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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 | Jared Goff |
| RB1 | Todd Gurley II |
| RB2 | Alvin Kamara |
| WR1 | Courtland Sutton |
| WR2 | Paul Richardson Jr. |
| WR3 | Adam Thielen |
| TE | Kyle Rudolph |
| Flex | Isaiah Crowell |
| D | Dolphins |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 156.37 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,100 | 25.39 | 3.58 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,600 | 24.23 | 3.67 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,000 | 23.58 | 3.93 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $6,600 | 23.52 | 3.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,000 | 23.58 | 3.93 |
| Ryan Fitzpatrick | TB | $5,500 | 21.49 | 3.91 |
| Matt Ryan | ATL | $5,700 | 20.95 | 3.67 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,600 | 24.23 | 3.67 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,500 | 28.26 | 2.97 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $7,300 | 21.82 | 2.99 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $7,700 | 20.85 | 2.71 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $8,200 | 20.25 | 2.47 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $7,800 | 19.87 | 2.55 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,800 | 19.32 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peyton Barber | TB | $3,600 | 11.05 | 3.07 |
| Isaiah Crowell | NYJ | $4,200 | 12.68 | 3.02 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $4,500 | 13.47 | 2.99 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $7,300 | 21.82 | 2.99 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,500 | 28.26 | 2.97 |
| Chris Carson | SEA | $4,700 | 13.72 | 2.92 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,900 | 25.39 | 2.85 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 20.85 | 2.57 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 20.59 | 2.61 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,600 | 19.87 | 2.61 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,300 | 19.72 | 2.38 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $8,500 | 19.56 | 2.30 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,400 | 19.53 | 2.32 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $8,000 | 19.39 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $3,900 | 12.47 | 3.20 |
| Paul Richardson Jr. | WAS | $3,800 | 11.91 | 3.13 |
| Laquon Treadwell | MIN | $3,300 | 9.89 | 3.00 |
| Willie Snead IV | BAL | $4,200 | 12.17 | 2.90 |
| DeSean Jackson | TB | $5,000 | 14.42 | 2.88 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,900 | 25.39 | 2.85 |
| Anthony Miller | CHI | $3,700 | 10.44 | 2.82 |
| Michael Crabtree | BAL | $4,800 | 13.29 | 2.77 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,600 | 16.62 | 2.52 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,600 | 12.41 | 2.22 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $4,700 | 12.16 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $3,600 | 12.18 | 3.38 |
| Benjamin Watson | NO | $3,200 | 8.59 | 2.68 |
| Charles Clay | BUF | $2,700 | 7.11 | 2.63 |
| O.J. Howard | TB | $4,300 | 11.17 | 2.60 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $4,100 | 10.61 | 2.59 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,800 | 8.08 | 2.89 |
| Chiefs | KC | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Vikings | MIN | $2,900 | 7.67 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | KC | $2,700 | 8.01 | 2.97 |
| Chargers | LAC | $2,300 | 6.79 | 2.95 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,800 | 8.08 | 2.89 |
| Redskins | WAS | $2,600 | 7.39 | 2.84 |
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