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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 | Cam Newton |
| RB1 | Alvin Kamara |
| RB2 | Kareem Hunt |
| WR1 | Jordy Nelson |
| WR2 | John Brown |
| WR3 | Adam Thielen |
| TE | David Njoku |
| FLEX | Isaiah Crowell |
| D | Denver Broncos |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 134.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,600 | 24.23 | 2.82 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,600 | 23.38 | 2.72 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 22.55 | 2.37 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $8,400 | 22.02 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,600 | 24.23 | 2.82 |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | TB | $7,100 | 19.81 | 2.79 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,600 | 23.38 | 2.72 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $6,900 | 18.35 | 2.66 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $11,200 | 25.92 | 2.31 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,500 | 19.38 | 2.28 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,000 | 19.20 | 2.40 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 17.45 | 2.08 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,900 | 17.24 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,000 | 19.20 | 2.40 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $11,200 | 25.92 | 2.31 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,500 | 19.38 | 2.28 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,900 | 17.24 | 2.18 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 18.52 | 2.15 |
| James White | NE | $7,800 | 16.72 | 2.14 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,900 | 19.62 | 2.20 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 16.64 | 1.96 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 16.54 | 1.92 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 16.37 | 1.86 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.33 | 2.09 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,600 | 16.09 | 1.87 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,600 | 16.02 | 1.86 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 15.93 | 2.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,900 | 19.62 | 2.20 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 16.33 | 2.09 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,600 | 13.81 | 2.09 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,900 | 15.93 | 2.02 |
| John Brown | BAL | $6,400 | 12.66 | 1.98 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 16.64 | 1.96 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 16.54 | 1.92 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $7,100 | 13.61 | 1.92 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,600 | 13.63 | 1.79 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,800 | 10.40 | 1.53 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,200 | 9.94 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,200 | 9.35 | 1.80 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,600 | 13.63 | 1.79 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,700 | 10.00 | 1.75 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,200 | 9.94 | 1.60 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,400 | 9.99 | 1.85 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $4,200 | 7.66 | 1.82 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,300 | 7.63 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $3,400 | 7.61 | 2.24 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,900 | 8.05 | 2.06 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $3,000 | 6.14 | 2.05 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $3,400 | 6.81 | 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.