Fan Duel Week 1 Quarterback Relative Values

In the last article, I discussed how I will be using Relative Price and Relative Points to build my Fan Duel lineups this year. If you're unfamiliar with what I'm talking about, check out the post here.

In this article, I'll be showing you my calculations for every Quarterback who I deem draftable in Week 1. Not only that, but I'll also be listing my top 5 value picks for the Quarterback position. So here we go:

When looking for good relative value, you want to pinpoint the players who have a much lower Relative Dollars and an above average amount of Relative Points. You don't want to completely cripple your lineup by taking a guy who is going to get 50% of the top rated players points, but you also don't want to spend too much if you don't have to.

Top 5 Best Bang For Your Buck Players

1. Tony Romo - saving $1,400 (15%), while still getting 84% of Brees' total
2. Michael Vick - saving $1,500 (16%), while still getting 80% of Brees' total
3. Andrew Luck - saving $1,100 (11%), while still getting 86% of Brees' total
4. Matthew Stafford - saving $1,100 (11%), while still getting 84% of Brees' total
5. Colin Kaepernick - saving $900 (9%), while still getting 89% of Brees' total

As you can see from the picture, if you're dead set on getting the best QB you can get this week, that man would be Matt Ryan. He's not a value pick at all because of his high price, but you can get more production overall from him than you would from Brees' while paying $800 less (8%).

Top 5 Low Priced Players

1. Eli Manning - saving $1,800, while still getting 69% of Brees' total
2. Andy Dalton - saving $2,000, while still getting 68% of Brees' total
3. Carson Palmer - saving $3,300, while still getting 63% of Brees' total
4. Alex Smith - saving $3,000, while still getting 63% of Brees' total
5. Matt Schaub - saving $2,800, while still getting 64% of Brees' total

If your strategy is to load up on skill players such as Wide Receiver and Running Back, then you can't go wrong with any of those 5 players. All of them are getting nearly 70% of Brees' total, but saving you a significant amount of money to spend in other areas.

Week 1 Running Back Relativity Projections
Week 1 Wide Receiver Relativity Projections
Week 1 Tight End Relativity Projections
Week 1 Optimal Lineups According to Relativity