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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 | Spencer Ware |
| RB2 | Carlos Hyde |
| WR1 | DeAndre Hopkins |
| WR2 | Brandin Cooks |
| WR3 | Adam Humphries |
| TE | Eric Ebron |
| Flex | Todd Gurley II |
| D | Bears |
| Salary | $49,700 |
| Expected Points | 159.28 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,800 | 27.11 | 3.48 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,600 | 24.78 | 3.75 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,200 | 23.52 | 3.79 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,200 | 23.15 | 3.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Roethlisberger | PIT | $6,200 | 23.52 | 3.79 |
| Cam Newton | CAR | $6,600 | 24.78 | 3.75 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,200 | 23.15 | 3.73 |
| Jared Goff | LA | $6,400 | 23.09 | 3.61 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Gurley II | LA | $9,300 | 28.05 | 3.02 |
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,800 | 25.01 | 2.84 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 23.05 | 2.92 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $8,000 | 22.77 | 2.85 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,400 | 21.11 | 2.51 |
| James Conner | PIT | $7,200 | 19.59 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Ware | KC | $4,000 | 16.46 | 4.11 |
| Carlos Hyde | JAX | $3,300 | 11.11 | 3.37 |
| Lamar Miller | HOU | $4,600 | 14.93 | 3.25 |
| Kenyan Drake | MIA | $4,600 | 14.69 | 3.19 |
| Phillip Lindsay | DEN | $5,400 | 16.97 | 3.14 |
| Peyton Barber | TB | $3,700 | 11.33 | 3.06 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,200 | 22.66 | 2.76 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $8,100 | 21.74 | 2.68 |
| Tyreek Hill | KC | $9,200 | 21.44 | 2.33 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $8,300 | 21.27 | 2.56 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $8,100 | 21.04 | 2.60 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,700 | 20.74 | 2.69 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,300 | 20.14 | 2.43 |
| Davante Adams | GB | $7,900 | 19.85 | 2.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Ellington | DET | $3,500 | 10.81 | 3.09 |
| Chris Godwin | TB | $3,900 | 11.73 | 3.01 |
| Adam Humphries | TB | $4,200 | 12.42 | 2.96 |
| Demaryius Thomas | HOU | $4,300 | 12.35 | 2.87 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,000 | 19.58 | 2.80 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | HOU | $8,200 | 22.66 | 2.76 |
| Robby Anderson | NYJ | $3,500 | 9.48 | 2.71 |
| Kenny Golladay | DET | $6,700 | 18.08 | 2.70 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 18.72 | 2.60 |
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $6,700 | 17.88 | 2.67 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,700 | 15.69 | 2.75 |
| Eric Ebron | IND | $4,200 | 14.50 | 3.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Ebron | IND | $4,200 | 14.50 | 3.45 |
| Matt LaCosse | DEN | $2,500 | 7.22 | 2.89 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,300 | 12.12 | 2.82 |
| Greg Olsen | CAR | $4,100 | 11.35 | 2.77 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $3,300 | 10.98 | 3.33 |
| Chiefs | KC | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,700 | 8.98 | 3.33 |
| Rams | LA | $2,600 | 8.55 | 3.29 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiefs | KC | $2,700 | 9.37 | 3.47 |
| Dolphins | MIA | $2,700 | 8.98 | 3.33 |
| Bears | CHI | $3,300 | 10.98 | 3.33 |
| Rams | LA | $2,600 | 8.55 | 3.29 |
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