NFL FanDuel Picks for Week 5, 2021

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,700 24.30 2.79
Tom Brady TB $8,400 24.25 2.89
Josh Allen BUF $8,800 22.76 2.59
Dak Prescott DAL $8,100 22.66 2.80

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Russell Wilson SEA $7,800 22.62 2.90
Tom Brady TB $8,400 24.25 2.89
Kirk Cousins MIN $7,500 21.19 2.83
Dak Prescott DAL $8,100 22.66 2.80

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Derrick Henry TEN $10,400 22.01 2.12
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $8,000 17.96 2.24
Aaron Jones GB $8,400 17.54 2.09
Austin Ekeler LAC $7,700 17.23 2.24
Saquon Barkley NYG $7,800 16.80 2.15
Alvin Kamara NO $8,600 15.45 1.80

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darius Jackson HOU $1 0.16 160.00
Ezekiel Elliott DAL $8,000 17.96 2.24
Austin Ekeler LAC $7,700 17.23 2.24
Saquon Barkley NYG $7,800 16.80 2.15
D’Andre Swift DET $6,900 14.83 2.15
Jonathan Taylor IND $6,900 14.87 2.15

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyreek Hill KC $8,500 21.00 2.47
Davante Adams GB $8,200 20.01 2.44
Cooper Kupp LAR $8,400 18.66 2.22
Deebo Samuel SF $7,700 18.57 2.41
DJ Moore CAR $7,900 17.04 2.16
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,000 16.96 2.12
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,100 16.58 2.05
DeAndre Hopkins ARI $7,500 16.53 2.20

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Kenny Stills NO $1 0.92 915.00
Rico Gafford DEN $1 0.64 643.00
Andy Jones NYG $1 0.61 610.00
Krishawn Hogan CAR $1 0.07 72.00
Cyril Grayson TB $1 0.06 64.00
Tyreek Hill KC $8,500 21.00 2.47
Davante Adams GB $8,200 20.01 2.44
Deebo Samuel SF $7,700 18.57 2.41

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $8,200 21.71 2.65
Darren Waller LV $7,400 14.23 1.92
T.J. Hockenson DET $6,400 11.28 1.76
Mark Andrews BAL $6,400 9.93 1.55

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $8,200 21.71 2.65
Darren Waller LV $7,400 14.23 1.92
T.J. Hockenson DET $6,400 11.28 1.76
Noah Fant DEN $5,900 9.87 1.67

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
New England Patriots NE $5,000 9.47 1.89
Denver Broncos DEN $4,400 7.40 1.68
Baltimore Ravens BAL $4,500 7.26 1.61
Atlanta Falcons ATL $4,200 7.26 1.73

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
New England Patriots NE $5,000 9.47 1.89
Seattle Seahawks SEA $3,200 5.91 1.85
Houston Texans HOU $3,200 5.70 1.78
Atlanta Falcons ATL $4,200 7.26 1.73

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.