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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 | Jordan Wilkins |
| RB2 | Saquon Barkley |
| WR1 | Cameron Batson |
| WR2 | Randall Cobb |
| WR3 | Marquez Valdes-Scantling |
| TE | Mo Alie-Cox |
| Flex | C.J. Anderson |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $34,000 |
| Expected Points | 111.82 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,100 | 28.06 | 3.95 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,000 | 23.83 | 3.40 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,200 | 20.80 | 3.35 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $6,300 | 20.78 | 3.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,100 | 28.06 | 3.95 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $5,100 | 17.40 | 3.41 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $4,400 | 15.03 | 3.41 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $7,000 | 23.83 | 3.40 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,200 | 23.00 | 2.80 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,500 | 19.27 | 2.57 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $6,700 | 16.71 | 2.49 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $9,100 | 16.58 | 1.82 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $6,000 | 16.48 | 2.75 |
| C.J. Anderson | LA | $5,400 | 16.36 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Wilkins | IND | $800 | 3.40 | 4.25 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $3,600 | 11.47 | 3.19 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $3,700 | 11.75 | 3.18 |
| C.J. Anderson | LA | $5,400 | 16.36 | 3.03 |
| Royce Freeman | DEN | $3,500 | 10.59 | 3.03 |
| Jeff Wilson Jr. | SF | $4,400 | 12.61 | 2.87 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $8,300 | 21.67 | 2.61 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 20.71 | 2.44 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,400 | 19.87 | 2.37 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,700 | 19.24 | 2.50 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $7,600 | 18.93 | 2.49 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,100 | 18.87 | 2.33 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,900 | 18.87 | 2.39 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,400 | 17.63 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Batson | TEN | $200 | 2.51 | 12.55 |
| Tajae Sharpe | TEN | $2,000 | 6.56 | 3.28 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
| DeAndre Carter | HOU | $3,600 | 9.95 | 2.76 |
| Darius Jennings | TEN | $1,000 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Kendrick Bourne | SF | $3,800 | 10.46 | 2.75 |
| Eli Rogers | PIT | $3,000 | 8.18 | 2.73 |
| Randall Cobb | GB | $5,000 | 13.66 | 2.73 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 19.35 | 2.69 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,700 | 17.16 | 2.56 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,300 | 16.67 | 2.65 |
| Jared Cook | OAK | $5,500 | 14.19 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Alie-Cox | IND | $600 | 3.35 | 5.58 |
| Luke Stocker | TEN | $600 | 2.99 | 4.98 |
| Ryan Hewitt | IND | $200 | 0.65 | 3.25 |
| Vance McDonald | PIT | $4,200 | 11.85 | 2.82 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.36 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,300 | 9.38 | 2.84 |
| Rams | LA | $3,900 | 8.64 | 2.22 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $3,700 | 8.47 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,800 | 9.42 | 3.36 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,600 | 7.85 | 3.02 |
| Redskins | WAS | $2,200 | 6.45 | 2.93 |
| Eagles | PHI | $2,700 | 7.80 | 2.89 |
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.