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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 | Russell Wilson |
| RB1 | Jerick McKinnon |
| RB2 | Carlos Hyde |
| WR1 | Jamison Crowder |
| WR2 | Sammy Watkins |
| WR3 | Emmanuel Sanders |
| TE | Benjamin Watson |
| Flex | Duke Johnson Jr. |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $44,900 |
| Expected Points | 135.38 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 22.48 | 2.47 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,600 | 23.29 | 2.71 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $8,800 | 20.80 | 2.36 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $7,600 | 19.94 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,600 | 23.29 | 2.71 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $7,600 | 19.94 | 2.62 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,100 | 22.48 | 2.47 |
| Paxton Lynch | DEN | $6,200 | 14.12 | 2.28 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 20.38 | 2.17 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,300 | 18.52 | 2.23 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,200 | 18.53 | 2.26 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 17.68 | 2.10 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 17.34 | 2.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $6,200 | 13.61 | 2.19 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,600 | 14.94 | 2.26 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $0 | ||
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $6,200 | 11.37 | 1.83 |
| Devontae Booker | DEN | $5,500 | 9.65 | 1.75 |
| J.D. McKissic | SEA | $5,500 | 9.52 | 1.73 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,600 | 18.40 | 1.92 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,900 | 14.62 | 1.85 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,800 | 14.81 | 1.90 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,300 | 14.35 | 1.73 |
| T.Y. Hilton | IND | $7,500 | 14.08 | 1.88 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,300 | 13.33 | 1.61 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,600 | 13.99 | 1.84 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,000 | 12.99 | 1.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Rogers | PIT | $4,500 | 6.73 | 1.50 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $6,300 | 12.09 | 1.92 |
| Sammy Watkins | LA | $5,900 | 11.66 | 1.98 |
| Kenny Stills | MIA | $5,600 | 11.08 | 1.98 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $6,200 | 9.44 | 1.52 |
| Cooper Kupp | LA | $5,400 | 11.17 | 2.07 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $4,900 | 7.71 | 1.57 |
| Donte Moncrief | IND | $4,900 | 6.82 | 1.39 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,700 | 15.21 | 1.98 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,500 | 14.47 | 1.93 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,600 | 12.76 | 1.68 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $7,600 | 11.74 | 1.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Watson | BAL | $4,800 | 7.40 | 1.54 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $5,800 | 9.42 | 1.62 |
| Hunter Henry | LAC | $5,400 | 7.49 | 1.39 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,700 | 9.38 | 1.64 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,500 | 13.23 | 2.41 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,100 | 10.14 | 1.99 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,800 | 9.81 | 2.04 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 9.98 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,500 | 13.23 | 2.41 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 8.23 | 1.79 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,300 | 6.80 | 1.58 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $4,300 | 6.86 | 1.59 |
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.