2016 Week 12 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 | DeMarco Murray |
| RB Two | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR One | Jordan Matthews |
| WR Two | Amari Cooper |
| WR Three | Doug Baldwin |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| K | Matt Prater |
| DEF | Minnesota Vikings |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 130.75 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 24.17 | 2.66 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,900 | 22.75 | 2.56 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.78 | 2.79 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,700 | 21.66 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $7,500 | 21.25 | 2.83 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.78 | 2.79 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 24.17 | 2.66 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,400 | 19.35 | 2.61 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 21.32 | 2.24 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,600 | 20.41 | 2.37 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,300 | 18.32 | 2.21 |
| Melvin Gordon | SD | $8,200 | 18.27 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,600 | 20.41 | 2.37 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 21.32 | 2.24 |
| Melvin Gordon | SD | $8,200 | 18.27 | 2.23 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,300 | 18.32 | 2.21 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,000 | 18.08 | 2.01 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 16.64 | 1.91 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 16.63 | 1.89 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 16.60 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $6,800 | 15.46 | 2.27 |
| Jordan Matthews | PHI | $5,600 | 12.30 | 2.20 |
| Steve Smith Sr. | BAL | $6,300 | 13.21 | 2.10 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 16.60 | 2.10 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,100 | 12.37 | 2.03 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,400 | 12.22 | 1.65 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,000 | 11.81 | 1.69 |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,100 | 12.37 | 2.03 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,000 | 8.90 | 1.78 |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $6,400 | 11.19 | 1.75 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $7,000 | 11.81 | 1.69 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 9.92 | 1.95 |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Steven Hauschka | SEA | $4,700 | 9.27 | 1.97 |
| Dustin Hopkins | WAS | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,800 | 9.73 | 2.03 |
| Dustin Hopkins | WAS | $4,600 | 9.26 | 2.01 |
| Brandon McManus | DEN | $4,600 | 9.21 | 2.00 |
| Josh Lambo | SD | $4,600 | 9.11 | 1.98 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,600 | 8.44 | 1.84 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,900 | 8.29 | 1.69 |
| San Diego Chargers | SD | $4,600 | 8.23 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,500 | 8.72 | 1.94 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,300 | 8.08 | 1.88 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,600 | 8.44 | 1.84 |
| San Diego Chargers | SD | $4,600 | 8.23 | 1.79 |
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.