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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 Foles |
| RB1 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| RB2 | Elijah McGuire |
| WR1 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR2 | Amari Cooper |
| WR3 | Davante Adams |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| FLEX | Christian McCaffrey |
| D | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Salary | $59,700 |
| Expected Points | 137.23 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 25.09 | 2.64 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,400 | 22.23 | 2.65 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,300 | 21.00 | 2.53 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | CHI | $7,900 | 20.79 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Foles | PHI | $6,000 | 16.10 | 2.68 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,400 | 22.23 | 2.65 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $9,500 | 25.09 | 2.64 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | CHI | $7,900 | 20.79 | 2.63 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,300 | 22.68 | 2.44 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.88 | 2.49 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,000 | 19.50 | 2.17 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $8,200 | 17.20 | 2.10 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 16.99 | 1.98 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $7,900 | 16.77 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.88 | 2.49 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,300 | 22.68 | 2.44 |
| Elijah McGuire | NYJ | $5,700 | 13.21 | 2.32 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $7,100 | 16.16 | 2.28 |
| Chris Carson | SEA | $6,400 | 14.23 | 2.22 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $5,800 | 12.74 | 2.20 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 17.54 | 2.02 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 17.21 | 1.98 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,900 | 17.12 | 1.92 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 16.07 | 1.94 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,000 | 16.01 | 2.00 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 15.81 | 2.08 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $8,000 | 15.62 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 18.62 | 2.19 |
| Amari Cooper | DAL | $7,000 | 15.32 | 2.19 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $7,000 | 14.68 | 2.10 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 15.81 | 2.08 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 17.54 | 2.02 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,300 | 12.64 | 2.01 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $4,500 | 9.04 | 2.01 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,000 | 16.01 | 2.00 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 15.91 | 2.07 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,100 | 13.14 | 2.15 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.75 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,400 | 12.43 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $6,100 | 13.14 | 2.15 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 15.91 | 2.07 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $6,000 | 10.67 | 1.78 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.75 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,900 | 8.48 | 1.73 |
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $5,500 | 8.47 | 1.54 |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $4,400 | 8.24 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $3,200 | 6.35 | 1.98 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,300 | 6.54 | 1.98 |
| New York Jets | NYJ | $3,200 | 6.28 | 1.96 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $5,000 | 9.40 | 1.88 |
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.