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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 | Alex Smith |
| RB1 | Giovani Bernard |
| RB2 | Kenyan Drake |
| WR1 | DeAndre Hopkins |
| WR2 | Antonio Brown |
| WR3 | Michael Thomas |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| K | Greg Zuerlein |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 126.3 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,500 | 21.23 | 2.23 |
| Alex Smith | KC | $8,200 | 20.05 | 2.45 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $8,600 | 19.32 | 2.25 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $7,700 | 18.36 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Smith | KC | $8,200 | 20.05 | 2.45 |
| Blaine Gabbert | ARI | $6,600 | 15.87 | 2.40 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,200 | 17.18 | 2.39 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $7,700 | 18.36 | 2.38 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,800 | 19.15 | 2.18 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $9,000 | 16.85 | 1.87 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 16.57 | 2.02 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,200 | 16.47 | 1.79 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,600 | 16.41 | 1.91 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,300 | 15.66 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovani Bernard | CIN | $5,100 | 11.96 | 2.35 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $6,200 | 14.11 | 2.28 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,700 | 14.66 | 2.19 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,800 | 19.15 | 2.18 |
| Marshawn Lynch | OAK | $6,400 | 13.38 | 2.09 |
| Rex Burkhead | NE | $6,400 | 13.22 | 2.07 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 17.41 | 1.93 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 15.98 | 1.86 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 14.98 | 1.76 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,400 | 14.85 | 1.77 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 14.66 | 1.93 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,300 | 13.97 | 1.68 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,500 | 13.89 | 1.85 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 13.72 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 9.31 | 2.07 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 17.41 | 1.93 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 14.66 | 1.93 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,600 | 10.65 | 1.90 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 15.98 | 1.86 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,800 | 12.62 | 1.86 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,500 | 13.89 | 1.85 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,300 | 13.17 | 1.80 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.39 | 1.92 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,600 | 11.30 | 1.71 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,900 | 10.85 | 1.57 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,600 | 10.56 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.39 | 1.92 |
| Hunter Henry | LAC | $5,600 | 9.61 | 1.72 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,600 | 11.30 | 1.71 |
| Trey Burton | PHI | $4,500 | 7.43 | 1.65 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.49 | 2.21 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Matt Bryant | ATL | $5,000 | 9.83 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,200 | 11.60 | 2.23 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,200 | 11.49 | 2.21 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,100 | 10.12 | 1.98 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,800 | 9.45 | 1.97 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 10.49 | 2.02 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,900 | 8.82 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 10.49 | 2.02 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $5,100 | 9.89 | 1.94 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $5,100 | 9.67 | 1.90 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,100 | 7.76 | 1.89 |
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.