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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 | Ben Roethlisberger |
| RB1 | Melvin Gordon III |
| RB2 | Peyton Barber |
| WR1 | DeAndre Hopkins |
| WR2 | Antonio Brown |
| WR3 | Dante Pettis |
| TE | Jared Cook |
| Flex | Dion Lewis |
| D | Lions |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 151.91 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,900 | 22.99 | 3.33 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $7,200 | 21.74 | 3.02 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $6,400 | 21.14 | 3.30 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $6,300 | 20.40 | 3.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,900 | 22.99 | 3.33 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $6,400 | 21.14 | 3.30 |
| Blaine Gabbert | TEN | $4,700 | 15.30 | 3.26 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $6,300 | 20.40 | 3.24 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $9,500 | 25.41 | 2.67 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,200 | 23.98 | 2.61 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $7,400 | 23.38 | 3.16 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,400 | 22.70 | 2.70 |
| David Johnson | ARI | $8,200 | 21.23 | 2.59 |
| James Conner | PIT | $6,700 | 18.85 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $7,400 | 23.38 | 3.16 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $4,000 | 12.40 | 3.10 |
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $5,000 | 15.40 | 3.08 |
| Rex Burkhead | NE | $4,400 | 12.86 | 2.92 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $6,200 | 18.03 | 2.91 |
| Chris Carson | SEA | $4,500 | 12.89 | 2.86 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 25.49 | 2.90 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,400 | 22.14 | 2.64 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,000 | 21.56 | 2.70 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,600 | 20.84 | 2.42 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,800 | 20.21 | 2.59 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,600 | 19.03 | 2.50 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $9,400 | 18.20 | 1.94 |
| Golden Tate | DET | $6,500 | 17.29 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Pettis | SF | $4,000 | 12.22 | 3.05 |
| Mohamed Sanu | ATL | $4,000 | 12.04 | 3.01 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,800 | 25.49 | 2.90 |
| Mike Williams | LAC | $3,700 | 10.66 | 2.88 |
| Ted Ginn Jr. | NO | $4,800 | 13.78 | 2.87 |
| Geronimo Allison | GB | $3,800 | 10.60 | 2.79 |
| Jarvis Landry | CLE | $6,300 | 17.21 | 2.73 |
| Mike Wallace | PHI | $3,900 | 10.66 | 2.73 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,000 | 17.91 | 2.56 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,100 | 15.08 | 2.47 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,900 | 13.62 | 2.31 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,000 | 12.71 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Cook | OAK | $3,600 | 11.13 | 3.09 |
| George Kittle | SF | $3,800 | 11.15 | 2.93 |
| Tyler Eifert | CIN | $3,500 | 10.04 | 2.87 |
| Ricky Seals-Jones | ARI | $2,900 | 8.12 | 2.80 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chargers | LAC | $3,600 | 10.75 | 2.99 |
| Rams | LA | $3,700 | 10.71 | 2.89 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,300 | 8.88 | 2.69 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,800 | 8.64 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | DET | $2,300 | 7.34 | 3.19 |
| Jets | NYJ | $2,500 | 7.83 | 3.13 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,800 | 8.64 | 3.09 |
| Ravens | BAL | $2,800 | 8.51 | 3.04 |
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.