NFL FanDuel Picks for PreW2, 2023

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
Jalen Hurts PHI $12,000 14.29 1.19
Justin Fields CHI $6,000 13.91 2.32
Patrick Mahomes KC $6,000 13.34 2.22
Josh Allen BUF $12,000 13.14 1.09

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Fields CHI $6,000 13.91 2.32
Patrick Mahomes KC $6,000 13.34 2.22
Daniel Jones NYG $6,000 12.91 2.15
Dak Prescott DAL $6,000 12.89 2.15

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $6,000 9.12 1.52
Derrick Henry TEN $6,000 8.92 1.49
Josh Jacobs LV $6,000 8.70 1.45
Austin Ekeler LAC $12,000 8.61 0.72
Rashaad Penny PHI $12,000 8.41 0.70
James Conner ARI $6,000 8.25 1.38

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $6,000 9.12 1.52
Derrick Henry TEN $6,000 8.92 1.49
Josh Jacobs LV $6,000 8.70 1.45
James Conner ARI $6,000 8.25 1.38
Saquon Barkley NYG $6,000 8.20 1.37
Tony Pollard DAL $6,000 8.16 1.36

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Davante Adams LV $6,000 8.91 1.48
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $6,000 8.85 1.48
Justin Jefferson MIN $6,000 8.57 1.43
Tyreek Hill MIA $6,000 8.31 1.39
CeeDee Lamb DAL $6,000 8.24 1.37
A.J. Brown PHI $12,000 8.11 0.68
DeVonta Smith PHI $12,000 8.05 0.67
Calvin Ridley JAC $6,000 8.00 1.33

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $6,000 8.85 1.48
Davante Adams LV $6,000 8.91 1.48
Justin Jefferson MIN $6,000 8.57 1.43
Tyreek Hill MIA $6,000 8.31 1.39
CeeDee Lamb DAL $6,000 8.24 1.37
Calvin Ridley JAC $6,000 8.00 1.33
DK Metcalf SEA $6,000 7.85 1.31
Chris Godwin TB $6,000 7.79 1.30

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $6,000 4.80 0.80
Dalton Schultz HOU $6,000 4.23 0.71
Evan Engram JAC $6,000 4.21 0.70
Cole Kmet CHI $6,000 4.11 0.69

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $6,000 4.80 0.80
Dalton Schultz HOU $6,000 4.23 0.71
Evan Engram JAC $6,000 4.21 0.70
Cole Kmet CHI $6,000 4.11 0.69

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
New York Giants NYG $6,000 9.28 1.55
New York Jets NYJ $6,000 9.24 1.54
Las Vegas Raiders LV $6,000 9.22 1.54
Green Bay Packers GB $6,000 9.18 1.53

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
New York Giants NYG $6,000 9.28 1.55
New York Jets NYJ $6,000 9.24 1.54
Las Vegas Raiders LV $6,000 9.22 1.54
Green Bay Packers GB $6,000 9.18 1.53

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.