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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 | Blake Bortles |
| RB1 | Latavius Murray |
| RB2 | Alvin Kamara |
| WR1 | Tyler Boyd |
| WR2 | Antonio Brown |
| WR3 | Golden Tate |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Chicago Bears |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 140.31 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,900 | 22.36 | 2.51 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.38 | 2.58 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $8,600 | 21.37 | 2.48 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 21.24 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,700 | 19.56 | 2.92 |
| Alex Smith | WAS | $7,100 | 19.52 | 2.75 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,400 | 19.89 | 2.69 |
| Tyrod Taylor | CLE | $6,600 | 17.26 | 2.61 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,300 | 23.52 | 2.53 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,700 | 21.17 | 2.43 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,400 | 17.88 | 2.13 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,200 | 17.07 | 2.08 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,900 | 16.69 | 2.11 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,000 | 16.15 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latavius Murray | MIN | $5,200 | 13.35 | 2.57 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,300 | 23.52 | 2.53 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,700 | 21.17 | 2.43 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,500 | 16.04 | 2.14 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,400 | 17.88 | 2.13 |
| Giovani Bernard | CIN | $6,400 | 13.60 | 2.13 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 18.73 | 2.13 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $9,000 | 17.42 | 1.94 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,200 | 17.17 | 2.09 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 16.89 | 1.94 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 16.44 | 1.91 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,300 | 15.62 | 1.88 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,800 | 15.57 | 2.00 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,600 | 15.26 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,800 | 14.80 | 2.18 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 18.73 | 2.13 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,200 | 17.17 | 2.09 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,800 | 15.57 | 2.00 |
| Antonio Callaway | CLE | $4,500 | 8.95 | 1.99 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $9,000 | 17.42 | 1.94 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 16.89 | 1.94 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $4,700 | 8.96 | 1.91 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.38 | 1.90 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 13.50 | 1.80 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 13.01 | 1.86 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 15.38 | 1.90 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 13.01 | 1.86 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 13.50 | 1.80 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,000 | 10.33 | 1.72 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 10.91 | 2.54 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,000 | 9.89 | 1.98 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 9.22 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 10.91 | 2.54 |
| Cleveland Browns | CLE | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 9.93 | 2.03 |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $3,700 | 7.38 | 1.99 |
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