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 18.25 | 2.03 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 17.39 | 2.00 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,300 | 17.26 | 2.08 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,900 | 16.84 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Matthews | PHI | $5,800 | 13.25 | 2.28 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $5,800 | 13.05 | 2.25 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,300 | 17.26 | 2.08 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 18.25 | 2.03 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,500 | 12.62 | 1.68 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,600 | 10.80 | 1.64 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,700 | 9.84 | 1.47 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,000 | 9.36 | 1.87 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,500 | 12.62 | 1.68 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,600 | 10.80 | 1.64 |
| Antonio Gates | SD | $5,500 | 8.35 | 1.52 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 9.36 | 1.91 |
| Josh Lambo | SD | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $5,000 | 10.29 | 2.06 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $4,900 | 9.95 | 2.03 |
| Josh Lambo | SD | $4,600 | 9.13 | 1.99 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,900 | 8.56 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,300 | 10.28 | 1.94 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $5,100 | 9.31 | 1.83 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,000 | 9.17 | 1.83 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,600 | 8.28 | 1.80 |
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.