NFL Draftkings Picks for Sims Aug 6, 2020

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Wilson SEA $8,000 20.12 2.52
Ryan Tannehill TEN $6,600 19.15 2.90
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA $6,000 18.96 3.16
Carson Wentz PHI $6,900 18.58 2.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Gardner Minshew II JAX $5,400 17.21 3.19
Ryan Fitzpatrick MIA $6,000 18.96 3.16
Ryan Tannehill TEN $6,600 19.15 2.90
Carson Wentz PHI $6,900 18.58 2.69

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Derrick Henry TEN $6,300 20.91 3.32
Chris Carson SEA $5,200 18.31 3.52
Josh Jacobs LV $5,700 17.92 3.14
Joe Mixon CIN $6,100 17.19 2.82
Leonard Fournette JAX $6,700 16.87 2.52
Marlon Mack IND $5,600 14.99 2.68

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Chris Carson SEA $5,200 18.31 3.52
Austin Ekeler LAC $4,000 13.96 3.49
Derrick Henry TEN $6,300 20.91 3.32
Josh Jacobs LV $5,700 17.92 3.14
Adrian Peterson WAS $3,700 10.96 2.96
Joe Mixon CIN $6,100 17.19 2.82

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
A.J. Green CIN $7,200 17.15 2.38
Julian Edelman NE $7,000 16.03 2.29
Keenan Allen LAC $7,400 15.43 2.09
DeVante Parker MIA $6,400 15.43 2.41
Tyler Lockett SEA $7,400 14.90 2.01
Terry McLaurin WAS $6,000 14.19 2.37
DK Metcalf SEA $4,500 13.80 3.07
A.J. Brown TEN $5,800 13.74 2.37

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
DK Metcalf SEA $4,500 13.80 3.07
Chris Conley JAX $3,400 10.08 2.96
Preston Williams MIA $3,000 8.20 2.73
Greg Ward PHI $3,000 7.88 2.63
Jamison Crowder NYJ $4,600 11.98 2.60
DeVante Parker MIA $6,400 15.43 2.41
A.J. Green CIN $7,200 17.15 2.38
DJ Chark Jr. JAX $5,700 13.54 2.38

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Ertz PHI $5,600 15.75 2.81
Darren Waller LV $5,300 13.69 2.58
Dallas Goedert PHI $3,200 12.15 3.80
Hunter Henry LAC $5,300 10.90 2.06

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dallas Goedert PHI $3,200 12.15 3.80
Zach Ertz PHI $5,600 15.75 2.81
Darren Waller LV $5,300 13.69 2.58
Jack Doyle IND $3,200 8.19 2.56

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $3,000 8.62 2.87
Eagles PHI $2,900 7.99 2.76
Colts IND $3,000 7.49 2.50
Seahawks SEA $2,500 7.24 2.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Seahawks SEA $2,500 7.24 2.90
Patriots NE $3,000 8.62 2.87
Eagles PHI $2,900 7.99 2.76
Jets NYJ $2,600 6.58 2.53

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.