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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 | Tom Brady |
| RB1 | Akeem Hunt |
| RB2 | Dion Lewis |
| WR1 | Chris Godwin |
| WR2 | Julio Jones |
| WR3 | Marvin Jones Jr. |
| TE | Demetrius Harris |
| Flex | Mark Ingram |
| D | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Salary | $49,300 |
| Expected Points | 141.58 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,700 | 21.50 | 2.47 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,500 | 20.21 | 2.38 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $8,400 | 18.27 | 2.17 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,800 | 17.89 | 2.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $8,500 | 20.21 | 2.38 |
| Russell Wilson | SEA | $8,700 | 21.50 | 2.47 |
| Tyrod Taylor | BUF | $7,300 | 15.76 | 2.16 |
| Matthew Stafford | DET | $7,800 | 17.89 | 2.29 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,400 | 19.03 | 2.27 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,800 | 17.54 | 1.99 |
| LeSean McCoy | BUF | $8,200 | 17.76 | 2.17 |
| Melvin Gordon | LAC | $8,400 | 16.00 | 1.90 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,700 | 16.16 | 1.86 |
| Dion Lewis | NE | $7,200 | 16.08 | 2.23 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeem Hunt | KC | $4,500 | 9.47 | 2.10 |
| Carlos Hyde | SF | $6,900 | 13.48 | 1.95 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $5,800 | 15.49 | 2.67 |
| Jamaal Williams | GB | $6,700 | 13.85 | 2.07 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $8,400 | 19.03 | 2.27 |
| Bilal Powell | NYJ | $5,800 | 11.55 | 1.99 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 15.62 | 1.86 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,600 | 14.73 | 1.71 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,400 | 12.99 | 1.76 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $7,500 | 12.62 | 1.68 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $7,100 | 12.99 | 1.83 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,900 | 12.84 | 1.86 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $7,700 | 12.33 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin | TB | $5,400 | 10.19 | 1.89 |
| Roger Lewis | NYG | $5,100 | 8.74 | 1.71 |
| Will Fuller V | HOU | $0 | ||
| Randall Cobb | GB | $5,500 | 10.07 | 1.83 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $5,000 | 7.40 | 1.48 |
| Geronimo Allison | GB | $4,500 | 6.79 | 1.51 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $0 | ||
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $5,800 | 10.81 | 1.86 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $8,500 | 14.41 | 1.69 |
| Jimmy Graham | SEA | $6,700 | 10.39 | 1.55 |
| Jack Doyle | IND | $5,400 | 9.93 | 1.84 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $6,400 | 9.64 | 1.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demetrius Harris | KC | $4,500 | 7.11 | 1.58 |
| Cameron Brate | TB | $5,000 | 7.96 | 1.59 |
| Lance Kendricks | GB | $4,500 | 5.58 | 1.24 |
| Garrett Celek | SF | $5,300 | 5.81 | 1.10 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | $5,300 | 11.67 | 2.20 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $5,400 | 10.61 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $4,900 | 11.56 | 2.36 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,200 | 11.39 | 2.19 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LA | $4,700 | 8.73 | 1.86 |
| Carolina Panthers | CAR | $4,400 | 8.59 | 1.95 |
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.