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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 | Matt Ryan |
| RB1 | Austin Ekeler |
| RB2 | Nick Chubb |
| WR1 | Julio Jones |
| WR2 | A.J. Green |
| WR3 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| Flex | Kareem Hunt |
| D | Lions |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 161.83 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,800 | 24.80 | 3.65 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $5,900 | 23.81 | 4.03 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,600 | 21.81 | 3.30 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $5,900 | 21.12 | 3.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $5,900 | 23.81 | 4.03 |
| Eli Manning | NYG | $4,800 | 18.82 | 3.92 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $5,200 | 19.85 | 3.82 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,800 | 24.80 | 3.65 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 27.69 | 2.83 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,000 | 24.94 | 2.77 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,100 | 22.03 | 2.72 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,500 | 21.54 | 2.53 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,700 | 19.83 | 2.57 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $6,800 | 19.67 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $4,100 | 15.48 | 3.77 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $4,000 | 13.96 | 3.49 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $3,600 | 12.52 | 3.48 |
| Kerryon Johnson | DET | $4,500 | 14.23 | 3.16 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $6,100 | 18.57 | 3.04 |
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $4,700 | 14.25 | 3.03 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,600 | 22.90 | 2.66 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,100 | 22.85 | 3.22 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 21.41 | 2.85 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,000 | 20.24 | 2.89 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 20.06 | 2.57 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,700 | 19.40 | 2.52 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,900 | 18.88 | 2.39 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $7,000 | 18.42 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,100 | 22.85 | 3.22 |
| Willie Snead IV | BAL | $4,000 | 12.62 | 3.16 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,000 | 20.24 | 2.89 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,000 | 14.46 | 2.89 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,500 | 21.41 | 2.85 |
| Michael Crabtree | BAL | $5,100 | 14.30 | 2.80 |
| Danny Amendola | MIA | $3,900 | 10.73 | 2.75 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,400 | 17.56 | 2.74 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,200 | 19.06 | 3.07 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,100 | 17.21 | 2.42 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,400 | 14.01 | 2.59 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $4,800 | 12.55 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Allen | NE | $2,600 | 8.60 | 3.31 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,200 | 19.06 | 3.07 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $3,800 | 11.64 | 3.06 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $3,900 | 11.14 | 2.86 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LA | $3,500 | 9.50 | 2.71 |
| Chargers | LAC | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
| Vikings | MIN | $3,400 | 8.54 | 2.51 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $3,600 | 8.45 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | DET | $2,400 | 7.89 | 3.29 |
| Patriots | NE | $2,400 | 7.86 | 3.28 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,200 | 7.22 | 3.28 |
| Chargers | LAC | $2,900 | 9.29 | 3.20 |
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.