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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 | Jaylen Samuels |
| RB2 | Jeff Wilson Jr. |
| WR1 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR2 | Mike Evans |
| WR3 | Julio Jones |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| Flex | Alvin Kamara |
| D | Chiefs |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 156.88 |
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 | 24.82 | 3.55 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,600 | 24.71 | 3.74 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,300 | 22.80 | 3.62 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,800 | 22.78 | 3.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,600 | 24.71 | 3.74 |
| Mitchell Trubisky | CHI | $5,700 | 21.04 | 3.69 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $5,900 | 21.64 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $6,000 | 21.93 | 3.65 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,300 | 25.79 | 2.77 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,900 | 25.42 | 2.86 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,600 | 24.21 | 2.82 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,100 | 23.38 | 2.89 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $8,800 | 23.37 | 2.66 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $6,800 | 19.60 | 2.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Samuels | PIT | $3,700 | 14.13 | 3.82 |
| Jeff Wilson Jr. | SF | $3,800 | 12.18 | 3.21 |
| Isaiah Crowell | NYJ | $3,600 | 11.15 | 3.10 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $4,500 | 13.82 | 3.07 |
| Gus Edwards | BAL | $4,500 | 13.64 | 3.03 |
| Justin Jackson | LAC | $3,800 | 11.45 | 3.01 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 22.71 | 2.87 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,400 | 22.54 | 2.68 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 22.51 | 2.50 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,600 | 22.06 | 2.56 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,200 | 21.45 | 2.62 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,800 | 21.42 | 2.75 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 21.30 | 2.84 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,400 | 20.49 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $4,400 | 14.02 | 3.19 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $4,500 | 14.06 | 3.12 |
| Chris Godwin | TB | $4,900 | 14.40 | 2.94 |
| Danny Amendola | MIA | $4,000 | 11.76 | 2.94 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 22.71 | 2.87 |
| Dede Westbrook | JAX | $3,900 | 11.12 | 2.85 |
| Curtis Samuel | CAR | $4,000 | 11.40 | 2.85 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $6,600 | 18.77 | 2.84 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 18.99 | 2.83 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,400 | 17.09 | 2.67 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,700 | 16.08 | 2.82 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,500 | 15.11 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Engram | NYG | $3,700 | 11.27 | 3.04 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $4,800 | 14.02 | 2.92 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,700 | 18.99 | 2.83 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,700 | 16.08 | 2.82 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,600 | 9.40 | 2.61 |
| Chargers | LAC | $3,500 | 8.95 | 2.56 |
| Patriots | NE | $2,800 | 8.76 | 3.13 |
| Giants | NYG | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | KC | $2,300 | 8.37 | 3.64 |
| Redskins | WAS | $2,300 | 8.34 | 3.63 |
| Giants | NYG | $2,500 | 8.55 | 3.42 |
| Bears | CHI | $2,400 | 7.75 | 3.23 |
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.