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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 | Philip Rivers |
| RB1 | Dion Lewis |
| RB2 | Duke Johnson Jr. |
| WR1 | Odell Beckham Jr. |
| WR2 | Marvin Jones Jr. |
| WR3 | Josh Doctson |
| TE | Jimmy Graham |
| Flex | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Patriots |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 151.04 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,200 | 25.35 | 3.52 |
| Aaron Rodgers | GB | $6,400 | 22.51 | 3.52 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,300 | 22.50 | 3.57 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,100 | 22.29 | 3.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Rivers | LAC | $6,000 | 22.06 | 3.68 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,100 | 22.29 | 3.65 |
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $4,900 | 17.63 | 3.60 |
| Marcus Mariota | TEN | $4,700 | 16.94 | 3.60 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,400 | 28.54 | 3.04 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $9,600 | 23.92 | 2.49 |
| Melvin Gordon III | LAC | $9,000 | 23.18 | 2.58 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,700 | 22.69 | 2.61 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $8,500 | 22.28 | 2.62 |
| James Conner | PIT | $8,300 | 21.18 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $4,600 | 14.37 | 3.12 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $4,500 | 13.96 | 3.10 |
| Duke Johnson Jr. | CLE | $4,700 | 14.48 | 3.08 |
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,400 | 28.54 | 3.04 |
| Wendell Smallwood | PHI | $3,500 | 10.35 | 2.96 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $5,100 | 14.93 | 2.93 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,500 | 22.54 | 2.65 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,200 | 22.39 | 2.73 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $8,300 | 21.82 | 2.63 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,100 | 21.42 | 2.64 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,000 | 18.93 | 2.70 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $7,800 | 18.92 | 2.43 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,100 | 18.80 | 2.65 |
| Tyler Boyd | CIN | $7,500 | 18.39 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordy Nelson | OAK | $3,800 | 10.91 | 2.87 |
| Josh Doctson | WAS | $4,300 | 12.30 | 2.86 |
| Marquez Valdes-Scantling | GB | $5,000 | 14.19 | 2.84 |
| David Moore | SEA | $3,900 | 10.96 | 2.81 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | DET | $5,500 | 15.47 | 2.81 |
| Larry Fitzgerald | ARI | $5,400 | 14.88 | 2.76 |
| Corey Davis | TEN | $4,500 | 12.41 | 2.76 |
| Odell Beckham Jr. | NYG | $8,200 | 22.39 | 2.73 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,000 | 17.54 | 2.51 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,600 | 15.99 | 2.42 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,600 | 13.06 | 2.84 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,300 | 12.98 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $3,500 | 10.15 | 2.90 |
| Jimmy Graham | GB | $4,600 | 13.06 | 2.84 |
| Evan Engram | NYG | $3,700 | 10.49 | 2.83 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,200 | 11.41 | 2.72 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,600 | 10.60 | 2.94 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,300 | 8.82 | 2.67 |
| Colts | IND | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
| Jets | NYJ | $3,400 | 8.48 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LA | $2,400 | 7.94 | 3.31 |
| Patriots | NE | $2,700 | 8.37 | 3.10 |
| Colts | IND | $2,800 | 8.62 | 3.08 |
| Bengals | CIN | $2,100 | 6.18 | 2.94 |
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.