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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 | Chris Carson |
| RB2 | Todd Gurley II |
| WR1 | Jordy Nelson |
| WR2 | Anthony Miller |
| WR3 | Antonio Brown |
| TE | Kyle Rudolph |
| Flex | Kareem Hunt |
| D | Panthers |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 152.62 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 24.01 | 3.43 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,100 | 23.55 | 3.86 |
| Kirk Cousins | MIN | $6,300 | 22.12 | 3.51 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $6,000 | 22.07 | 3.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,100 | 23.55 | 3.86 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $4,700 | 17.56 | 3.74 |
| Jameis Winston | TB | $6,000 | 22.07 | 3.68 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,000 | 21.53 | 3.59 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,800 | 27.35 | 2.79 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,800 | 24.65 | 2.80 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,100 | 20.36 | 2.87 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,500 | 19.43 | 2.59 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $7,300 | 19.34 | 2.65 |
| James White | NE | $7,600 | 19.26 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Carson | SEA | $4,300 | 13.36 | 3.11 |
| Isaiah Crowell | NYJ | $3,700 | 11.23 | 3.04 |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | $5,200 | 15.61 | 3.00 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $3,900 | 11.50 | 2.95 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $4,700 | 13.77 | 2.93 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $4,900 | 14.31 | 2.92 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 24.37 | 2.87 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $9,000 | 22.98 | 2.55 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,500 | 22.07 | 2.94 |
| A.J. Green | CIN | $8,000 | 20.71 | 2.59 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $7,600 | 19.51 | 2.57 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $7,900 | 19.12 | 2.42 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,800 | 18.92 | 2.43 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,200 | 18.75 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Nelson | OAK | $4,700 | 14.52 | 3.09 |
| Anthony Miller | CHI | $3,400 | 10.41 | 3.06 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $7,500 | 22.07 | 2.94 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 24.37 | 2.87 |
| Demaryius Thomas | DEN | $4,900 | 14.08 | 2.87 |
| Danny Amendola | MIA | $4,500 | 12.81 | 2.85 |
| Paul Richardson Jr. | WAS | $4,000 | 11.26 | 2.82 |
| Willie Snead IV | BAL | $4,200 | 11.81 | 2.81 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,800 | 17.64 | 2.59 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $6,100 | 15.74 | 2.58 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 15.28 | 2.31 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,700 | 12.78 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $3,600 | 10.47 | 2.91 |
| O.J. Howard | TB | $3,900 | 10.81 | 2.77 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,700 | 12.78 | 2.72 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,600 | 11.99 | 2.61 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $4,100 | 10.71 | 2.61 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,600 | 9.09 | 2.53 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,500 | 8.23 | 3.29 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,100 | 8.12 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,200 | 7.82 | 3.55 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,500 | 8.23 | 3.29 |
| Steelers | PIT | $2,300 | 7.50 | 3.26 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,300 | 6.80 | 2.96 |
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.