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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 | Drew Brees |
| RB1 | Jerick McKinnon |
| RB2 | Alvin Kamara |
| WR1 | Michael Thomas |
| WR2 | T.Y. Hilton |
| WR3 | Golden Tate |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| Flex | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 149.54 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,500 | 22.90 | 2.41 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 20.75 | 2.41 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,000 | 21.88 | 2.43 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,000 | 14.81 | 2.12 |
| Carson Palmer | ARI | $7,100 | 17.64 | 2.48 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $7,900 | 20.89 | 2.64 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $8,500 | 20.18 | 2.37 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,000 | 20.93 | 2.33 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,300 | 20.53 | 2.21 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,600 | 19.74 | 2.30 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,500 | 18.87 | 2.22 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 17.40 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $5,600 | 12.57 | 2.24 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $5,900 | 12.89 | 2.18 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $5,800 | 12.96 | 2.23 |
| Chris Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 12.71 | 2.12 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $6,300 | 14.62 | 2.32 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $6,800 | 14.50 | 2.13 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 17.71 | 1.93 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 17.01 | 2.13 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.93 | 1.90 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,600 | 14.55 | 1.91 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,800 | 14.80 | 1.90 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,600 | 13.37 | 2.03 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $8,100 | 14.52 | 1.79 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 14.21 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 9.80 | 2.18 |
| Chris Thompson | HOU | $6,000 | 12.71 | 2.12 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $0 | ||
| Jamison Crowder | WAS | $5,400 | 9.22 | 1.71 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,100 | 8.57 | 1.68 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $6,400 | 11.56 | 1.81 |
| Terrelle Pryor Sr. | WAS | $0 | ||
| John Brown | ARI | $6,300 | 10.21 | 1.62 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 14.92 | 1.86 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,000 | 13.35 | 1.91 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 12.53 | 1.74 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,000 | 7.31 | 1.46 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,300 | 9.34 | 1.76 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $5,300 | 9.06 | 1.71 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.06 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.76 | 1.99 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $5,000 | 9.28 | 1.86 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,400 | 9.69 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,500 | 7.02 | 1.56 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,800 | 9.15 | 1.91 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $4,900 | 10.12 | 2.06 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,600 | 7.13 | 1.55 |
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.