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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 | Jameis Winston |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | Christian McCaffrey |
| WR1 | Adam Humphries |
| WR2 | Mike Evans |
| WR3 | Dez Bryant |
| TE | Dwayne Allen |
| Flex | Jarvis Landry |
| D | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 148.18 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,300 | 22.99 | 2.47 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,500 | 22.91 | 2.41 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 20.65 | 2.68 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,700 | 20.61 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | TB | $7,700 | 20.65 | 2.68 |
| Josh McCown | NYJ | $6,800 | 15.22 | 2.24 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,300 | 22.99 | 2.47 |
| Brian Hoyer | SF | $6,500 | 14.84 | 2.28 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,500 | 21.88 | 2.30 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,900 | 20.83 | 2.34 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,000 | 19.20 | 2.13 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 17.06 | 2.08 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,600 | 17.06 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeGarrette Blount | PHI | $5,900 | 11.21 | 1.90 |
| Frank Gore | IND | $6,000 | 11.80 | 1.97 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $6,400 | 14.17 | 2.21 |
| James White | NE | $5,300 | 12.15 | 2.29 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,100 | 15.25 | 2.15 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $6,200 | 12.96 | 2.09 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,900 | 16.87 | 1.90 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 17.19 | 1.95 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,600 | 16.36 | 1.90 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,300 | 15.84 | 1.91 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,900 | 15.27 | 1.72 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 15.40 | 1.97 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,700 | 14.02 | 2.09 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,300 | 14.24 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Humphries | TB | $4,700 | 8.38 | 1.78 |
| Kenny Stills | MIA | $4,900 | 9.13 | 1.86 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,600 | 13.05 | 1.98 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 15.40 | 1.97 |
| Donte Moncrief | IND | $5,100 | 8.90 | 1.74 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,900 | 16.87 | 1.90 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $0 | ||
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,300 | 13.60 | 1.86 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 11.98 | 1.81 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 11.91 | 1.70 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,000 | 10.76 | 1.79 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,700 | 10.28 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Allen | NE | $4,500 | 6.44 | 1.43 |
| Austin Seferian-Jenkins | NYJ | $5,500 | 8.85 | 1.61 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $5,500 | 9.29 | 1.69 |
| Eric Ebron | DET | $5,200 | 7.03 | 1.35 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,800 | 9.77 | 2.04 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,700 | 9.08 | 1.93 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,000 | 8.89 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,900 | 9.09 | 1.86 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,600 | 7.97 | 1.73 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,300 | 7.43 | 1.73 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 8.44 | 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.