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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 DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NFL DraftKings Optimizer.
| QB | Joe Flacco |
| RB1 | Melvin Gordon |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Michael Thomas |
| WR2 | Marvin Jones Jr. |
| WR3 | Doug Baldwin |
| TE | Charles Clay |
| Flex | Ty Montgomery |
| D | Baltimore Ravens |
| Salary | $46,400 |
| Expected Points | 141.17 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,200 | 24.14 | 2.62 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.68 | 2.60 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,700 | 20.39 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Flacco | BAL | $7,000 | 17.45 | 2.49 |
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $7,000 | 18.63 | 2.66 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,200 | 24.14 | 2.62 |
| Tyrod Taylor | BUF | $7,400 | 17.03 | 2.30 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 22.43 | 2.49 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,600 | 20.47 | 2.38 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 19.18 | 2.20 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.70 | 2.33 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,100 | 16.55 | 2.04 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,800 | 16.52 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameer Abdullah | DET | $6,000 | 11.67 | 1.94 |
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $6,500 | 16.04 | 2.47 |
| Jacquizz Rodgers | TB | $6,600 | 12.14 | 1.84 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $7,000 | 12.62 | 1.80 |
| Javorius Allen | BAL | $4,900 | 10.31 | 2.10 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $4,700 | 8.81 | 1.87 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 17.51 | 1.99 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,400 | 18.23 | 1.94 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,200 | 16.55 | 2.02 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 16.09 | 1.99 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,600 | 15.58 | 2.05 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,500 | 15.58 | 1.83 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,900 | 15.31 | 1.94 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,900 | 15.02 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $8,000 | 9.93 | 1.24 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Allen Hurns | JAX | $5,600 | 10.03 | 1.79 |
| J.J. Nelson | ARI | $0 | ||
| Cooper Kupp | LA | $5,400 | 10.07 | 1.86 |
| Jordan Matthews | BUF | $6,400 | 9.63 | 1.50 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $5,900 | 9.39 | 1.59 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,100 | 13.86 | 1.95 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.50 | 2.04 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 13.55 | 2.02 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,100 | 11.33 | 1.86 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,500 | 11.42 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 13.55 | 2.02 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,200 | 7.65 | 1.47 |
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,400 | 8.59 | 1.59 |
| Coby Fleener | NO | $5,300 | 8.05 | 1.52 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $5,000 | 10.96 | 2.19 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 10.27 | 1.90 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,700 | 9.97 | 2.12 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $5,100 | 9.84 | 1.93 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Redskins | WAS | $4,500 | 8.75 | 1.94 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,700 | 8.49 | 1.81 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,800 | 7.53 | 1.57 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,300 | 8.07 | 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.