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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of FanDuel (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL FanDuel Optimizer.
| QB | Philip Rivers |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | LeSean McCoy |
| WR1 | Adam Thielen |
| WR2 | Travis Kelce |
| WR3 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Blair Walsh |
| D | Arizona Cardinals |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 133.46 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,200 | 24.14 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.68 | 2.60 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,700 | 20.39 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $7,000 | 18.63 | 2.66 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,200 | 24.14 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.68 | 2.60 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 22.43 | 2.49 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,600 | 20.47 | 2.38 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 19.18 | 2.20 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.70 | 2.33 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,100 | 16.55 | 2.04 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,800 | 16.52 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 22.43 | 2.49 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $6,500 | 16.04 | 2.47 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,600 | 20.47 | 2.38 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.70 | 2.33 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 19.18 | 2.20 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $6,700 | 14.73 | 2.20 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,400 | 18.23 | 1.94 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 17.51 | 1.99 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,200 | 16.55 | 2.02 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.50 | 2.04 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 16.09 | 1.99 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,500 | 15.58 | 1.83 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,600 | 15.58 | 2.05 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,900 | 15.31 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,600 | 14.04 | 2.13 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,600 | 15.58 | 2.05 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.50 | 2.04 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,200 | 16.55 | 2.02 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 13.55 | 2.02 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 17.51 | 1.99 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 16.09 | 1.99 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,100 | 13.86 | 1.95 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.50 | 2.04 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 13.55 | 2.02 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 11.42 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,100 | 11.33 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.50 | 2.04 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 13.55 | 2.02 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,100 | 11.33 | 1.86 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,200 | 11.17 | 1.80 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 10.99 | 2.11 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Giorgio Tavecchio | OAK | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.65 | 2.13 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,200 | 10.99 | 2.11 |
| Giorgio Tavecchio | OAK | $4,700 | 9.50 | 2.02 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 10.27 | 1.90 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,300 | 8.50 | 1.98 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $4,500 | 8.82 | 1.96 |
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.