NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 18, 2021

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Quarterbacks

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Allen BUF $8,100 23.99 2.96
Justin Herbert LAC $7,100 22.28 3.14
Kyler Murray ARI $7,400 22.07 2.98
Patrick Mahomes KC $7,500 21.91 2.92

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Herbert LAC $7,100 22.28 3.14
Derek Carr LV $5,600 16.84 3.01
Matthew Stafford LAR $6,700 20.03 2.99
Kyler Murray ARI $7,400 22.07 2.98

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jonathan Taylor IND $9,300 24.96 2.68
Dalvin Cook MIN $7,800 19.59 2.51
Alvin Kamara NO $8,300 19.48 2.35
Austin Ekeler LAC $8,400 19.20 2.29
Najee Harris PIT $7,200 17.27 2.40
David Montgomery CHI $6,800 17.08 2.51

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Antonio Williams BUF $200 4.26 21.30
Brian Hill SF $200 1.02 5.08
Kenneth Gainwell PHI $4,600 12.97 2.82
Eli Mitchell SF $6,000 16.23 2.71
Jonathan Taylor IND $9,300 24.96 2.68
Patrick Taylor GB $4,000 10.51 2.63

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cooper Kupp LAR $9,700 26.42 2.72
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,100 22.01 2.72
Deebo Samuel SF $8,500 18.40 2.17
Tyreek Hill KC $8,000 18.28 2.28
Keenan Allen LAC $7,500 17.84 2.38
A.J. Brown TEN $7,000 17.67 2.52
Stefon Diggs BUF $7,800 17.16 2.20
Jaylen Waddle MIA $6,300 16.53 2.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cooper Kupp LAR $9,700 26.42 2.72
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,100 22.01 2.72
Jaylen Waddle MIA $6,300 16.53 2.62
A.J. Brown TEN $7,000 17.67 2.52
Michael Pittman Jr. IND $5,900 14.80 2.51
Brandin Cooks HOU $6,300 15.47 2.46
Tyler Lockett SEA $6,400 15.62 2.44
DeVante Parker MIA $4,900 11.90 2.43

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,000 16.66 2.38
Mark Andrews BAL $7,500 16.22 2.16
George Kittle SF $6,700 15.21 2.27
Rob Gronkowski TB $6,300 14.16 2.25

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Tyler Higbee LAR $4,000 10.16 2.54
Cole Kmet CHI $3,400 8.56 2.52
Zach Ertz ARI $5,300 12.98 2.45
Travis Kelce KC $7,000 16.66 2.38

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Patriots NE $3,600 9.78 2.72
Colts IND $3,800 9.21 2.42
Buccaneers TB $4,000 8.94 2.23
Chiefs KC $3,100 8.73 2.82

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Eagles PHI $2,600 7.88 3.03
Dolphins MIA $2,400 7.02 2.93
Chiefs KC $3,100 8.73 2.82
Cowboys DAL $2,900 8.02 2.76

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.