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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 | Trevor Siemian |
| RB1 | LeSean McCoy |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Marvin Jones Jr. |
| WR2 | Marqise Lee |
| WR3 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| TE | Jack Doyle |
| Flex | DeAndre Hopkins |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 149.92 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,100 | 23.43 | 2.57 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,500 | 20.69 | 2.18 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,500 | 19.64 | 2.31 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,600 | 19.88 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Siemian | DEN | $7,500 | 17.85 | 2.38 |
| Tyrod Taylor | BUF | $7,100 | 17.77 | 2.50 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,600 | 19.88 | 2.62 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,300 | 15.82 | 2.17 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 21.32 | 2.57 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 20.73 | 2.44 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,600 | 19.71 | 2.29 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,900 | 19.41 | 2.18 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,400 | 17.73 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,000 | 12.16 | 2.03 |
| Bilal Powell | NYJ | $6,100 | 11.69 | 1.92 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $6,900 | 15.10 | 2.19 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 20.73 | 2.44 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 21.32 | 2.57 |
| Javorius Allen | BAL | $5,500 | 11.69 | 2.13 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 18.65 | 2.03 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,100 | 18.58 | 2.04 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,000 | 18.19 | 2.27 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.42 | 1.84 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,400 | 16.22 | 1.93 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,300 | 14.97 | 2.05 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.21 | 2.12 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $6,200 | 11.25 | 1.81 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.21 | 2.12 |
| Rishard Matthews | TEN | $6,000 | 12.16 | 2.03 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $6,000 | 9.63 | 1.61 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,300 | 14.97 | 2.05 |
| Jordan Matthews | BUF | $6,300 | 8.70 | 1.38 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $5,600 | 9.73 | 1.74 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.10 | 1.66 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 13.05 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,900 | 12.03 | 1.74 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,200 | 11.03 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,400 | 7.86 | 1.46 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $4,800 | 6.64 | 1.38 |
| Eric Ebron | DET | $5,300 | 7.31 | 1.38 |
| Martellus Bennett | GB | $5,800 | 8.69 | 1.50 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 10.72 | 2.06 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,400 | 10.34 | 1.91 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 10.07 | 2.19 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | $4,600 | 9.36 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,500 | 8.20 | 1.82 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,400 | 8.59 | 1.95 |
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $4,200 | 6.94 | 1.65 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,800 | 9.27 | 1.93 |
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.