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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 | Russell Wilson |
| RB1 | Tevin Coleman |
| RB2 | Mark Ingram |
| WR1 | T.Y. Hilton |
| WR2 | Kenny Stills |
| WR3 | Cooper Kupp |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $59,900 |
| Expected Points | 134.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,600 | 23.29 | 2.71 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 22.48 | 2.47 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $8,800 | 20.80 | 2.36 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $7,600 | 19.94 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,600 | 23.29 | 2.71 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $7,600 | 19.94 | 2.62 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 22.48 | 2.47 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $7,600 | 18.65 | 2.45 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 20.38 | 2.17 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 18.53 | 2.26 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 18.52 | 2.23 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 17.68 | 2.10 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 17.34 | 2.14 |
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $6,200 | 16.78 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $6,200 | 16.78 | 2.71 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 18.53 | 2.26 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,600 | 14.94 | 2.26 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 18.52 | 2.23 |
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $6,200 | 13.61 | 2.19 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 20.38 | 2.17 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,600 | 18.40 | 1.92 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 14.81 | 1.90 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,900 | 14.62 | 1.85 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,300 | 14.35 | 1.73 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,500 | 14.08 | 1.88 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 13.99 | 1.84 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,300 | 13.33 | 1.61 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,300 | 13.10 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | LA | $5,400 | 11.17 | 2.07 |
| Sammy Watkins | LA | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Kenny Stills | MIA | $5,600 | 11.08 | 1.98 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,600 | 18.40 | 1.92 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $6,300 | 12.09 | 1.92 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 14.81 | 1.90 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,500 | 14.08 | 1.88 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,900 | 14.62 | 1.85 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,700 | 15.21 | 1.98 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 14.47 | 1.93 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 12.76 | 1.68 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $7,600 | 11.74 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,700 | 15.21 | 1.98 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 14.47 | 1.93 |
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $6,400 | 11.18 | 1.75 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,900 | 10.29 | 1.74 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,200 | 10.80 | 2.08 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,100 | 9.74 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.32 | 2.18 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $5,000 | 10.52 | 2.10 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,200 | 10.80 | 2.08 |
| Ryan Succop | TEN | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,500 | 13.23 | 2.41 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,500 | 13.23 | 2.41 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
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