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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 | Cam Newton |
| RB1 | Devonta Freeman |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Eric Decker |
| WR2 | A.J. Green |
| WR3 | Rishard Matthews |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| K | Jake Elliott |
| D | Baltimore Ravens |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 131.25 |
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 | 20.92 | 2.27 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,400 | 20.84 | 2.48 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,100 | 20.46 | 2.53 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,700 | 19.80 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,100 | 20.46 | 2.53 |
| Carson Palmer | ARI | $7,000 | 17.68 | 2.53 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,400 | 20.84 | 2.48 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,800 | 19.24 | 2.47 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,700 | 20.44 | 2.11 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 20.32 | 2.34 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,700 | 20.01 | 2.06 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,800 | 18.79 | 2.41 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.36 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,700 | 15.87 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,800 | 18.79 | 2.41 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.36 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 20.32 | 2.34 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $5,600 | 12.78 | 2.28 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $5,600 | 12.60 | 2.25 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,700 | 14.82 | 2.21 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 17.41 | 1.87 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 16.25 | 1.91 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $8,200 | 15.66 | 1.91 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 14.94 | 1.70 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,500 | 13.69 | 1.82 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $7,000 | 13.63 | 1.95 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 13.07 | 1.61 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,400 | 12.90 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rishard Matthews | TEN | $5,500 | 11.74 | 2.13 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $7,000 | 13.63 | 1.95 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 16.25 | 1.91 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $8,200 | 15.66 | 1.91 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 17.41 | 1.87 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,500 | 13.69 | 1.82 |
| Alshon Jeffery | PHI | $6,600 | 11.78 | 1.78 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 15.77 | 1.85 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,200 | 14.09 | 1.96 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.75 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,900 | 11.49 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,200 | 14.09 | 1.96 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,900 | 11.49 | 1.95 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 15.77 | 1.85 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $5,800 | 10.65 | 1.84 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,600 | 10.77 | 2.34 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,100 | 10.08 | 1.98 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $4,600 | 10.77 | 2.34 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $4,800 | 9.93 | 2.07 |
| Ryan Succop | TEN | $4,700 | 9.65 | 2.05 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,300 | 10.56 | 1.99 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,500 | 8.61 | 1.91 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,500 | 8.54 | 1.90 |
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.