NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 17, 2024

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
Joe Burrow CIN $7,200 24.51 3.40
Josh Allen BUF $8,500 24.43 2.87
Lamar Jackson BAL $8,000 24.18 3.02
Jayden Daniels WAS $7,800 22.89 2.93

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joe Burrow CIN $7,200 24.51 3.40
Joe Flacco IND $4,900 16.29 3.33
Baker Mayfield TB $6,900 22.67 3.29
Bo Nix DEN $6,200 20.13 3.25

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Saquon Barkley PHI $8,600 23.43 2.72
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,500 22.00 2.59
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,200 21.02 2.56
Josh Jacobs GB $8,100 19.59 2.42
James Cook BUF $7,200 18.80 2.61
Chase Brown CIN $7,600 18.54 2.44

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Saquon Barkley PHI $8,600 23.43 2.72
Tyjae Spears TEN $5,400 14.41 2.67
Zach Charbonnet SEA $6,000 15.68 2.61
James Cook BUF $7,200 18.80 2.61
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,500 22.00 2.59
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,200 21.02 2.56

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,400 23.72 2.82
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,300 23.32 2.81
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $7,700 22.01 2.86
Puka Nacua LAR $8,000 21.50 2.69
Nico Collins HOU $8,300 20.95 2.52
Terry McLaurin WAS $7,200 19.41 2.70
Mike Evans TB $7,500 19.11 2.55
Tee Higgins CIN $6,900 19.09 2.77

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $6,200 18.38 2.97
Josh Downs IND $4,800 14.24 2.97
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $7,700 22.01 2.86
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,400 23.72 2.82
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,300 23.32 2.81
Tee Higgins CIN $6,900 19.09 2.77
Terry McLaurin WAS $7,200 19.41 2.70
Puka Nacua LAR $8,000 21.50 2.69

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brock Bowers LV $6,700 17.81 2.66
George Kittle SF $6,000 16.73 2.79
Trey McBride ARI $6,200 15.35 2.48
Sam LaPorta DET $4,900 14.23 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Andrews BAL $4,300 13.11 3.05
Sam LaPorta DET $4,900 14.23 2.90
Mike Gesicki CIN $3,100 8.91 2.87
George Kittle SF $6,000 16.73 2.79

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bills BUF $3,600 8.82 2.45
Chargers LAC $3,400 8.54 2.51
Lions DET $3,300 8.10 2.45
Rams LAR $3,200 7.99 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Browns CLE $2,400 6.61 2.75
Jets NYJ $2,100 5.72 2.72
Steelers PIT $2,800 7.26 2.59
Cowboys DAL $2,500 6.47 2.59

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.