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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 | Cam Newton |
| RB1 | Joe Mixon |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | A.J. Green |
| WR2 | Eli Rogers |
| WR3 | Kelvin Benjamin |
| TE | Jason Witten |
| Flex | Jimmy Graham |
| D | Detroit Lions |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 144.93 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.32 | 2.73 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,900 | 21.87 | 2.77 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,400 | 21.35 | 2.27 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,600 | 21.07 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $7,800 | 21.32 | 2.73 |
| Andy Dalton | CIN | $7,600 | 18.88 | 2.48 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,800 | 18.59 | 2.38 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $7,900 | 21.87 | 2.77 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.78 | 2.32 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,400 | 20.02 | 2.38 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,000 | 20.67 | 2.30 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,900 | 18.10 | 2.29 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,500 | 18.25 | 2.15 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,000 | 17.41 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $5,900 | 12.70 | 2.15 |
| Matt Forte | NYJ | $5,400 | 10.49 | 1.94 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.78 | 2.32 |
| Ameer Abdullah | DET | $6,000 | 10.68 | 1.78 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,600 | 14.08 | 2.13 |
| Javorius Allen | BAL | $6,200 | 11.12 | 1.79 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 17.44 | 2.05 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,200 | 18.36 | 2.00 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 15.34 | 1.76 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,700 | 14.59 | 1.89 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,800 | 14.14 | 1.81 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | CAR | $6,600 | 14.06 | 2.13 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,200 | 14.09 | 1.72 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $7,500 | 13.47 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon LaFell | CIN | $4,600 | 8.62 | 1.87 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $0 | ||
| Kelvin Benjamin | CAR | $6,600 | 14.06 | 2.13 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,500 | 17.44 | 2.05 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,700 | 14.59 | 1.89 |
| Eli Rogers | PIT | $4,500 | 6.17 | 1.37 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $5,200 | 8.67 | 1.67 |
| Paul Richardson | SEA | $4,700 | 8.49 | 1.81 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.28 | 1.96 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.77 | 1.76 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 12.90 | 1.79 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $6,100 | 10.84 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Witten | DAL | $5,400 | 9.83 | 1.82 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $4,900 | 7.71 | 1.57 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.90 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Kroft | CIN | $5,700 | 6.98 | 1.22 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $5,300 | 9.95 | 1.88 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 9.60 | 1.96 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $5,400 | 9.12 | 1.69 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,100 | 8.85 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,500 | 8.64 | 1.92 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,500 | 7.05 | 1.57 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,400 | 8.53 | 1.94 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,500 | 6.81 | 1.51 |
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.