2016 Week 16 NFL Daily Fantasy (DFS) Picks for FanDuel Daily Fantasy League Competitions.
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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Week
| QB | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB One | LeSean McCoy |
| RB Two | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR One | Michael Crabtree |
| WR Two | Tyler Lockett |
| WR Three | Brandin Cooks |
| TE | Cameron Brate |
| K | Nick Novak |
| DEF | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Salary | $59,600 |
| Expected Points | 129.15 |
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,000 | 22.72 | 2.52 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 21.65 | 2.55 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,100 | 21.48 | 2.65 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,900 | 20.70 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,100 | 21.48 | 2.65 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,900 | 20.70 | 2.62 |
| Blake Bortles | JAC | $6,200 | 16.13 | 2.60 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 21.65 | 2.55 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 22.14 | 2.33 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $9,100 | 21.56 | 2.37 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 19.55 | 2.20 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $8,400 | 17.86 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $9,100 | 21.56 | 2.37 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 22.14 | 2.33 |
| Charles Sims | TB | $4,800 | 10.60 | 2.21 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 19.55 | 2.20 |
Wide Recievers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 18.64 | 2.12 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,300 | 18.07 | 2.18 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,900 | 18.06 | 2.03 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,600 | 14.63 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,300 | 18.07 | 2.18 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,000 | 13.03 | 2.17 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 18.64 | 2.12 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $6,200 | 13.06 | 2.11 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,800 | 11.00 | 1.62 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,400 | 10.68 | 1.67 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,500 | 9.80 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,800 | 9.97 | 1.72 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,400 | 10.68 | 1.67 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $5,600 | 9.26 | 1.65 |
| Antonio Gates | SD | $5,400 | 8.86 | 1.64 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.98 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.68 | 1.98 |
| Dustin Hopkins | WAS | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Hopkins | WAS | $4,700 | 9.48 | 2.02 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,300 | 10.52 | 1.98 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.68 | 1.98 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $5,000 | 8.68 | 1.74 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 8.09 | 1.80 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,500 | 8.05 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,700 | 10.23 | 2.18 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,200 | 7.71 | 1.84 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,300 | 7.74 | 1.80 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 8.09 | 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.