NFL Draftkings Picks for Conference, 2026

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
Drake Maye NE $6,000 18.57 3.09
Matthew Stafford LAR $6,300 17.73 2.81
Sam Darnold SEA $5,500 14.84 2.70
Jarrett Stidham DEN $4,500 13.10 2.91

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Drake Maye NE $6,000 18.57 3.09
Jarrett Stidham DEN $4,500 13.10 2.91
Matthew Stafford LAR $6,300 17.73 2.81
Sam Darnold SEA $5,500 14.84 2.70

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenneth Walker III SEA $6,200 16.55 2.67
Kyren Williams LAR $6,500 13.51 2.08
Rhamondre Stevenson NE $6,000 12.15 2.03
TreVeyon Henderson NE $5,500 11.82 2.15
RJ Harvey DEN $5,900 11.46 1.94
Blake Corum LAR $5,000 6.87 1.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenneth Walker III SEA $6,200 16.55 2.67
TreVeyon Henderson NE $5,500 11.82 2.15
Kyren Williams LAR $6,500 13.51 2.08
Rhamondre Stevenson NE $6,000 12.15 2.03
RJ Harvey DEN $5,900 11.46 1.94
Blake Corum LAR $5,000 6.87 1.37

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Puka Nacua LAR $9,000 19.56 2.17
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $8,000 17.84 2.23
Davante Adams LAR $6,000 12.83 2.14
Stefon Diggs NE $5,800 12.35 2.13
Courtland Sutton DEN $5,700 10.86 1.91
Kayshon Boutte NE $4,500 9.25 2.06
Pat Bryant DEN $4,400 7.64 1.74
Cooper Kupp SEA $3,800 7.40 1.95

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jaxon Smith-Njigba SEA $8,000 17.84 2.23
Puka Nacua LAR $9,000 19.56 2.17
Davante Adams LAR $6,000 12.83 2.14
Stefon Diggs NE $5,800 12.35 2.13
Kayshon Boutte NE $4,500 9.25 2.06
Cooper Kupp SEA $3,800 7.40 1.95
Courtland Sutton DEN $5,700 10.86 1.91
Mack Hollins NE $3,900 7.30 1.87

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Hunter Henry NE $4,800 9.78 2.04
Colby Parkinson LAR $3,500 7.90 2.26
AJ Barner SEA $4,000 7.45 1.86
Tyler Higbee LAR $3,000 6.26 2.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colby Parkinson LAR $3,500 7.90 2.26
Tyler Higbee LAR $3,000 6.26 2.09
Hunter Henry NE $4,800 9.78 2.04
Evan Engram DEN $3,300 6.16 1.87

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $3,500 9.94 2.84
Seahawks SEA $3,300 6.84 2.07
Broncos DEN $2,500 5.44 2.17
Rams LAR $2,800 4.45 1.59

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $3,500 9.94 2.84
Broncos DEN $2,500 5.44 2.17
Seahawks SEA $3,300 6.84 2.07
Rams LAR $2,800 4.45 1.59

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.