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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 | Drew Brees |
| RB1 | Gus Edwards |
| RB2 | Josh Adams |
| WR1 | Austin Carr |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Adam Thielen |
| TE | David Njoku |
| Flex | Melvin Gordon III |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 159.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,700 | 26.64 | 3.98 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $6,100 | 23.56 | 3.86 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,200 | 21.98 | 3.55 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,100 | 21.48 | 3.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,700 | 26.64 | 3.98 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $6,100 | 23.56 | 3.86 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $5,500 | 20.01 | 3.64 |
| Carson Wentz | PHI | $5,900 | 21.25 | 3.60 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 25.91 | 3.01 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,100 | 24.92 | 2.74 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,300 | 24.88 | 3.00 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,600 | 22.77 | 2.65 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,900 | 22.00 | 2.78 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,800 | 21.21 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gus Edwards | BAL | $4,400 | 13.63 | 3.10 |
| Josh Adams | PHI | $3,800 | 11.63 | 3.06 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $3,900 | 11.85 | 3.04 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,600 | 25.91 | 3.01 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,300 | 24.88 | 3.00 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $4,200 | 12.51 | 2.98 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,900 | 26.28 | 2.95 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 23.57 | 2.84 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 23.27 | 2.64 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,800 | 23.11 | 2.96 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,900 | 21.95 | 2.78 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 21.67 | 2.49 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,700 | 19.66 | 2.55 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,000 | 19.45 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Carr | NO | $3,000 | 9.94 | 3.31 |
| Quincy Enunwa | NYJ | $3,700 | 11.07 | 2.99 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,800 | 23.11 | 2.96 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,900 | 26.28 | 2.95 |
| Danny Amendola | MIA | $4,600 | 13.42 | 2.92 |
| Bruce Ellington | DET | $3,200 | 9.20 | 2.88 |
| Corey Davis | TEN | $5,200 | 14.83 | 2.85 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 23.57 | 2.84 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,400 | 18.32 | 2.86 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,200 | 14.89 | 2.40 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $5,100 | 14.14 | 2.77 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $4,700 | 11.41 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,400 | 18.32 | 2.86 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $3,600 | 10.19 | 2.83 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $5,100 | 14.14 | 2.77 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $3,200 | 8.85 | 2.77 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Chargers | LAC | $3,400 | 9.86 | 2.90 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,100 | 9.37 | 3.02 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,900 | 12.11 | 4.18 |
| Redskins | WAS | $2,600 | 7.96 | 3.06 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,100 | 9.37 | 3.02 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,000 | 8.84 | 2.95 |
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.