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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 | Case Keenum |
| RB1 | Bilal Powell |
| RB2 | Jordan Howard |
| WR1 | Michael Thomas |
| WR2 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR3 | Doug Baldwin |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| Flex | Leonard Fournette |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $49,100 |
| Expected Points | 145.76 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $8,800 | 21.17 | 2.41 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,300 | 21.04 | 2.53 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $8,200 | 19.71 | 2.40 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,600 | 19.47 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Keenum | MIN | $6,800 | 14.98 | 2.20 |
| C.J. Beathard | SF | $6,300 | 14.76 | 2.34 |
| Brock Osweiler | DEN | $6,000 | 13.66 | 2.28 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $6,700 | 15.44 | 2.30 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 22.27 | 2.37 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,700 | 20.07 | 2.31 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 17.34 | 2.09 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.15 | 2.26 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.33 | 2.41 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Powell | NYJ | $6,000 | 12.56 | 2.09 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $7,200 | 17.33 | 2.41 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $0 | ||
| Orleans Darkwa | NYG | $5,300 | 12.08 | 2.28 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $6,700 | 12.93 | 1.93 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,700 | 20.07 | 2.31 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 18.25 | 1.96 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 14.97 | 2.00 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 15.13 | 1.89 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,900 | 14.52 | 1.84 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,400 | 13.49 | 1.82 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,500 | 13.00 | 1.73 |
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $6,800 | 11.99 | 1.76 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,900 | 11.56 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 8.94 | 1.99 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 14.97 | 2.00 |
| Marquise Goodwin | SF | $5,300 | 8.72 | 1.64 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $6,000 | 9.35 | 1.56 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $6,400 | 11.13 | 1.74 |
| Adam Humphries | TB | $4,800 | 6.44 | 1.34 |
| Taylor Gabriel | ATL | $5,400 | 7.66 | 1.42 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,700 | 11.70 | 2.05 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.38 | 2.02 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $7,400 | 11.81 | 1.60 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,400 | 10.50 | 1.64 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Derby | DEN | $0 | ||
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,100 | 16.38 | 2.02 |
| Garrett Celek | SF | $4,500 | 5.38 | 1.20 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,400 | 9.67 | 1.79 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,200 | 11.35 | 2.18 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,300 | 10.72 | 2.02 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,300 | 10.38 | 1.96 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $5,400 | 9.86 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,500 | 8.01 | 1.78 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,200 | 7.15 | 1.70 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $4,400 | 6.53 | 1.48 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,200 | 6.13 | 1.46 |
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.