NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Standard)

I Want 40 From Forte!

This week I'm going to do something a little different. Instead of giving you mid level options that can help you fill out your roster I'm going to give you an optimized Fanduel lineup for both the Beginner $65,000 salary cap, the Standard $60,000 cap and the Expert $55,000 cap.

As with my Plays of the Week blogs, these lineups are based on extensive research, trends, history and a bit of intuition. Use this info wisely and please do a bit of your own research. Trust me, it will make winning that more fun. And comment below with your successes, tips, advice, bragging or whining you have while playing Fanduel.com.

Fanduel Standard $60,000 Optimized Lineup

QB: Peyton Manning $10,400  DEN@DAL
RB:  Frank Gore $6,900  HOU@SF
RB:  Matt Forte $8,600  NO@CHI
WR: Ryan Broyles $4,500  DET@GB
WR: Hakeem Nicks $5,900  PHI@NYG
WR: Alshon Jeffery $5,300  NO@CHI
TE:  Jimmy Graham $8,400  NO@CHI
K:    Sebastian Janikowski $5,000  SD@OAK
D:    New Orleans Saints $5,000  NO@CHI


QB Analysis
Peyton Manning has averaged 30 points a game and should continue his dominant ways against the Dallas Cowboys. I did consider going with Drew Brees, but his matchup against the Bears scares me a tad. While I expect great things from Aaron Rodgers he cost only $100 less, I'm sticking with Manning.  

RB Analysis
With the running back flux hitting owners full in the face this year, I'm spending a bunch on two solid options. Frank Gore has been a consistent, if not sexy fantasy pick. Against Houston he will be more than worth the $6,900 he costs.

Expect Top 10 payout this week. Matt Forte barely a point less than Bush this season. New Orleans' defense has been solid this year, but I think Forte will catch a ton of balls and reach past the pylons at least once.

WR Analysis
With all the craziness surrounding the receiving game this year finding safe picks at a decent price has proved to be nearly impossible. So I've decided to follow suit and go high risk/high reward with this weeks wide receivers.

Nate Burleson had been a surprise PPR star for Detroit, but a car crash cost him the season. Enter Ryan Broyles who will have to pick up the slack for Stafford and company if Detroit hopes to keep it close in Green Bay.

The ultra talented Hakeem Nicks hasn't seemed so talented this year. If he doesn't see the end zone this week  against the Eagles he'll be in for a long season. I think he does.

Alshon Jeffery has been a nice play this year. He is averaging 11 points through the first four games, and I think that despite the Saints better defensive play he'll do better than that this week.

TE Analysis
Not much to analyze here. I'm paying for Jimmy Graham and I am glad to do it. Jordan Cameron has been great, but I want consistent greatness and Graham gives me that. Keep an eye on Cameron going forward. He just might join Graham.

K Analysis
I try not to spend money on a kicker. Out of the $5,000 options Janikowski is my favorite.

D Analysis
New Oleans' defense has made major strides this season. I don't have high hopes for them this week, but with only $5,000 to spend they are the best option. Let's hope for a Cutler pick six.

More Fanduel Optimized Lineups

• NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Beginner)
• NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Standard)
• NFL Week 5 Fanduel Optimized Lineup (Expert)
• Understanding Fanduel's Scoring System.

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 Chris Carney lives an avid fantasy life with "imaginary" friends named Brees, Peterson and Megatron. He writes about (and thoroughly enjoys) fantasy sports, Las Vegas and beer.

He's been published in Las Vegas Magazine, Inside Orlando Magazine, Nevada Magazine, About.com, AOL Travel, and Hard Rock Magazine.

 He is here to share his adventures, give advice and  tips and help you maximize your fun and profit on daily fantasy sites. 



 

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