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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 | Dak Prescott |
| RB1 | LeSean McCoy |
| RB2 | Ty Montgomery |
| WR1 | DeVante Parker |
| WR2 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| WR3 | A.J. Green |
| TE | Jason Witten |
| K | Matt Bryant |
| D | Arizona Cardinals |
| Salary | $59,800 |
| Expected Points | 135.9 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.43 | 2.57 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,500 | 20.69 | 2.18 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,600 | 19.88 | 2.62 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 19.64 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,600 | 19.88 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.43 | 2.57 |
| Tyrod Taylor | BUF | $7,100 | 17.77 | 2.50 |
| Carson Palmer | ARI | $7,400 | 18.41 | 2.49 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 21.32 | 2.57 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 20.73 | 2.44 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 19.71 | 2.29 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,900 | 19.41 | 2.18 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,400 | 17.73 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 21.32 | 2.57 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 20.73 | 2.44 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,400 | 17.73 | 2.40 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $6,400 | 15.31 | 2.39 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 19.71 | 2.29 |
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $5,400 | 12.16 | 2.25 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 18.65 | 2.03 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,100 | 18.58 | 2.04 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,000 | 18.19 | 2.27 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,400 | 16.22 | 1.93 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.42 | 1.84 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,300 | 14.97 | 2.05 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 14.90 | 1.91 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 14.60 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,000 | 18.19 | 2.27 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 9.96 | 2.21 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.21 | 2.12 |
| Kenny Stills | MIA | $4,800 | 10.18 | 2.12 |
| DeVante Parker | MIA | $6,500 | 13.40 | 2.06 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,300 | 14.97 | 2.05 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 13.94 | 2.05 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,100 | 18.58 | 2.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.10 | 1.66 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 13.05 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,900 | 12.03 | 1.74 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,700 | 10.49 | 1.84 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 13.05 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,900 | 12.03 | 1.74 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.61 | 2.12 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 9.94 | 1.95 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 10.61 | 2.12 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,700 | 9.21 | 1.96 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 9.94 | 1.95 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,800 | 9.32 | 1.94 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 10.72 | 2.06 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 10.72 | 2.06 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
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.