NFL Draftkings Picks for Sims Aug 8, 2020

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Deshaun Watson HOU $7,100 23.14 3.26
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,000 22.87 2.86
Jared Goff LAR $6,200 20.26 3.27
Drew Brees NO $7,500 19.05 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jared Goff LAR $6,200 20.26 3.27
Deshaun Watson HOU $7,100 23.14 3.26
Daniel Jones NYG $5,800 17.87 3.08
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA $6,100 18.35 3.01

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dalvin Cook MIN $6,400 21.86 3.42
Saquon Barkley NYG $7,000 20.90 2.99
Derrick Henry TEN $6,300 20.18 3.20
Alvin Kamara NO $6,100 19.28 3.16
Leonard Fournette JAX $5,900 15.75 2.67
Le’Veon Bell NYJ $6,600 15.11 2.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dalvin Cook MIN $6,400 21.86 3.42
Derrick Henry TEN $6,300 20.18 3.20
Alvin Kamara NO $6,100 19.28 3.16
Saquon Barkley NYG $7,000 20.90 2.99
Duke Johnson HOU $3,100 8.45 2.73
James White NE $5,400 14.45 2.68

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Michael Thomas NO $7,200 26.72 3.71
Robert Woods LAR $5,200 16.83 3.24
Cooper Kupp LAR $6,500 15.97 2.46
Tyreek Hill KC $7,600 15.93 2.10
DeVante Parker MIA $6,800 15.43 2.27
Julian Edelman NE $7,200 15.42 2.14
Golden Tate NYG $6,000 14.18 2.36
DJ Chark Jr. JAX $6,500 14.12 2.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sterling Shepard NYG $3,500 13.05 3.73
Michael Thomas NO $7,200 26.72 3.71
Robert Woods LAR $5,200 16.83 3.24
Chris Conley JAX $3,100 9.69 3.13
Will Fuller V HOU $4,500 13.14 2.92
Preston Williams MIA $3,000 8.20 2.73
Cooper Kupp LAR $6,500 15.97 2.46
Jamison Crowder NYJ $5,100 12.44 2.44

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $5,900 16.46 2.79
Evan Engram NYG $5,600 14.80 2.64
Tyler Higbee LAR $4,800 10.95 2.28
Jared Cook NO $5,300 10.90 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonnu Smith TEN $2,900 8.89 3.06
Travis Kelce KC $5,900 16.46 2.79
Evan Engram NYG $5,600 14.80 2.64
Kyle Rudolph MIN $4,400 10.23 2.32

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rams LAR $2,700 9.43 3.49
Bills BUF $2,500 8.34 3.34
Chiefs KC $2,900 8.31 2.87
Patriots NE $3,000 8.10 2.70

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rams LAR $2,700 9.43 3.49
Bills BUF $2,500 8.34 3.34
Chiefs KC $2,900 8.31 2.87
Patriots NE $3,000 8.10 2.70

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.