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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 | Dak Prescott |
| RB1 | Carlos Hyde |
| RB2 | Le’Veon Bell |
| WR1 | Eric Decker |
| WR2 | Rishard Matthews |
| WR3 | Davante Adams |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| Flex | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Baltimore Ravens |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 149.69 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $9,300 | 22.05 | 2.37 |
| Derek Carr | OAK | $8,400 | 21.13 | 2.51 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $9,400 | 20.97 | 2.23 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $8,500 | 20.86 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,800 | 18.94 | 2.43 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,900 | 20.17 | 2.55 |
| Andy Dalton | CIN | $6,800 | 16.42 | 2.41 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,600 | 19.38 | 2.55 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $8,700 | 21.24 | 2.44 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,800 | 19.24 | 2.19 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.78 | 2.26 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,200 | 17.08 | 2.37 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $7,600 | 17.76 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,600 | 15.54 | 2.35 |
| Frank Gore | IND | $6,300 | 11.75 | 1.87 |
| C.J. Anderson | DEN | $6,900 | 16.04 | 2.32 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $7,200 | 17.08 | 2.37 |
| Ameer Abdullah | DET | $6,100 | 12.20 | 2.00 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,000 | 18.75 | 2.08 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $9,300 | 16.94 | 1.82 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,500 | 17.66 | 2.35 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,600 | 15.79 | 1.84 |
| Amari Cooper | OAK | $7,700 | 15.33 | 1.99 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,800 | 14.99 | 1.70 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,200 | 13.88 | 1.93 |
| Dez Bryant | DAL | $7,800 | 14.34 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Decker | TEN | $5,900 | 10.71 | 1.81 |
| Rishard Matthews | TEN | $6,200 | 11.29 | 1.82 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Jaron Brown | ARI | $4,500 | 8.85 | 1.97 |
| Brandon LaFell | CIN | $4,600 | 8.73 | 1.90 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $6,800 | 13.23 | 1.94 |
| Kendall Wright | CHI | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $6,000 | 9.98 | 1.66 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.89 | 1.77 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 12.49 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,500 | 11.65 | 1.79 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 11.33 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 11.33 | 1.74 |
| Zach Miller | CHI | $4,800 | 7.22 | 1.50 |
| Eric Ebron | DET | $5,200 | 7.87 | 1.51 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,300 | 8.32 | 1.57 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 11.57 | 2.31 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,000 | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,100 | 9.77 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,500 | 9.16 | 2.03 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,500 | 9.92 | 2.20 |
| Tennessee Titans | TEN | $4,300 | 8.61 | 2.00 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,200 | 7.39 | 1.76 |
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.