NFL Draftkings Picks for Sims May 22, 2020

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,000 24.05 3.01
Baker Mayfield CLE $5,900 17.31 2.93
Matt Ryan ATL $6,900 17.12 2.48
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA $5,700 4.47 0.78

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,000 24.05 3.01
Baker Mayfield CLE $5,900 17.31 2.93
Matt Ryan ATL $6,900 17.12 2.48
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA $5,700 4.47 0.78

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Chubb CLE $6,600 17.37 2.63
Damien Williams KC $5,600 14.30 2.55
Ronald Jones II TB $5,000 12.82 2.56
Kareem Hunt CLE $4,200 9.55 2.27
Christian McCaffrey CAR $7,900 6.10 0.77
Devonta Freeman ATL $5,800 3.09 0.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Nick Chubb CLE $6,600 17.37 2.63
Ronald Jones II TB $5,000 12.82 2.56
Damien Williams KC $5,600 14.30 2.55
Kareem Hunt CLE $4,200 9.55 2.27
Christian McCaffrey CAR $7,900 6.10 0.77
Devonta Freeman ATL $5,800 3.09 0.53

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Julio Jones ATL $7,900 18.15 2.30
Mike Evans TB $7,200 16.31 2.27
Tyreek Hill KC $7,700 15.35 1.99
Chris Godwin TB $5,400 14.87 2.75
Jarvis Landry CLE $4,800 14.47 3.01
Odell Beckham Jr. CLE $7,100 12.97 1.83
Calvin Ridley ATL $4,600 12.45 2.71
Sammy Watkins KC $4,400 10.08 2.29

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jarvis Landry CLE $4,800 14.47 3.01
Chris Godwin TB $5,400 14.87 2.75
Calvin Ridley ATL $4,600 12.45 2.71
Julio Jones ATL $7,900 18.15 2.30
Sammy Watkins KC $4,400 10.08 2.29
Mike Evans TB $7,200 16.31 2.27
Tyreek Hill KC $7,700 15.35 1.99
Odell Beckham Jr. CLE $7,100 12.97 1.83

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $6,300 16.74 2.66
David Njoku CLE $4,200 6.14 1.46
O.J. Howard TB $4,300 2.75 0.64
Mike Gesicki MIA $4,000 2.19 0.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $6,300 16.74 2.66
David Njoku CLE $4,200 6.14 1.46
O.J. Howard TB $4,300 2.75 0.64
Mike Gesicki MIA $4,000 2.19 0.55

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Buccaneers TB $2,700 7.43 2.75
Chiefs KC $2,900 7.27 2.51
Browns CLE $2,600 5.72 2.20
Panthers CAR $2,400 4.81 2.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Buccaneers TB $2,700 7.43 2.75
Chiefs KC $2,900 7.27 2.51
Browns CLE $2,600 5.72 2.20
Panthers CAR $2,400 4.81 2.00

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.