NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 8, 2023

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
Jalen Hurts PHI $8,200 24.92 3.04
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,400 24.91 2.97
Josh Allen BUF $8,000 24.32 3.04
Lamar Jackson BAL $8,100 23.44 2.89

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Sam Howell WAS $5,200 16.50 3.17
Jalen Hurts PHI $8,200 24.92 3.04
Josh Allen BUF $8,000 24.32 3.04
Russell Wilson DEN $5,300 15.83 2.99

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,200 23.30 2.53
Alvin Kamara NO $7,300 19.97 2.74
Austin Ekeler LAC $8,000 18.55 2.32
Raheem Mostert MIA $7,700 18.00 2.34
Travis Etienne Jr. JAX $7,200 17.69 2.46
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $6,700 17.69 2.64

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Breece Hall NYJ $5,900 16.78 2.84
Alvin Kamara NO $7,300 19.97 2.74
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $6,700 17.69 2.64
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,200 23.30 2.53
Travis Etienne Jr. JAX $7,200 17.69 2.46
Isiah Pacheco KC $6,100 14.90 2.44

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cooper Kupp LAR $9,000 23.91 2.66
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,900 23.33 2.62
Tyreek Hill MIA $9,500 23.26 2.45
A.J. Brown PHI $8,000 22.78 2.85
Keenan Allen LAC $8,300 21.84 2.63
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,100 21.05 2.60
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $8,100 20.77 2.56
Davante Adams LV $8,000 19.53 2.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
A.J. Brown PHI $8,000 22.78 2.85
Christian Kirk JAX $5,900 16.73 2.83
DJ Moore CHI $5,900 15.92 2.70
Nico Collins HOU $5,500 14.86 2.70
Cooper Kupp LAR $9,000 23.91 2.66
Josh Downs IND $4,800 12.67 2.64
Keenan Allen LAC $8,300 21.84 2.63
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,900 23.33 2.62

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $8,400 21.44 2.55
Mark Andrews BAL $6,400 15.28 2.39
T.J. Hockenson MIN $6,200 13.74 2.22
Sam LaPorta DET $5,500 13.58 2.47

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trey McBride ARI $2,800 8.08 2.88
Dalton Kincaid BUF $3,200 9.08 2.84
Dalton Schultz HOU $3,900 10.57 2.71
Donald Parham Jr. LAC $3,000 8.04 2.68

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seahawks SEA $3,400 8.92 2.62
Chiefs KC $3,900 8.80 2.26
Dolphins MIA $3,800 8.71 2.29
Jets NYJ $4,000 8.70 2.17

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cardinals ARI $2,100 6.48 3.09
Bengals CIN $2,200 6.79 3.09
Jaguars JAX $2,800 8.50 3.04
Buccaneers TB $2,300 6.81 2.96

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.