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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 | Alex Smith |
| RB1 | Mark Ingram |
| RB2 | Kenyan Drake |
| WR1 | Albert Wilson |
| WR2 | Julio Jones |
| WR3 | Julian Edelman |
| TE | Jimmy Graham |
| Flex | Ezekiel Elliott |
| D | Rams |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 154.66 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,500 | 22.62 | 3.48 |
| Alex Smith | WAS | $5,600 | 22.54 | 4.03 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,900 | 22.50 | 3.26 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $6,300 | 22.35 | 3.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Smith | WAS | $5,600 | 22.54 | 4.03 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $5,500 | 20.46 | 3.72 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $5,700 | 21.17 | 3.71 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $6,300 | 22.35 | 3.55 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,400 | 26.75 | 2.85 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 25.05 | 3.02 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 24.14 | 2.81 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,700 | 23.65 | 2.44 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,700 | 20.76 | 2.70 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,000 | 19.57 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ingram | NO | $5,200 | 15.78 | 3.03 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 25.05 | 3.02 |
| Alfred Morris | SF | $3,600 | 10.85 | 3.01 |
| Aaron Jones | GB | $4,300 | 12.82 | 2.98 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $4,700 | 13.98 | 2.97 |
| Isaiah Crowell | NYJ | $4,100 | 12.16 | 2.97 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 24.47 | 2.88 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 23.87 | 2.62 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,500 | 23.00 | 2.71 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,000 | 21.61 | 2.70 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,800 | 21.23 | 2.72 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,700 | 20.18 | 2.62 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $6,900 | 19.78 | 2.87 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,500 | 19.20 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Wilson | MIA | $3,700 | 11.49 | 3.11 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $4,000 | 12.12 | 3.03 |
| Paul Richardson Jr. | WAS | $4,200 | 12.62 | 3.00 |
| Jordy Nelson | OAK | $4,500 | 13.41 | 2.98 |
| Mike Williams | LAC | $4,200 | 12.47 | 2.97 |
| Chad Williams | ARI | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $5,500 | 15.88 | 2.89 |
| Christian Kirk | ARI | $3,700 | 10.69 | 2.89 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 15.87 | 2.44 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,400 | 15.71 | 2.45 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 14.61 | 2.44 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,400 | 14.45 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,700 | 14.42 | 3.07 |
| C.J. Uzomah | CIN | $2,900 | 8.49 | 2.93 |
| Geoff Swaim | DAL | $2,800 | 8.07 | 2.88 |
| Ricky Seals-Jones | ARI | $2,900 | 8.08 | 2.79 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LA | $3,800 | 11.05 | 2.91 |
| Titans | TEN | $4,000 | 9.57 | 2.39 |
| Panthers | CAR | $3,300 | 8.33 | 2.52 |
| Chargers | LAC | $3,100 | 8.19 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,100 | 6.11 | 2.91 |
| Rams | LA | $3,800 | 11.05 | 2.91 |
| Steelers | PIT | $2,400 | 6.91 | 2.88 |
| Falcons | ATL | $2,000 | 5.57 | 2.79 |
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.