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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 | Ty Montgomery |
| RB2 | Ito Smith |
| WR1 | Richie James Jr. |
| WR2 | Julio Jones |
| WR3 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| TE | Rob Gronkowski |
| Flex | Saquon Barkley |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $45,000 |
| Expected Points | 146.05 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,900 | 24.21 | 3.51 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $6,600 | 24.19 | 3.67 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $12,200 | 24.03 | 1.97 |
| Deshaun Watson | HOU | $6,400 | 22.14 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $6,600 | 24.19 | 3.67 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $5,800 | 21.10 | 3.64 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,900 | 24.21 | 3.51 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $5,600 | 19.46 | 3.48 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $10,000 | 26.16 | 2.62 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,200 | 23.05 | 2.81 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,400 | 22.71 | 3.07 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,000 | 21.87 | 3.12 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,300 | 21.39 | 2.58 |
| Jordan Howard | CHI | $6,500 | 18.55 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Montgomery | GB | $2,600 | 9.34 | 3.59 |
| Ito Smith | ATL | $3,100 | 10.91 | 3.52 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,000 | 21.87 | 3.12 |
| Chris Carson | SEA | $4,400 | 13.71 | 3.12 |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | $4,500 | 13.91 | 3.09 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,400 | 22.71 | 3.07 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 24.19 | 3.06 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,700 | 22.76 | 2.62 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,800 | 22.65 | 2.90 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,500 | 21.53 | 2.53 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,000 | 21.40 | 2.68 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $7,800 | 21.17 | 2.71 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,700 | 21.16 | 2.75 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 20.80 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richie James Jr. | SF | $200 | 1.43 | 7.15 |
| Chris Godwin | TB | $4,400 | 14.31 | 3.25 |
| Michael Crabtree | BAL | $4,700 | 14.53 | 3.09 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 24.19 | 3.06 |
| Julian Edelman | NE | $6,100 | 18.32 | 3.00 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,800 | 22.65 | 2.90 |
| Anthony Miller | CHI | $3,500 | 9.96 | 2.85 |
| Paul Richardson Jr. | WAS | $4,100 | 11.39 | 2.78 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,100 | 19.15 | 3.14 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,100 | 18.16 | 2.56 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,800 | 17.95 | 2.64 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,200 | 14.40 | 2.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,100 | 19.15 | 3.14 |
| C.J. Uzomah | CIN | $3,000 | 8.44 | 2.81 |
| Jordan Reed | WAS | $5,200 | 14.40 | 2.77 |
| Geoff Swaim | DAL | $2,900 | 7.93 | 2.73 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,300 | 11.48 | 3.48 |
| Rams | LA | $3,100 | 10.48 | 3.38 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,600 | 8.96 | 3.45 |
| Ravens | BAL | $2,800 | 8.45 | 3.02 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,300 | 11.48 | 3.48 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,600 | 8.96 | 3.45 |
| Rams | LA | $3,100 | 10.48 | 3.38 |
| Bills | BUF | $2,200 | 6.71 | 3.05 |
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.