NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 16, 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
Josh Allen BUF $7,200 22.07 3.07
Jalen Hurts PHI $6,900 21.99 3.19
Jared Goff DET $6,300 19.82 3.15
Trevor Lawrence JAX $5,900 19.29 3.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
J.J. McCarthy MIN $4,900 17.00 3.47
Jacoby Brissett ARI $5,300 17.88 3.37
Aaron Rodgers PIT $5,000 16.53 3.31
Trevor Lawrence JAX $5,900 19.29 3.27

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,500 23.54 2.77
Christian McCaffrey SF $8,900 22.96 2.58
De’Von Achane MIA $8,800 21.41 2.43
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,700 21.39 2.46
Jonathan Taylor IND $8,000 20.67 2.58
James Cook III BUF $7,700 19.33 2.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jahmyr Gibbs DET $8,500 23.54 2.77
Christian McCaffrey SF $8,900 22.96 2.58
Jonathan Taylor IND $8,000 20.67 2.58
James Cook III BUF $7,700 19.33 2.51
Javonte Williams DAL $6,400 15.96 2.49
Bijan Robinson ATL $8,700 21.39 2.46

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $8,500 24.21 2.85
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,600 21.38 2.49
Puka Nacua LAR $9,000 21.26 2.36
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $8,400 20.75 2.47
Rashee Rice KC $7,400 18.90 2.55
Nico Collins HOU $7,500 18.64 2.49
A.J. Brown PHI $6,700 17.03 2.54
CeeDee Lamb DAL $7,800 16.23 2.08

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $8,500 24.21 2.85
Michael Pittman Jr. IND $4,900 13.97 2.85
DK Metcalf PIT $5,400 14.67 2.72
Alec Pierce IND $4,700 12.26 2.61
Courtland Sutton DEN $5,700 14.77 2.59
Rashee Rice KC $7,400 18.90 2.55
A.J. Brown PHI $6,700 17.03 2.54
Jauan Jennings SF $5,400 13.62 2.52

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Trey McBride ARI $7,600 20.35 2.68
George Kittle SF $5,500 14.72 2.68
Brock Bowers LV $5,600 14.31 2.56
Kyle Pitts Sr. ATL $5,000 13.46 2.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darren Waller MIA $3,500 11.06 3.16
Dallas Goedert PHI $4,100 12.31 3.00
T.J. Hockenson MIN $3,000 8.43 2.81
Dalton Kincaid BUF $4,300 12.01 2.79

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Texans HOU $4,000 10.34 2.59
Eagles PHI $3,600 8.80 2.45
Bills BUF $3,500 8.48 2.42
Broncos DEN $3,200 8.02 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seahawks SEA $2,700 7.64 2.83
Falcons ATL $2,700 7.29 2.70
Browns CLE $2,200 5.88 2.67
Colts IND $2,400 6.30 2.62

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.