NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 9, 2025

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 $6,900 23.54 3.41
Patrick Mahomes KC $7,100 22.99 3.24
Josh Allen BUF $7,300 22.51 3.08
Daniel Jones IND $6,200 20.43 3.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jacoby Brissett ARI $4,700 16.70 3.55
Lamar Jackson BAL $6,900 23.54 3.41
Jaxson Dart NYG $5,200 17.45 3.36
Daniel Jones IND $6,200 20.43 3.29

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Taylor IND $9,800 27.44 2.80
Christian McCaffrey SF $8,800 22.87 2.60
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,700 21.70 2.49
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,000 19.61 2.45
James Cook III BUF $7,200 19.05 2.65
De’Von Achane MIA $7,400 18.81 2.54

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Taylor IND $9,800 27.44 2.80
Kyle Monangai CHI $4,600 12.84 2.79
Derrick Henry BAL $6,500 17.83 2.74
James Cook III BUF $7,200 19.05 2.65
Christian McCaffrey SF $8,800 22.87 2.60
Kareem Hunt KC $4,700 12.11 2.58

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,400 24.54 2.92
Puka Nacua LAR $8,500 23.19 2.73
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $8,300 22.75 2.74
Rashee Rice KC $7,600 20.59 2.71
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $8,100 19.90 2.46
CeeDee Lamb DAL $7,900 18.94 2.40
Davante Adams LAR $7,500 17.95 2.39
Ladd McConkey LAC $6,000 16.14 2.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zay Flowers BAL $5,400 16.10 2.98
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,400 24.54 2.92
DK Metcalf PIT $5,500 15.17 2.76
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $8,300 22.75 2.74
Puka Nacua LAR $8,500 23.19 2.73
Rashee Rice KC $7,600 20.59 2.71
Ladd McConkey LAC $6,000 16.14 2.69
Kayshon Boutte NE $5,000 13.43 2.69

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trey McBride ARI $6,000 15.45 2.58
Tyler Warren IND $5,500 14.55 2.64
Tucker Kraft GB $5,700 13.99 2.45
Jake Ferguson DAL $5,400 13.45 2.49

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
AJ Barner SEA $3,000 9.30 3.10
Juwan Johnson NO $3,200 9.50 2.97
Mark Andrews BAL $3,100 8.98 2.90
George Kittle SF $4,800 13.31 2.77

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Rams LAR $3,900 9.45 2.42
Seahawks SEA $2,900 8.90 3.07
Lions DET $3,700 8.81 2.38
Patriots NE $3,600 8.30 2.31

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seahawks SEA $2,900 8.90 3.07
Texans HOU $2,900 7.62 2.63
Rams LAR $3,900 9.45 2.42
Lions DET $3,700 8.81 2.38

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.