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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 | Derrick Henry |
| RB2 | Mark Ingram |
| WR1 | T.Y. Hilton |
| WR2 | Mike Evans |
| WR3 | Julio Jones |
| TE | Jack Doyle |
| K | Harrison Butker |
| D | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 128.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,700 | 21.50 | 2.47 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,500 | 20.21 | 2.38 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,400 | 18.27 | 2.17 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,200 | 17.97 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,700 | 21.50 | 2.47 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,500 | 20.21 | 2.38 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,800 | 17.89 | 2.29 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,500 | 17.10 | 2.28 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,400 | 19.03 | 2.27 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 17.76 | 2.17 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,800 | 17.54 | 1.99 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 16.16 | 1.86 |
| Dion Lewis | NE | $7,200 | 16.08 | 2.23 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 16.00 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $5,800 | 15.49 | 2.67 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,400 | 19.03 | 2.27 |
| Dion Lewis | NE | $7,200 | 16.08 | 2.23 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $7,000 | 15.29 | 2.18 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 17.76 | 2.17 |
| Akeem Hunt | KC | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.62 | 1.86 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,600 | 14.73 | 1.71 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.41 | 1.69 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,100 | 12.99 | 1.83 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.76 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 12.84 | 1.86 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,500 | 12.62 | 1.68 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,700 | 12.33 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin | TB | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.62 | 1.86 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 12.84 | 1.86 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,800 | 10.81 | 1.86 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,100 | 12.99 | 1.83 |
| Randall Cobb | GB | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.76 |
| Jamison Crowder | WAS | $7,000 | 12.11 | 1.73 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.41 | 1.69 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,700 | 10.39 | 1.55 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,400 | 9.64 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.41 | 1.69 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $5,000 | 7.96 | 1.59 |
| Demetrius Harris | KC | $4,500 | 7.11 | 1.58 |
Kickers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,800 | 11.28 | 2.35 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,300 | 10.94 | 2.06 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Butker | KC | $4,800 | 11.28 | 2.35 |
| Stephen Gostkowski | NE | $5,300 | 10.94 | 2.06 |
| Justin Tucker | BAL | $5,000 | 10.18 | 2.04 |
| Matt Prater | DET | $5,200 | 10.24 | 1.97 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,300 | 11.67 | 2.20 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,400 | 10.61 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,300 | 11.67 | 2.20 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,600 | 9.22 | 2.00 |
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.