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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 | Nick Mullens |
| RB1 | Melvin Gordon III |
| RB2 | David Johnson |
| WR1 | JuJu Smith-Schuster |
| WR2 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling |
| WR3 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| TE | Jordan Reed |
| FLEX | Saquon Barkley |
| D | Washington Redskins |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.49 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,800 | 25.35 | 2.59 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,600 | 22.38 | 2.60 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,700 | 22.29 | 2.56 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,800 | 21.15 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Mullens | SF | $6,000 | 16.73 | 2.79 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,800 | 21.15 | 2.71 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,400 | 19.80 | 2.68 |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | TB | $7,600 | 20.33 | 2.67 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,800 | 23.48 | 2.17 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,900 | 21.55 | 2.42 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,600 | 20.74 | 2.41 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,000 | 20.61 | 2.29 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,800 | 20.16 | 2.29 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,200 | 18.63 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,900 | 21.55 | 2.42 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,600 | 20.74 | 2.41 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $6,900 | 16.22 | 2.35 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,000 | 20.61 | 2.29 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,800 | 20.16 | 2.29 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,200 | 18.63 | 2.27 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 17.85 | 2.05 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 16.84 | 1.94 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,600 | 16.48 | 1.92 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,600 | 15.65 | 1.82 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,900 | 15.57 | 1.97 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 15.43 | 2.06 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $7,800 | 15.24 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | $5,400 | 11.60 | 2.15 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,200 | 15.21 | 2.11 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $4,900 | 10.11 | 2.06 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 15.43 | 2.06 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $6,200 | 12.78 | 2.06 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 17.85 | 2.05 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $5,800 | 11.81 | 2.04 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 14.27 | 1.78 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,500 | 12.71 | 1.69 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,300 | 10.89 | 1.73 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,400 | 10.69 | 1.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,200 | 9.43 | 1.81 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 14.27 | 1.78 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $6,300 | 10.89 | 1.73 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,400 | 9.21 | 1.71 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $4,900 | 8.57 | 1.75 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,600 | 9.25 | 2.01 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $3,400 | 6.85 | 2.01 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 9.99 | 2.00 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,000 | 7.83 | 1.96 |
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