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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 | Blake Bortles |
| RB1 | James White |
| RB2 | Mark Ingram |
| WR1 | Alshon Jeffery |
| WR2 | Michael Thomas |
| WR3 | Julio Jones |
| TE | Zach Ertz |
| Flex | Latavius Murray |
| D | Jaguars |
| Salary | $50,000 |
| Expected Points | 136.47 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,000 | 20.92 | 2.99 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,300 | 18.70 | 2.97 |
| Case Keenum | DEN | $6,100 | 16.54 | 2.71 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $5,200 | 16.48 | 3.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Bortles | JAX | $5,000 | 15.95 | 3.19 |
| Nick Foles | PHI | $5,200 | 16.48 | 3.17 |
| Tom Brady | NE | $7,000 | 20.92 | 2.99 |
| Drew Brees | NO | $6,300 | 18.70 | 2.97 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le’Veon Bell | PIT | $9,600 | 21.84 | 2.28 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $7,800 | 18.57 | 2.38 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $6,900 | 16.72 | 2.42 |
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $6,600 | 16.15 | 2.45 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $7,300 | 15.73 | 2.15 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $5,900 | 14.17 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James White | NE | $4,300 | 12.54 | 2.92 |
| Latavius Murray | MIN | $5,400 | 13.80 | 2.56 |
| Dion Lewis | TEN | $6,600 | 16.15 | 2.45 |
| Mark Ingram | NO | $5,600 | 13.67 | 2.44 |
| Leonard Fournette | JAX | $6,900 | 16.72 | 2.42 |
| Devonta Freeman | ATL | $5,900 | 14.17 | 2.40 |
Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 20.69 | 2.62 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,100 | 20.34 | 2.51 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,200 | 18.57 | 2.58 |
| Adam Thielen | MIN | $7,600 | 16.47 | 2.17 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $6,200 | 15.28 | 2.46 |
| Brandin Cooks | LA | $7,000 | 15.17 | 2.17 |
| Alshon Jeffery | PHI | $5,500 | 14.47 | 2.63 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | PIT | $6,000 | 12.67 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alshon Jeffery | PHI | $5,500 | 14.47 | 2.63 |
| Julio Jones | ATL | $7,900 | 20.69 | 2.62 |
| Michael Thomas | NYG | $7,200 | 18.57 | 2.58 |
| Antonio Brown | PIT | $8,100 | 20.34 | 2.51 |
| Stefon Diggs | MIN | $6,200 | 15.28 | 2.46 |
| Marqise Lee | JAX | $5,100 | 12.44 | 2.44 |
| Rishard Matthews | NYJ | $4,500 | 10.78 | 2.40 |
| Dede Westbrook | JAX | $4,400 | 10.54 | 2.40 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,800 | 16.28 | 2.81 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,100 | 15.89 | 2.24 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,000 | 12.09 | 2.42 |
| Kyle Rudolph | MIN | $4,700 | 9.44 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | PHI | $5,800 | 16.28 | 2.81 |
| Delanie Walker | TEN | $5,000 | 12.09 | 2.42 |
| Rob Gronkowski | NE | $7,100 | 15.89 | 2.24 |
| Marcedes Lewis | GB | $2,500 | 5.57 | 2.23 |
Defenses & Special Teams
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | JAX | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.18 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
| Eagles | PHI | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | PHI | $2,600 | 8.48 | 3.26 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $3,300 | 10.50 | 3.18 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 7.96 | 2.49 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,800 | 9.16 | 2.41 |
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.