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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 | Saquon Barkley |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Cameron Batson |
| WR2 | Darius Jennings |
| WR3 | Jehu Chesson |
| TE | MyCole Pruitt |
| Flex | Christian McCaffrey |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $37,000 |
| Expected Points | 116.36 |
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 | 26.50 | 3.79 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,300 | 22.29 | 3.54 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,500 | 21.71 | 3.34 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $6,000 | 21.08 | 3.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 26.50 | 3.79 |
| Taylor Heinicke | CAR | $4,000 | 14.59 | 3.65 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,300 | 22.29 | 3.54 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $6,000 | 21.08 | 3.51 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,000 | 25.82 | 2.87 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,800 | 25.81 | 2.93 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 22.48 | 2.85 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,100 | 19.08 | 2.69 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $7,600 | 18.92 | 2.49 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $6,900 | 18.56 | 2.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Breida | SF | $3,900 | 12.17 | 3.12 |
| Elijah McGuire | NYJ | $4,700 | 14.55 | 3.10 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,800 | 25.81 | 2.93 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $9,000 | 25.82 | 2.87 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 22.48 | 2.85 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $4,300 | 12.23 | 2.84 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,700 | 22.30 | 2.56 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 22.08 | 2.60 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,600 | 22.07 | 2.57 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,200 | 21.70 | 2.65 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,600 | 20.36 | 2.37 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,900 | 20.17 | 2.55 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $7,800 | 19.57 | 2.51 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,800 | 19.42 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Batson | TEN | $200 | 1.68 | 8.42 |
| Darius Jennings | TEN | $200 | 1.00 | 5.00 |
| Jehu Chesson | WAS | $200 | 0.97 | 4.87 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $3,000 | 11.11 | 3.70 |
| Michael Floyd | WAS | $1,200 | 3.98 | 3.31 |
| Tajae Sharpe | TEN | $2,200 | 6.40 | 2.91 |
| Zay Jones | BUF | $3,700 | 10.68 | 2.89 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $4,600 | 13.29 | 2.89 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,300 | 19.40 | 2.66 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,900 | 16.40 | 2.78 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,700 | 16.06 | 2.82 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,000 | 15.30 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MyCole Pruitt | TEN | $200 | 1.90 | 9.48 |
| Jeremy Sprinkle | WAS | $1,000 | 8.25 | 8.25 |
| Luke Stocker | TEN | $600 | 2.71 | 4.52 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $5,700 | 16.06 | 2.82 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 10.20 | 2.91 |
| Colts | IND | $3,300 | 9.38 | 2.84 |
| Rams | LA | $3,200 | 9.25 | 2.89 |
| Titans | TEN | $6,200 | 9.07 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots | NE | $2,500 | 7.99 | 3.20 |
| Giants | NYG | $2,100 | 6.50 | 3.10 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,700 | 8.23 | 3.05 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,000 | 8.85 | 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.