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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 | Aaron Rodgers |
| RB1 | Mike Davis |
| RB2 | Kenyan Drake |
| WR1 | Dontrelle Inman |
| WR2 | Josh Doctson |
| WR3 | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| Flex | Carlos Hyde |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 146.71 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 22.10 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 21.90 | 2.58 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,800 | 20.82 | 2.37 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,000 | 20.04 | 2.50 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $8,500 | 21.90 | 2.58 |
| Blaine Gabbert | ARI | $6,800 | 15.17 | 2.23 |
| Kirk Cousins | WAS | $7,500 | 18.56 | 2.47 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,400 | 22.10 | 2.63 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,400 | 21.03 | 2.24 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,100 | 16.94 | 1.86 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,500 | 16.96 | 2.00 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,400 | 16.58 | 2.24 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 16.58 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Davis | SEA | $5,800 | 11.59 | 2.00 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $6,500 | 15.81 | 2.43 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,900 | 14.20 | 2.06 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $7,000 | 16.09 | 2.30 |
| Marshawn Lynch | OAK | $6,700 | 13.05 | 1.95 |
| Jerick McKinnon | MIN | $5,900 | 11.85 | 2.01 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 19.12 | 2.06 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,800 | 15.91 | 1.81 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 14.74 | 1.75 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 13.84 | 1.82 |
| Brandin Cooks | NE | $7,400 | 14.35 | 1.94 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 13.39 | 1.94 |
| Doug Baldwin | SEA | $7,100 | 13.07 | 1.84 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dontrelle Inman | CHI | $5,100 | 7.59 | 1.49 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $9,300 | 19.12 | 2.06 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $5,400 | 9.08 | 1.68 |
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $6,700 | 12.13 | 1.81 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Jeremy Maclin | BAL | $5,900 | 8.97 | 1.52 |
| Jermaine Kearse | NYJ | $6,500 | 8.34 | 1.28 |
| Travis Benjamin | LAC | $5,400 | 7.67 | 1.42 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 16.94 | 1.99 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,700 | 13.30 | 1.73 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,900 | 12.94 | 1.64 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $6,500 | 10.91 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $5,800 | 8.70 | 1.50 |
| Austin Seferian-Jenkins | NYJ | $5,500 | 6.10 | 1.11 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $5,300 | 6.56 | 1.24 |
| Ricky Seals-Jones | ARI | $5,300 | 6.83 | 1.29 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,900 | 12.78 | 2.17 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 10.82 | 2.16 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $4,600 | 10.26 | 2.23 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,700 | 10.20 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $4,300 | 8.01 | 1.86 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,100 | 7.04 | 1.72 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,200 | 6.25 | 1.49 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,400 | 8.79 | 2.00 |
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.