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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 | Tyrod Taylor |
| RB1 | Chris Ivory |
| RB2 | Kareem Hunt |
| WR1 | Jarvis Landry |
| WR2 | Demaryius Thomas |
| WR3 | Terrelle Pryor Sr. |
| TE | Jack Doyle |
| Flex | LeSean McCoy |
| D | Los Angeles Rams |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 143.2 |
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 | 20.92 | 2.27 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,700 | 19.80 | 2.28 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,400 | 20.84 | 2.48 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,300 | 19.18 | 2.31 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrod Taylor | BUF | $7,000 | 16.42 | 2.35 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $7,200 | 14.88 | 2.07 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,100 | 19.41 | 2.40 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,500 | 18.18 | 2.42 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,700 | 20.01 | 2.06 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,700 | 20.44 | 2.11 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 20.32 | 2.34 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.36 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,800 | 18.79 | 2.41 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Ivory | JAX | $0 | ||
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,800 | 18.79 | 2.41 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $7,900 | 18.62 | 2.36 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,700 | 14.82 | 2.21 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $5,600 | 12.78 | 2.28 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $9,700 | 20.44 | 2.11 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 17.41 | 1.87 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 16.25 | 1.91 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,800 | 14.94 | 1.70 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $8,200 | 15.66 | 1.91 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,500 | 13.69 | 1.82 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $7,000 | 13.63 | 1.95 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,400 | 12.90 | 1.74 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 13.07 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $5,500 | 8.81 | 1.60 |
| Terrelle Pryor Sr. | WAS | $0 | ||
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $7,100 | 12.38 | 1.74 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $5,100 | 9.48 | 1.86 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $5,600 | 9.20 | 1.64 |
| Tyler Lockett | SEA | $5,300 | 8.66 | 1.63 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $7,300 | 12.88 | 1.76 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 15.77 | 1.85 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,200 | 14.09 | 1.96 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.75 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,900 | 11.49 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,100 | 8.49 | 1.66 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $5,200 | 7.14 | 1.37 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $5,500 | 9.98 | 1.81 |
| Benjamin Watson | BAL | $4,900 | 6.72 | 1.37 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,400 | 10.69 | 1.98 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,500 | 10.06 | 1.83 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,900 | 9.10 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,500 | 9.35 | 2.08 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,400 | 7.71 | 1.75 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $5,100 | 8.11 | 1.59 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 6.78 | 1.58 |
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.