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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 | Blake Bortles |
| RB1 | Leonard Fournette |
| RB2 | Tevin Coleman |
| WR1 | Dede Westbrook |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Kelvin Benjamin |
| TE | Travis Kelce |
| Flex | Mark Ingram |
| D | Rams |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 137.24 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Smith | WAS | $6,300 | 19.93 | 3.16 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,000 | 19.68 | 3.28 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,500 | 18.34 | 2.82 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,400 | 17.81 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $6,000 | 19.68 | 3.28 |
| Alex Smith | WAS | $6,300 | 19.93 | 3.16 |
| Marcus Mariota | TEN | $5,500 | 15.68 | 2.85 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,500 | 18.34 | 2.82 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,700 | 23.63 | 2.44 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,400 | 23.44 | 3.17 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,600 | 20.89 | 2.43 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,900 | 17.90 | 2.59 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,100 | 17.13 | 2.11 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $6,300 | 15.65 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $7,400 | 23.44 | 3.17 |
| Tevin Coleman | ATL | $4,100 | 10.93 | 2.67 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $6,900 | 17.90 | 2.59 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $6,300 | 15.65 | 2.48 |
| Jonathan Stewart | NYG | $3,500 | 8.56 | 2.45 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,700 | 23.63 | 2.44 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,800 | 18.42 | 2.36 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,000 | 17.45 | 2.18 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $6,800 | 16.07 | 2.36 |
| Robert Woods | LA | $6,600 | 14.92 | 2.26 |
| Devin Funchess | CAR | $5,900 | 12.97 | 2.20 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,200 | 12.66 | 2.43 |
| Rishard Matthews | NYJ | $4,900 | 12.65 | 2.58 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $5,600 | 12.54 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dede Westbrook | JAX | $4,400 | 11.48 | 2.61 |
| Kelvin Benjamin | KC | $3,500 | 9.11 | 2.60 |
| Rishard Matthews | NYJ | $4,900 | 12.65 | 2.58 |
| Taylor Gabriel | CHI | $3,000 | 7.63 | 2.54 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,200 | 12.66 | 2.43 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,800 | 18.42 | 2.36 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $6,800 | 16.07 | 2.36 |
| Albert Wilson | MIA | $3,300 | 7.70 | 2.33 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 17.14 | 2.41 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $4,700 | 11.56 | 2.46 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $5,000 | 9.22 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $4,700 | 11.56 | 2.46 |
| Austin Hooper | ATL | $2,900 | 7.04 | 2.43 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 17.14 | 2.41 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $4,000 | 9.45 | 2.36 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | JAX | $4,400 | 11.84 | 2.69 |
| Rams | LA | $2,700 | 9.14 | 3.39 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,400 | 8.15 | 2.40 |
| Saints | NO | $3,200 | 6.48 | 2.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LA | $2,700 | 9.14 | 3.39 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,100 | 6.40 | 3.05 |
| Falcons | ATL | $2,000 | 5.51 | 2.76 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $4,400 | 11.84 | 2.69 |
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