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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 | Nick Foles |
| RB1 | Kenyan Drake |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | Dede Westbrook |
| WR2 | Mike Evans |
| WR3 | Brandin Cooks |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| K | Stephen Gostkowski |
| D | New Orleans Saints |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 22.10 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 21.90 | 2.58 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,800 | 20.82 | 2.37 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,000 | 20.04 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foles | PHI | $6,000 | 15.86 | 2.64 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 22.10 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 21.90 | 2.58 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,000 | 20.04 | 2.50 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.03 | 2.24 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 16.96 | 2.00 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 16.94 | 1.86 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 16.58 | 2.00 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,400 | 16.58 | 2.24 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,500 | 16.36 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $6,500 | 15.81 | 2.43 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,000 | 16.09 | 2.30 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.03 | 2.24 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,400 | 16.58 | 2.24 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,900 | 14.20 | 2.06 |
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $5,900 | 11.85 | 2.01 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 19.12 | 2.06 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,800 | 15.91 | 1.81 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 14.74 | 1.75 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,400 | 14.35 | 1.94 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 13.84 | 1.82 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 13.39 | 1.94 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,100 | 13.07 | 1.84 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $7,300 | 12.76 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 19.12 | 2.06 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,400 | 14.35 | 1.94 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 13.39 | 1.94 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,100 | 13.07 | 1.84 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 13.84 | 1.82 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,800 | 15.91 | 1.81 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,800 | 12.33 | 1.81 |
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $6,700 | 12.13 | 1.81 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 16.94 | 1.99 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 13.30 | 1.73 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,900 | 12.94 | 1.64 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 10.91 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 16.94 | 1.99 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 13.30 | 1.73 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,200 | 8.77 | 1.69 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 10.91 | 1.68 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Wil Lutz | NO | $5,200 | 10.41 | 2.00 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Zuerlein | LA | $5,300 | 11.05 | 2.08 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,000 | 10.38 | 2.08 |
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,700 | 9.77 | 2.08 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,100 | 10.41 | 2.04 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
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.