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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 | Matthew Stafford |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | Ty Montgomery |
| WR1 | A.J. Green |
| WR2 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| WR3 | Kelvin Benjamin |
| TE | Jason Witten |
| K | Matt Bryant |
| D | Baltimore Ravens |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 135.03 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,300 | 22.05 | 2.37 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $8,400 | 21.13 | 2.51 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,400 | 20.97 | 2.23 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 20.86 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,900 | 20.17 | 2.55 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,600 | 19.38 | 2.55 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $8,400 | 21.13 | 2.51 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 20.86 | 2.45 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,700 | 21.24 | 2.44 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 19.24 | 2.19 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
| Jay Ajayi | MIA | $8,200 | 18.14 | 2.21 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.76 | 2.34 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,200 | 17.08 | 2.37 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,700 | 21.24 | 2.44 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,200 | 17.08 | 2.37 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,600 | 15.54 | 2.35 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.76 | 2.34 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $6,900 | 16.04 | 2.32 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.75 | 2.08 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,500 | 17.66 | 2.35 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,300 | 16.94 | 1.82 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,600 | 15.79 | 1.84 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,700 | 15.33 | 1.99 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 14.99 | 1.70 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 14.34 | 1.84 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,200 | 13.88 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,500 | 17.66 | 2.35 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.75 | 2.08 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | CAR | $6,600 | 13.72 | 2.08 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,700 | 15.33 | 1.99 |
| Jaron Brown | ARI | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,500 | 12.75 | 1.96 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $6,800 | 13.23 | 1.94 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,200 | 13.88 | 1.93 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.89 | 1.77 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 12.49 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 11.65 | 1.79 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 11.33 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,500 | 10.19 | 1.85 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 11.65 | 1.79 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.89 | 1.77 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 12.49 | 1.76 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,100 | 10.40 | 2.04 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 10.18 | 1.96 |
| Giorgio Tavecchio | OAK | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $4,900 | 10.65 | 2.17 |
| Giorgio Tavecchio | OAK | $4,800 | 10.05 | 2.09 |
| Graham Gano | CAR | $4,800 | 9.97 | 2.08 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,100 | 10.40 | 2.04 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 11.57 | 2.31 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,900 | 9.78 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 11.57 | 2.31 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.03 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
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