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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 | Patrick Mahomes |
| RB1 | Todd Gurley II |
| RB2 | Alex Collins |
| WR1 | Seth Roberts |
| WR2 | Brandon LaFell |
| WR3 | Michael Thomas |
| TE | Evan Engram |
| Flex | Kareem Hunt |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 161.08 |
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 | 27.42 | 3.92 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,200 | 23.57 | 3.80 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,500 | 23.55 | 3.62 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,200 | 23.55 | 3.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 27.42 | 3.92 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $5,700 | 21.79 | 3.82 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,200 | 23.55 | 3.80 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,200 | 23.57 | 3.80 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,000 | 31.44 | 3.49 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,700 | 26.18 | 3.01 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,900 | 25.41 | 2.86 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,200 | 23.75 | 2.90 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,500 | 23.26 | 2.74 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,000 | 23.00 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,000 | 31.44 | 3.49 |
| Alex Collins | BAL | $4,400 | 14.10 | 3.20 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,300 | 22.67 | 3.11 |
| Tarik Cohen | CHI | $4,700 | 14.57 | 3.10 |
| Theo Riddick | DET | $4,000 | 12.34 | 3.08 |
| Chris Carson | SEA | $4,400 | 13.28 | 3.02 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 25.07 | 2.85 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,400 | 24.01 | 2.86 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,900 | 21.69 | 2.75 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 21.58 | 2.54 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,700 | 21.20 | 2.75 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $7,800 | 20.67 | 2.65 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $7,600 | 20.39 | 2.68 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,100 | 20.20 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seth Roberts | OAK | $3,000 | 9.68 | 3.23 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,400 | 24.01 | 2.86 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,800 | 25.07 | 2.85 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $5,800 | 16.41 | 2.83 |
| Amari Cooper | DAL | $5,400 | 15.07 | 2.79 |
| Brandon LaFell | OAK | $3,400 | 9.44 | 2.78 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $6,000 | 16.57 | 2.76 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,900 | 21.69 | 2.75 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 18.33 | 2.78 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,200 | 17.96 | 2.90 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $5,000 | 12.73 | 2.55 |
| O.J. Howard | TB | $4,900 | 12.30 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,000 | 11.60 | 2.90 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,200 | 17.96 | 2.90 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $4,100 | 11.67 | 2.85 |
| Ricky Seals-Jones | ARI | $2,900 | 8.21 | 2.83 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
| Cardinals | ARI | $3,100 | 8.86 | 2.86 |
| Chargers | LAC | $3,400 | 8.84 | 2.60 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,900 | 9.59 | 3.31 |
| Vikings | MIN | $2,400 | 7.58 | 3.16 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,800 | 8.55 | 3.05 |
| Redskins | WAS | $2,700 | 8.17 | 3.03 |
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