NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 9, 2022

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Allen BUF $8,500 26.51 3.12
Jalen Hurts PHI $8,400 24.19 2.88
Patrick Mahomes KC $7,700 24.01 3.12
Joe Burrow CIN $6,600 21.71 3.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joe Burrow CIN $6,600 21.71 3.29
Geno Smith SEA $5,800 18.91 3.26
Trevor Lawrence JAX $5,200 16.95 3.26
Josh Allen BUF $8,500 26.51 3.12

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Austin Ekeler LAC $8,800 22.69 2.58
Derrick Henry TEN $8,000 21.72 2.72
Aaron Jones GB $7,400 18.69 2.53
Josh Jacobs LV $7,300 18.36 2.51
Alvin Kamara NO $7,800 18.34 2.35
Rhamondre Stevenson NE $6,200 17.09 2.76

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rhamondre Stevenson NE $6,200 17.09 2.76
Derrick Henry TEN $8,000 21.72 2.72
Austin Ekeler LAC $8,800 22.69 2.58
Aaron Jones GB $7,400 18.69 2.53
Josh Jacobs LV $7,300 18.36 2.51
Travis Etienne Jr. JAX $6,300 15.58 2.47

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyreek Hill MIA $8,500 25.68 3.02
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,400 25.29 3.01
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,600 24.42 2.84
Cooper Kupp LAR $8,900 24.41 2.74
DeAndre Hopkins ARI $7,900 22.29 2.82
Davante Adams LV $8,100 21.54 2.66
A.J. Brown PHI $7,800 21.45 2.75
Jaylen Waddle MIA $7,400 18.38 2.48

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyreek Hill MIA $8,500 25.68 3.02
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,400 25.29 3.01
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,600 24.42 2.84
DeAndre Hopkins ARI $7,900 22.29 2.82
A.J. Brown PHI $7,800 21.45 2.75
Cooper Kupp LAR $8,900 24.41 2.74
Joshua Palmer LAC $5,100 13.80 2.71
Davante Adams LV $8,100 21.54 2.66

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,800 21.76 2.79
Dallas Goedert PHI $5,000 13.06 2.61
Zach Ertz ARI $5,100 12.64 2.48
Gerald Everett LAC $4,800 10.72 2.23

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,800 21.76 2.79
Dallas Goedert PHI $5,000 13.06 2.61
Evan Engram JAX $3,300 8.48 2.57
Tyler Higbee LAR $3,700 9.22 2.49

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $4,100 9.10 2.22
Eagles PHI $4,200 9.04 2.15
Bills BUF $4,300 8.52 1.98
Falcons ATL $4,000 7.58 1.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jets NYJ $2,000 5.18 2.59
Buccaneers TB $3,000 7.26 2.42
Colts IND $2,700 6.16 2.28
Patriots NE $4,100 9.10 2.22

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.