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NFL DraftKings Picks for 2017 Week 16

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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 DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL DraftKings Optimizer.

QB Russell Wilson
RB1 Le’Veon Bell
RB2 Ezekiel Elliott
WR1 Michael Thomas
WR2 JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR3 Josh Doctson
TE Antonio Gates
Flex Zach Ertz
D Los Angeles Chargers
Salary $50,000
Expected Points 147.6

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.

Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Wilson SEA $9,000 22.46 2.50
Cam Newton CAR $8,300 21.27 2.56
Ben Roethlisberger PIT $8,300 19.75 2.38
Tom Brady NE $8,600 18.23 2.12

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Wilson SEA $9,000 22.46 2.50
Ben Roethlisberger PIT $8,300 19.75 2.38
Andy Dalton CIN $6,900 15.04 2.18
Cam Newton CAR $8,300 21.27 2.56

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Le’Veon Bell PIT $9,300 22.56 2.43
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $8,300 20.67 2.49
Todd Gurley II LA $0
Leonard Fournette JAX $8,100 18.70 2.31
Kareem Hunt KC $8,300 18.42 2.22
Mark Ingram NO $8,300 17.45 2.10

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Collins BAL $0
Marshawn Lynch OAK $6,600 11.16 1.69
Carlos Hyde SF $6,800 12.00 1.76
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $8,300 20.67 2.49
Leonard Fournette JAX $8,100 18.70 2.31
Duke Johnson Jr. CLE $0

Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT $0
Keenan Allen LAC $8,300 15.75 1.90
DeAndre Hopkins HOU $8,100 15.64 1.93
Adam Thielen MIN $8,100 15.20 1.88
Julio Jones ATL $8,500 14.89 1.75
A.J. Green CIN $7,800 13.62 1.75
Mike Evans TB $7,000 13.47 1.92
Jarvis Landry MIA $6,800 13.05 1.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Thomas LA $4,500 8.57 1.90
JuJu Smith-Schuster PIT $0
Chris Godwin TB $4,500 7.24 1.61
Josh Doctson WAS $5,300 8.02 1.51
DeVante Parker MIA $5,700 9.33 1.64
Jarvis Landry MIA $6,800 13.05 1.92
Dontrelle Inman CHI $4,800 6.25 1.30
Keelan Cole JAX $5,300 10.02 1.89

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,000 14.94 2.13
Zach Ertz PHI $7,300 14.39 1.97
Rob Gronkowski NE $8,400 14.84 1.77
Evan Engram NYG $6,600 11.45 1.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Antonio Gates LAC $4,500 6.64 1.48
Zach Ertz PHI $7,300 14.39 1.97
Vernon Davis WAS $6,000 8.07 1.35
Cameron Brate TB $5,100 7.95 1.56

Defenses & Special Teams

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Baltimore Ravens BAL $0
Los Angeles Chargers LAC $4,900 11.80 2.41
Jacksonville Jaguars JAX $5,600 10.90 1.95
Los Angeles Rams LA $4,600 10.43 2.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Detroit Lions DET $4,600 9.48 2.06
Los Angeles Chargers LAC $4,900 11.80 2.41
Philadelphia Eagles PHI $4,800 9.31 1.94
Los Angeles Rams LA $4,600 10.43 2.27

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.

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