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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 | Eli Manning |
| RB1 | James Conner |
| RB2 | Alvin Kamara |
| WR1 | Keelan Cole |
| WR2 | Larry Fitzgerald |
| WR3 | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Jesse James |
| Flex | Melvin Gordon III |
| D | Ravens |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 149.09 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,200 | 23.91 | 3.32 |
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $6,400 | 21.29 | 3.33 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $6,800 | 20.92 | 3.08 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $7,500 | 20.83 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Manning | NYG | $4,700 | 15.88 | 3.38 |
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $6,400 | 21.29 | 3.33 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,200 | 23.91 | 3.32 |
| Joe Flacco | BAL | $4,900 | 16.20 | 3.31 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,600 | 24.83 | 2.59 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,800 | 23.37 | 2.66 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,500 | 22.68 | 2.67 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $6,800 | 20.56 | 3.02 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,100 | 19.14 | 2.70 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $6,900 | 17.73 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Conner | PIT | $4,500 | 14.42 | 3.20 |
| Rex Burkhead | NE | $4,200 | 12.76 | 3.04 |
| Carlos Hyde | CLE | $4,500 | 13.67 | 3.04 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $6,800 | 20.56 | 3.02 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $4,100 | 12.26 | 2.99 |
| James White | NE | $4,000 | 11.76 | 2.94 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,600 | 25.48 | 2.96 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,500 | 20.46 | 2.73 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,600 | 20.35 | 2.68 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,000 | 18.63 | 2.66 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,800 | 18.35 | 2.35 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,600 | 18.23 | 2.76 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,300 | 18.21 | 2.19 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,300 | 17.75 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keelan Cole | JAX | $3,800 | 11.85 | 3.12 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,600 | 25.48 | 2.96 |
| Marquise Goodwin | SF | $4,600 | 13.56 | 2.95 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $3,800 | 11.07 | 2.91 |
| Emmanuel Sanders | DEN | $5,000 | 14.18 | 2.84 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $4,300 | 12.17 | 2.83 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $5,500 | 15.45 | 2.81 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $6,600 | 18.23 | 2.76 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,900 | 19.76 | 2.86 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 16.22 | 2.46 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,400 | 14.03 | 2.19 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $4,900 | 12.66 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jesse James | PIT | $2,700 | 8.58 | 3.18 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $3,600 | 11.30 | 3.14 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $4,000 | 12.53 | 3.13 |
| George Kittle | SF | $3,300 | 9.89 | 3.00 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | BAL | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
| Lions | DET | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Saints | NO | $3,600 | 9.54 | 2.65 |
| Rams | LA | $3,700 | 9.09 | 2.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | NE | $2,400 | 8.37 | 3.49 |
| Ravens | BAL | $3,800 | 11.41 | 3.00 |
| Lions | DET | $3,500 | 10.22 | 2.92 |
| Colts | IND | $2,400 | 6.85 | 2.85 |
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.