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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 | Saquon Barkley |
| RB2 | Todd Gurley II |
| WR1 | Marquise Goodwin |
| WR2 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR3 | Jordy Nelson |
| TE | Jack Doyle |
| FLEX | Kareem Hunt |
| D | Arizona Cardinals |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 135.64 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,200 | 22.77 | 2.47 |
| Andrew Luck | IND | $8,300 | 21.96 | 2.65 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 21.94 | 2.61 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,600 | 21.79 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,500 | 17.47 | 2.69 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,600 | 20.31 | 2.67 |
| Andrew Luck | IND | $8,300 | 21.96 | 2.65 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,400 | 21.94 | 2.61 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $11,000 | 25.51 | 2.32 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,900 | 21.56 | 2.42 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,100 | 18.96 | 2.34 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,800 | 17.33 | 2.22 |
| James White | NE | $7,800 | 17.07 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,900 | 21.56 | 2.42 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,100 | 18.96 | 2.34 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $11,000 | 25.51 | 2.32 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $7,300 | 16.39 | 2.25 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,800 | 17.33 | 2.22 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,000 | 17.51 | 2.19 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 19.26 | 2.19 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,800 | 18.62 | 2.12 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,800 | 17.12 | 1.94 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 15.64 | 2.01 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,600 | 15.59 | 1.81 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 15.42 | 1.98 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 15.16 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Nelson | OAK | $5,300 | 11.68 | 2.20 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 19.26 | 2.19 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,700 | 14.38 | 2.15 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,800 | 18.62 | 2.12 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,500 | 17.77 | 2.09 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $7,300 | 14.89 | 2.04 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 15.64 | 2.01 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 15.42 | 1.98 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,300 | 14.67 | 2.01 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,200 | 12.85 | 1.78 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,800 | 12.24 | 1.57 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,400 | 10.54 | 1.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,300 | 14.67 | 2.01 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $4,900 | 9.11 | 1.86 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,200 | 12.85 | 1.78 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,700 | 9.80 | 1.72 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,600 | 8.19 | 1.78 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,800 | 7.84 | 1.63 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $3,800 | 7.63 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $3,500 | 7.47 | 2.13 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 10.30 | 2.06 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,400 | 6.99 | 2.06 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $3,800 | 7.63 | 2.01 |
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.