NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 18, 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
Lamar Jackson BAL $8,000 26.42 3.30
Joe Burrow CIN $7,500 25.13 3.35
Jayden Daniels WAS $7,800 24.77 3.18
Baker Mayfield TB $7,000 22.57 3.22

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joshua Dobbs SF $4,000 14.16 3.54
Russell Wilson PIT $5,300 18.09 3.41
Joe Burrow CIN $7,500 25.13 3.35
Sam Darnold MIN $6,500 21.49 3.31

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,700 22.99 2.64
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,500 22.46 2.64
Derrick Henry BAL $8,300 21.01 2.53
Jonathan Taylor IND $8,200 18.91 2.31
Bucky Irving TB $7,700 18.14 2.36
De’Von Achane MIA $7,200 17.23 2.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,700 22.99 2.64
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,500 22.46 2.64
Michael Carter ARI $4,700 12.33 2.62
Derrick Henry BAL $8,300 21.01 2.53
J.K. Dobbins LAC $6,300 15.69 2.49
De’Von Achane MIA $7,200 17.23 2.39

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,600 23.83 2.77
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,400 22.50 2.68
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $7,700 21.62 2.81
Tee Higgins CIN $7,100 20.05 2.82
Mike Evans TB $8,000 18.59 2.32
Brian Thomas Jr. JAX $7,300 18.20 2.49
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $6,100 18.15 2.98
Ladd McConkey LAC $6,900 17.92 2.60

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $6,100 18.15 2.98
Tee Higgins CIN $7,100 20.05 2.82
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $7,700 21.62 2.81
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,600 23.83 2.77
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,400 22.50 2.68
Jordan Addison MIN $6,400 17.13 2.68
DK Metcalf SEA $5,600 14.63 2.61
Josh Downs IND $5,300 13.84 2.61

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brock Bowers LV $6,600 17.74 2.69
Trey McBride ARI $6,500 15.70 2.42
Mark Andrews BAL $4,500 13.91 3.09
George Kittle SF $6,000 13.23 2.21

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mark Andrews BAL $4,500 13.91 3.09
Austin Hooper NE $3,300 9.33 2.83
Brock Bowers LV $6,600 17.74 2.69
Tucker Kraft GB $3,700 9.89 2.67

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Packers GB $3,400 9.46 2.78
Chargers LAC $3,500 9.22 2.63
Ravens BAL $3,500 8.73 2.50
Eagles PHI $3,300 8.61 2.61

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Packers GB $3,400 9.46 2.78
Giants NYG $2,400 6.66 2.77
Seahawks SEA $2,900 7.85 2.71
Chargers LAC $3,500 9.22 2.63

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.