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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 | Melvin Gordon III |
| RB2 | Todd Gurley II |
| WR1 | Albert Wilson |
| WR2 | Jordy Nelson |
| WR3 | Kenny Golladay |
| TE | Jimmy Graham |
| FLEX | Ezekiel Elliott |
| D | Tennessee Titans |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 140.85 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 22.62 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,400 | 22.23 | 2.65 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,600 | 21.32 | 2.81 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,600 | 21.31 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,000 | 20.40 | 2.91 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,600 | 21.32 | 2.81 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,600 | 20.76 | 2.73 |
| Alex Smith | WAS | $7,400 | 19.78 | 2.67 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 21.96 | 2.52 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,100 | 21.78 | 2.39 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 21.28 | 2.34 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 20.91 | 2.49 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 17.53 | 2.22 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,100 | 16.51 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,700 | 21.96 | 2.52 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 20.91 | 2.49 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,100 | 21.78 | 2.39 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 21.28 | 2.34 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,100 | 14.20 | 2.33 |
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $5,700 | 12.93 | 2.27 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,900 | 18.10 | 2.03 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.01 | 2.05 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 17.76 | 1.97 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,700 | 17.71 | 2.04 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,300 | 17.54 | 2.11 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.80 | 2.15 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,300 | 16.43 | 1.98 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $8,000 | 15.95 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,400 | 15.94 | 2.15 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.80 | 2.15 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $6,300 | 13.36 | 2.12 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,300 | 17.54 | 2.11 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 18.01 | 2.05 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,700 | 17.71 | 2.04 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,900 | 18.10 | 2.03 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 13.09 | 1.66 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 12.89 | 1.72 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,100 | 12.16 | 1.99 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 12.08 | 1.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,100 | 12.16 | 1.99 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,200 | 11.71 | 1.89 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 12.89 | 1.72 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 13.09 | 1.66 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $3,900 | 9.57 | 2.45 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,400 | 8.33 | 1.89 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,200 | 7.75 | 1.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $3,900 | 9.57 | 2.45 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 10.07 | 2.14 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $3,400 | 6.91 | 2.03 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $3,800 | 7.39 | 1.94 |
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.