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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 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| RB2 | DeMarco Murray |
| WR1 | Golden Tate |
| WR2 | Amari Cooper |
| WR3 | Ted Ginn Jr. |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Matt Prater |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.36 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,200 | 21.73 | 2.65 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,500 | 21.27 | 2.50 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,600 | 20.68 | 2.72 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,900 | 20.09 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,600 | 20.68 | 2.72 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,200 | 21.73 | 2.65 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,900 | 20.09 | 2.54 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,500 | 21.27 | 2.50 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 21.17 | 2.38 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,000 | 18.61 | 2.07 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 18.36 | 2.16 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $7,900 | 17.30 | 2.19 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,500 | 14.41 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 21.17 | 2.38 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,500 | 14.41 | 2.22 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $6,400 | 14.10 | 2.20 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $7,900 | 17.30 | 2.19 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 18.36 | 2.16 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,500 | 14.52 | 1.71 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,200 | 14.43 | 1.76 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,700 | 14.09 | 1.83 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $9,100 | 14.06 | 1.54 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,900 | 13.87 | 1.76 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 13.75 | 1.74 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,700 | 13.48 | 1.75 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,300 | 13.30 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $6,900 | 13.23 | 1.92 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,700 | 10.97 | 1.92 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,900 | 11.22 | 1.90 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,700 | 14.09 | 1.83 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,300 | 13.30 | 1.82 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $7,000 | 12.77 | 1.82 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $6,600 | 11.99 | 1.82 |
| DeSean Jackson | TB | $6,200 | 11.28 | 1.82 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 13.62 | 1.95 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,200 | 12.34 | 1.99 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,300 | 10.92 | 1.73 |
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,200 | 12.34 | 1.99 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 13.62 | 1.95 |
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $5,400 | 9.77 | 1.81 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,300 | 10.92 | 1.73 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 9.77 | 1.84 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | DET | $4,900 | 9.99 | 2.04 |
| Jake Elliott | PHI | $5,000 | 9.76 | 1.95 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $4,900 | 9.34 | 1.91 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $5,200 | 9.71 | 1.87 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $5,200 | 9.92 | 1.91 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $5,200 | 9.82 | 1.89 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,300 | 11.30 | 2.13 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,500 | 9.02 | 2.00 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,700 | 9.36 | 1.99 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.33 | 1.98 |
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.