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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 | Kirk Cousins |
| RB1 | Kenyan Drake |
| RB2 | Jordan Howard |
| WR1 | Ted Ginn Jr. |
| WR2 | Brandin Cooks |
| WR3 | Mike Evans |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.89 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,300 | 20.30 | 2.18 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $8,000 | 19.72 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $8,300 | 21.16 | 2.55 |
| Trevor Siemian | DEN | $6,200 | 15.29 | 2.47 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,200 | 20.21 | 2.46 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $8,000 | 19.72 | 2.46 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 19.64 | 2.09 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,700 | 17.51 | 2.01 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 16.28 | 1.99 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,500 | 16.12 | 2.15 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,900 | 15.96 | 2.02 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,500 | 15.35 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $5,800 | 13.01 | 2.24 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $6,900 | 14.89 | 2.16 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,500 | 16.12 | 2.15 |
| Marshawn Lynch | OAK | $6,200 | 13.30 | 2.15 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $5,700 | 12.13 | 2.13 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $7,000 | 14.75 | 2.11 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 15.70 | 1.72 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,600 | 15.12 | 1.76 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 14.79 | 1.85 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 14.55 | 1.91 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 14.52 | 1.94 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,100 | 14.24 | 1.76 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,800 | 13.26 | 1.70 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $6,900 | 12.93 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,500 | 12.40 | 2.25 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 9.60 | 2.13 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 14.52 | 1.94 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $6,500 | 12.58 | 1.93 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 14.55 | 1.91 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $6,900 | 12.93 | 1.87 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 14.79 | 1.85 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $5,700 | 10.44 | 1.83 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 14.71 | 1.82 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 13.78 | 1.97 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 12.36 | 1.65 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,400 | 11.09 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 13.78 | 1.97 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 14.71 | 1.82 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $5,500 | 10.04 | 1.82 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,400 | 11.09 | 1.73 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 11.64 | 2.20 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.59 | 2.23 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.59 | 2.23 |
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 11.64 | 2.20 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,000 | 10.64 | 2.13 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,900 | 10.19 | 2.08 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 11.76 | 2.10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 11.76 | 2.10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $5,300 | 10.51 | 1.98 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,600 | 9.05 | 1.97 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,600 | 8.39 | 1.82 |
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.