NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 3, 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
Patrick Mahomes KC $8,300 24.39 2.94
Jalen Hurts PHI $8,000 24.28 3.04
Josh Allen BUF $8,100 21.19 2.62
Tua Tagovailoa MIA $7,000 20.94 2.99

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Geno Smith SEA $5,700 18.52 3.25
C.J. Stroud HOU $5,300 16.54 3.12
Jalen Hurts PHI $8,000 24.28 3.04
Matthew Stafford LAR $5,600 16.95 3.03

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,100 25.20 2.77
Bijan Robinson ATL $7,800 18.85 2.42
Tony Pollard DAL $8,000 18.21 2.28
Josh Jacobs LV $7,000 17.45 2.49
Derrick Henry TEN $7,400 16.92 2.29
Travis Etienne Jr. JAX $6,900 16.21 2.35

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,100 25.20 2.77
James Conner ARI $6,300 15.81 2.51
Josh Jacobs LV $7,000 17.45 2.49
Raheem Mostert MIA $6,000 14.64 2.44
Bijan Robinson ATL $7,800 18.85 2.42
Zack Moss IND $5,500 13.20 2.40

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Jefferson MIN $9,300 24.41 2.62
Tyreek Hill MIA $9,000 23.55 2.62
CeeDee Lamb DAL $7,700 23.41 3.04
Davante Adams LV $7,500 21.72 2.90
Stefon Diggs BUF $8,100 19.83 2.45
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $7,800 18.33 2.35
DeVonta Smith PHI $7,300 17.12 2.34
A.J. Brown PHI $7,400 16.58 2.24

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
CeeDee Lamb DAL $7,700 23.41 3.04
Davante Adams LV $7,500 21.72 2.90
Jayden Reed GB $3,800 10.79 2.84
Jakobi Meyers LV $4,800 13.33 2.78
Rashid Shaheed NO $4,200 11.43 2.72
Josh Reynolds DET $4,200 11.08 2.64
DeVante Parker NE $3,800 10.03 2.64
Justin Jefferson MIN $9,300 24.41 2.62

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Travis Kelce KC $7,200 18.20 2.53
T.J. Hockenson MIN $6,500 14.39 2.21
Mark Andrews BAL $6,000 12.89 2.15
George Kittle SF $5,000 12.50 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zach Ertz ARI $3,500 9.48 2.71
Hunter Henry NE $4,100 10.79 2.63
Dawson Knox BUF $3,200 8.31 2.60
Durham Smythe MIA $2,900 7.40 2.55

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cowboys DAL $4,400 10.84 2.46
49ers SF $4,000 8.90 2.23
Chiefs KC $3,900 8.59 2.20
Steelers PIT $3,700 8.41 2.27

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Cardinals ARI $2,300 6.40 2.78
Colts IND $2,400 6.35 2.65
Commanders WAS $2,400 6.25 2.60
Packers GB $3,100 7.89 2.55

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.