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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 | Kirk Cousins |
| RB1 | LeSean McCoy |
| RB2 | Devonta Freeman |
| WR1 | Sterling Shepard |
| WR2 | Kendall Wright |
| WR3 | Michael Crabtree |
| TE | Zach Miller |
| Flex | Le’Veon Bell |
| D | Oakland Raiders |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 152.08 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 21.09 | 2.45 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,900 | 24.12 | 2.71 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,300 | 23.61 | 2.84 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,200 | 22.96 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $8,100 | 19.21 | 2.37 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,300 | 23.61 | 2.84 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $8,600 | 21.09 | 2.45 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,000 | 22.48 | 2.81 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 23.59 | 2.54 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 20.49 | 2.41 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $8,300 | 17.44 | 2.10 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 17.91 | 2.06 |
| DeMarco Murray | TEN | $7,600 | 16.31 | 2.15 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 15.97 | 1.90 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,800 | 13.46 | 1.98 |
| Rob Kelley | WAS | $5,800 | 12.37 | 2.13 |
| Bilal Powell | NYJ | $6,300 | 12.93 | 2.05 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $7,300 | 14.08 | 1.93 |
| Ameer Abdullah | DET | $6,100 | 11.46 | 1.88 |
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 23.59 | 2.54 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,100 | 19.07 | 2.10 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,000 | 16.65 | 1.85 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,400 | 17.77 | 2.12 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.03 |
| Jordy Nelson | GB | $7,700 | 15.14 | 1.97 |
| Michael Crabtree | OAK | $6,900 | 13.74 | 1.99 |
| Michael Thomas | LA | $8,700 | 13.74 | 1.58 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $7,900 | 13.74 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,800 | 10.94 | 1.89 |
| Kendall Wright | CHI | $5,200 | 8.50 | 1.63 |
| Rishard Matthews | TEN | $6,100 | 10.79 | 1.77 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Allen Hurns | JAX | $5,200 | 8.72 | 1.68 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $6,800 | 12.97 | 1.91 |
| Brandon Marshall | DEN | $6,800 | 11.88 | 1.75 |
| Eric Decker | TEN | $6,500 | 12.24 | 1.88 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,000 | 15.95 | 1.99 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $7,100 | 12.46 | 1.75 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,600 | 12.20 | 1.85 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,500 | 11.83 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Miller | CHI | $4,500 | 9.28 | 2.06 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,900 | 10.62 | 1.80 |
| Antonio Gates | LAC | $5,400 | 9.13 | 1.69 |
| Coby Fleener | NO | $6,300 | 8.77 | 1.39 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,900 | 8.54 | 1.74 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $5,100 | 8.40 | 1.65 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,900 | 7.88 | 1.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 8.26 | 1.84 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,600 | 7.75 | 1.68 |
| Oakland Raiders | OAK | $4,700 | 6.88 | 1.46 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,500 | 7.51 | 1.67 |
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.