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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 | Drew Brees |
| RB1 | Jaylen Samuels |
| RB2 | Christian McCaffrey |
| WR1 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR2 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR3 | Julio Jones |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| FLEX | Alvin Kamara |
| D | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Salary | $60,000 |
| Expected Points | 144.02 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 24.69 | 2.90 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,300 | 23.24 | 2.50 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,400 | 22.80 | 2.71 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 22.10 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 24.69 | 2.90 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 22.10 | 2.87 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,800 | 21.58 | 2.77 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | CHI | $7,700 | 20.98 | 2.72 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,100 | 22.65 | 2.49 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,900 | 22.17 | 2.49 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.77 | 2.47 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 21.06 | 2.15 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,300 | 20.82 | 2.51 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,500 | 17.82 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Samuels | PIT | $4,600 | 12.55 | 2.73 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,300 | 20.82 | 2.51 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,900 | 22.17 | 2.49 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,100 | 22.65 | 2.49 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.77 | 2.47 |
| Justin Jackson | LAC | $4,500 | 10.71 | 2.38 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 19.21 | 2.18 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.61 | 2.21 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 18.23 | 2.20 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 17.66 | 2.05 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 17.23 | 2.13 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,900 | 16.77 | 2.12 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,200 | 16.33 | 1.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 18.61 | 2.21 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 18.23 | 2.20 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,700 | 19.02 | 2.19 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,200 | 11.36 | 2.18 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 19.21 | 2.18 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 17.23 | 2.13 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,900 | 16.77 | 2.12 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,700 | 16.29 | 2.11 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.50 | 1.94 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,400 | 13.65 | 1.84 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,400 | 13.18 | 2.06 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,600 | 12.27 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,400 | 13.18 | 2.06 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 15.50 | 1.94 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,200 | 11.70 | 1.89 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,600 | 12.27 | 1.86 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,800 | 8.68 | 1.81 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.22 |
| New York Giants | NYG | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $4,300 | 7.81 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Giants | NYG | $3,500 | 7.81 | 2.23 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,700 | 8.20 | 2.22 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $3,800 | 7.74 | 2.04 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $3,600 | 6.85 | 1.90 |
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.