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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 | Jordan Howard |
| RB2 | Corey Clement |
| WR1 | Chris Godwin |
| WR2 | Tyler Boyd |
| WR3 | Tyreek Hill |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| FLEX | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Chicago Bears |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 142.45 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,000 | 24.21 | 2.69 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,700 | 23.78 | 2.73 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $8,100 | 21.98 | 2.71 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,800 | 21.10 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,900 | 19.31 | 2.80 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,400 | 20.54 | 2.78 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,700 | 23.78 | 2.73 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $8,100 | 21.98 | 2.71 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,500 | 24.38 | 2.57 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,800 | 20.53 | 2.33 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,400 | 18.28 | 2.18 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,100 | 17.32 | 2.14 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $6,200 | 16.23 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $6,200 | 16.23 | 2.62 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,500 | 24.38 | 2.57 |
| Corey Clement | PHI | $5,000 | 12.03 | 2.41 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,200 | 19.35 | 2.36 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,800 | 20.53 | 2.33 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,400 | 18.28 | 2.18 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.45 | 2.15 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,800 | 18.24 | 2.07 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 17.93 | 2.30 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 17.47 | 2.06 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,600 | 17.40 | 2.02 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $9,000 | 17.40 | 1.93 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 17.21 | 1.89 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,000 | 17.03 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 17.93 | 2.30 |
| Calvin Ridley | ATL | $6,700 | 14.52 | 2.17 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,600 | 18.45 | 2.15 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $6,300 | 13.40 | 2.13 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,000 | 17.03 | 2.13 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $6,900 | 14.54 | 2.11 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,800 | 18.24 | 2.07 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 17.47 | 2.06 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 15.97 | 2.02 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 15.12 | 1.96 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 14.74 | 1.97 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,200 | 11.58 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,900 | 15.97 | 2.02 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 14.74 | 1.97 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 15.12 | 1.96 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,200 | 11.58 | 1.87 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,500 | 11.48 | 2.55 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,800 | 9.58 | 2.00 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,500 | 11.48 | 2.55 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $3,900 | 8.96 | 2.30 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,000 | 8.45 | 2.11 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $3,500 | 7.22 | 2.06 |
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