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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 | Russell Wilson |
| RB1 | Le’Veon Bell |
| RB2 | Ezekiel Elliott |
| WR1 | Michael Thomas |
| WR2 | JuJu Smith-Schuster |
| WR3 | Josh Doctson |
| TE | Antonio Gates |
| Flex | Zach Ertz |
| D | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 147.6 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $9,000 | 22.46 | 2.50 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 19.75 | 2.38 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,600 | 18.23 | 2.12 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $9,000 | 22.46 | 2.50 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $8,300 | 19.75 | 2.38 |
| Andy Dalton | CIN | $6,900 | 15.04 | 2.18 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,300 | 22.56 | 2.43 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 20.67 | 2.49 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $0 | ||
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,300 | 18.42 | 2.22 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,300 | 17.45 | 2.10 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Collins | BAL | $0 | ||
| Marshawn Lynch | OAK | $6,600 | 11.16 | 1.69 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,800 | 12.00 | 1.76 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,300 | 20.67 | 2.49 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $8,100 | 18.70 | 2.31 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $0 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $0 | ||
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,300 | 15.75 | 1.90 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,100 | 15.64 | 1.93 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 15.20 | 1.88 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,500 | 14.89 | 1.75 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,800 | 13.62 | 1.75 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,000 | 13.47 | 1.92 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 13.05 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Thomas | LA | $4,500 | 8.57 | 1.90 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $0 | ||
| Chris Godwin | TB | $4,500 | 7.24 | 1.61 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $5,300 | 8.02 | 1.51 |
| DeVante Parker | MIA | $5,700 | 9.33 | 1.64 |
| Jarvis Landry | MIA | $6,800 | 13.05 | 1.92 |
| Dontrelle Inman | CHI | $4,800 | 6.25 | 1.30 |
| Keelan Cole | JAX | $5,300 | 10.02 | 1.89 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 14.94 | 2.13 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,400 | 14.84 | 1.77 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $6,600 | 11.45 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Gates | LAC | $4,500 | 6.64 | 1.48 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $7,300 | 14.39 | 1.97 |
| Vernon Davis | WAS | $6,000 | 8.07 | 1.35 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $5,100 | 7.95 | 1.56 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $0 | ||
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.80 | 2.41 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,600 | 10.90 | 1.95 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,600 | 10.43 | 2.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 9.48 | 2.06 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.80 | 2.41 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,800 | 9.31 | 1.94 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,600 | 10.43 | 2.27 |
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.