2016 Week 15 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Matthew Stafford |
| RB One | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB Two | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR One | Emmanuel Sanders |
| WR Two | Quinton Patton |
| WR Three | Willie Snead |
| TE | Jimmy Graham |
| K | Kai Forbath |
| DEF | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Salary | $58,200 |
| Expected Points | 117.66 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 23.36 | |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,100 | 22.48 | |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 21.98 | |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,200 | 21.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 21.98 | |
| Luke McCown | NO | $5,000 | 6.20 | |
| Ryan Tannehill | MIA | $6,000 | 15.55 | |
| Jimmy Garoppolo | NE | $6,000 | 8.86 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 23.71 | |
| David Johnson | ARI | $9,800 | 23.50 | |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 20.11 | |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,400 | 18.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Asiata | MIN | $5,500 | 7.70 | |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $4,600 | 3.96 | |
| Fitzgerald Toussaint | PIT | $4,500 | 0.73 | |
| Trey Williams | IND | $4,500 | 1.20 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 17.42 | |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,200 | 16.46 | |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.94 | |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 15.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sammy Watkins | BUF | $6,100 | 7.50 | |
| Tajae Sharpe | TEN | $5,000 | 5.88 | |
| Arrelious Benn | JAC | $4,500 | 2.23 | |
| Brian Quick | LA | $4,500 | 6.64 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,800 | 12.40 | |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $7,200 | 11.79 | |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,900 | 11.24 | |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,300 | 11.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Clay | BUF | $4,500 | 5.25 | |
| Phillip Supernaw | TEN | $4,500 | 2.05 | |
| E.J. Bibbs | JAC | $4,500 | 0.60 | |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $7,200 | 11.79 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 10.92 | |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,100 | 10.54 | |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,800 | 10.00 | |
| Kai Forbath | MIN | $4,500 | 9.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 10.92 | |
| Mason Crosby | GB | $4,700 | 7.77 | |
| Phil Dawson | SF | $4,500 | 6.92 | |
| Adam Vinatieri | IND | $4,800 | 9.46 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,500 | 10.62 | |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,500 | 10.62 | |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,700 | 10.54 | |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,200 | 7.46 | |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $4,500 | 7.69 | |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,100 | 6.62 | |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.92 |
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.