NFL Draftkings Picks for Sims Aug 9, 2020

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lamar Jackson BAL $7,600 28.46 3.74
Dak Prescott DAL $6,600 21.69 3.29
Matt Ryan ATL $7,200 21.59 3.00
Matthew Stafford DET $6,600 19.12 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Lamar Jackson BAL $7,600 28.46 3.74
Dak Prescott DAL $6,600 21.69 3.29
Matt Ryan ATL $7,200 21.59 3.00
Kyler Murray ARI $6,000 17.43 2.91

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey CAR $7,400 26.75 3.61
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $7,200 21.07 2.93
Mark Ingram II BAL $6,100 15.92 2.61
Nick Chubb CLE $6,600 15.49 2.35
Kenyan Drake ARI $5,600 15.40 2.75
Raheem Mostert SF $4,000 15.09 3.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Ekeler LAC $3,800 14.56 3.83
Raheem Mostert SF $4,000 15.09 3.77
Christian McCaffrey CAR $7,400 26.75 3.61
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $7,200 21.07 2.93
Kareem Hunt CLE $4,200 12.16 2.89
Kenyan Drake ARI $5,600 15.40 2.75

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Jones ATL $7,700 19.76 2.57
Chris Godwin TB $5,300 18.96 3.58
Mike Evans TB $7,100 18.31 2.58
Allen Robinson II CHI $7,000 17.53 2.50
DJ Moore CAR $5,900 16.25 2.75
Kenny Golladay DET $6,500 15.87 2.44
Keenan Allen LAC $7,300 15.31 2.10
Jarvis Landry CLE $4,700 15.03 3.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Godwin TB $5,300 18.96 3.58
Christian Kirk ARI $3,700 12.43 3.36
Michael Gallup DAL $4,200 13.80 3.29
Calvin Ridley ATL $4,500 14.54 3.23
Jarvis Landry CLE $4,700 15.03 3.20
Marvin Jones Jr. DET $4,900 14.81 3.02
Anthony Miller CHI $3,100 9.06 2.92
Mike Williams LAC $4,300 12.39 2.88

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
George Kittle SF $6,000 16.47 2.75
Mark Andrews BAL $4,900 14.55 2.97
Hunter Henry LAC $4,800 10.90 2.27
O.J. Howard TB $4,400 8.54 1.94

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Andrews BAL $4,900 14.55 2.97
George Kittle SF $6,000 16.47 2.75
Jack Doyle IND $3,200 7.78 2.43
Ian Thomas CAR $2,500 5.82 2.33

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ravens BAL $2,500 9.67 3.87
49ers SF $2,700 8.72 3.23
Colts IND $3,000 7.49 2.50
Falcons ATL $2,900 7.41 2.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ravens BAL $2,500 9.67 3.87
49ers SF $2,700 8.72 3.23
Buccaneers TB $2,500 7.16 2.86
Falcons ATL $2,900 7.41 2.56

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.