NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 5, 2021

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,000 25.49 3.19
Josh Allen BUF $7,900 24.92 3.15
Tom Brady TB $7,500 24.75 3.30
Kyler Murray ARI $8,000 24.37 3.05

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Daniel Jones NYG $6,000 21.39 3.56
Dak Prescott DAL $6,900 23.57 3.42
Kirk Cousins MIN $6,500 21.93 3.37
Tom Brady TB $7,500 24.75 3.30

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Derrick Henry TEN $9,000 25.68 2.85
Alvin Kamara NO $8,600 19.63 2.28
Austin Ekeler LAC $7,600 19.43 2.56
Aaron Jones GB $7,900 18.70 2.37
Saquon Barkley NYG $7,300 18.57 2.54
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $7,000 17.90 2.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alexander Mattison MIN $5,500 16.88 3.07
Artavis Pierce CHI $200 0.60 2.99
Derrick Henry TEN $9,000 25.68 2.85
D’Andre Swift DET $6,100 16.97 2.78
James Robinson JAX $6,000 16.61 2.77
Leonard Fournette TB $5,800 15.86 2.73

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Davante Adams GB $8,200 24.76 3.02
Tyreek Hill KC $8,500 23.99 2.82
Cooper Kupp LAR $7,900 22.33 2.83
DJ Moore CAR $7,500 21.66 2.89
Stefon Diggs BUF $7,100 20.93 2.95
Deebo Samuel SF $7,100 20.58 2.90
Justin Jefferson MIN $7,700 20.54 2.67
DeAndre Hopkins ARI $7,600 18.65 2.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Doctson ARI $200 1.74 8.72
Curtis Samuel WAS $3,000 10.05 3.35
Davante Adams GB $8,200 24.76 3.02
Stefon Diggs BUF $7,100 20.93 2.95
Cole Beasley BUF $4,700 13.69 2.91
Deebo Samuel SF $7,100 20.58 2.90
Jamison Crowder NYJ $4,900 14.23 2.90
Chris Godwin TB $6,200 17.97 2.90

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,300 23.81 3.26
Darren Waller LV $7,300 18.10 2.48
T.J. Hockenson DET $5,500 13.01 2.36
Mark Andrews BAL $5,300 12.82 2.42

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Matthews SF $200 1.15 5.73
Travis Kelce KC $7,300 23.81 3.26
Evan Engram NYG $3,200 9.24 2.89
Jared Cook LAC $3,600 9.87 2.74

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $4,900 11.08 2.26
Broncos DEN $4,200 8.14 1.94
Ravens BAL $3,800 7.95 2.09
Raiders LV $2,900 7.43 2.56

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jets NYJ $2,400 7.11 2.96
WAS Football Team WAS $2,300 6.16 2.68
Chargers LAC $2,700 6.97 2.58
Raiders LV $2,900 7.43 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.