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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 | Todd Gurley II |
| RB2 | Carlos Hyde |
| WR1 | Rod Streater |
| WR2 | Julio Jones |
| WR3 | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| Flex | Kareem Hunt |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $49,800 |
| Expected Points | 151.74 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 23.93 | 3.42 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,400 | 22.74 | 3.55 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,300 | 21.82 | 3.46 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $6,800 | 21.47 | 3.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,000 | 21.41 | 3.57 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,400 | 22.74 | 3.55 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $5,600 | 19.63 | 3.50 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,300 | 21.82 | 3.46 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,500 | 25.52 | 2.69 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,200 | 25.49 | 2.77 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $7,400 | 19.88 | 2.69 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,700 | 19.80 | 2.57 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,600 | 18.13 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Clement | PHI | $4,300 | 13.05 | 3.03 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $6,000 | 17.71 | 2.95 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $3,800 | 10.58 | 2.78 |
| Carlos Hyde | CLE | $4,800 | 13.31 | 2.77 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,200 | 25.49 | 2.77 |
| Rex Burkhead | NE | $4,200 | 11.53 | 2.74 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 25.90 | 2.94 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,900 | 23.87 | 2.68 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 22.10 | 2.80 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,500 | 20.40 | 2.40 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,300 | 19.82 | 2.39 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,200 | 18.68 | 2.28 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,200 | 18.57 | 2.58 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,800 | 18.41 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Streater | CLE | $200 | 1.56 | 7.78 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $3,700 | 11.06 | 2.99 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 25.90 | 2.94 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 22.10 | 2.80 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $3,800 | 10.57 | 2.78 |
| Allen Robinson II | CHI | $5,400 | 14.70 | 2.72 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $5,400 | 14.58 | 2.70 |
| Brandon Marshall | SEA | $4,500 | 12.17 | 2.70 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,400 | 18.52 | 2.50 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 16.35 | 2.44 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,800 | 16.00 | 2.35 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,400 | 12.91 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $3,400 | 11.90 | 3.50 |
| Benjamin Watson | NO | $3,100 | 9.04 | 2.92 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $4,000 | 11.12 | 2.78 |
| Austin Hooper | ATL | $2,900 | 7.88 | 2.72 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
| Vikings | MIN | $4,300 | 10.76 | 2.50 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $4,000 | 10.50 | 2.63 |
| Eagles | PHI | $3,000 | 8.88 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 12.36 | 3.53 |
| Ravens | BAL | $2,800 | 8.81 | 3.15 |
| Lions | DET | $2,000 | 6.15 | 3.08 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,700 | 8.02 | 2.97 |
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.