NFL Draftkings Picks for Week 8, 2024

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
Lamar Jackson BAL $8,000 25.82 3.23
Josh Allen BUF $7,800 23.37 3.00
Jordan Love GB $7,100 23.22 3.27
Jalen Hurts PHI $7,500 21.36 2.85

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Jordan Love GB $7,100 23.22 3.27
Lamar Jackson BAL $8,000 25.82 3.23
Caleb Williams CHI $6,000 18.93 3.16
Josh Allen BUF $7,800 23.37 3.00

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joe Mixon HOU $7,700 22.83 2.96
Derrick Henry BAL $8,100 21.34 2.63
Saquon Barkley PHI $8,300 20.92 2.52
Breece Hall NYJ $7,300 20.46 2.80
Kyren Williams LAR $8,200 20.34 2.48
Kenneth Walker III SEA $7,800 19.52 2.50

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Joe Mixon HOU $7,700 22.83 2.96
Breece Hall NYJ $7,300 20.46 2.80
Aaron Jones MIN $6,600 17.44 2.64
Derrick Henry BAL $8,100 21.34 2.63
James Conner ARI $6,500 16.49 2.54
Saquon Barkley PHI $8,300 20.92 2.52

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,800 21.44 2.44
A.J. Brown PHI $8,200 20.48 2.50
Malik Nabers NYG $7,000 19.57 2.80
CeeDee Lamb DAL $8,600 19.43 2.26
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $8,400 19.01 2.26
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,500 18.80 2.21
Cooper Kupp LAR $8,000 17.77 2.22
Tyreek Hill MIA $7,000 17.20 2.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Malik Nabers NYG $7,000 19.57 2.80
Rashod Bateman BAL $4,300 10.99 2.56
Brian Thomas Jr. JAX $6,400 16.23 2.54
A.J. Brown PHI $8,200 20.48 2.50
Amari Cooper BUF $6,000 15.00 2.50
Tyreek Hill MIA $7,000 17.20 2.46
Justin Jefferson MIN $8,800 21.44 2.44
Tee Higgins CIN $6,500 15.83 2.44

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Brock Bowers LV $6,100 15.02 2.46
George Kittle SF $5,800 13.70 2.36
Travis Kelce KC $6,000 13.12 2.19
Trey McBride ARI $5,500 12.41 2.26

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dallas Goedert PHI $4,500 11.57 2.57
Cade Otton TB $3,500 8.86 2.53
Brock Bowers LV $6,100 15.02 2.46
Kyle Pitts ATL $4,400 10.80 2.45

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Steelers PIT $3,500 10.22 2.92
Broncos DEN $3,700 9.05 2.45
Ravens BAL $3,400 9.02 2.65
Chiefs KC $3,600 8.83 2.45

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Colts IND $2,700 8.38 3.11
Giants NYG $2,500 7.61 3.04
Saints NO $2,600 7.84 3.02
Steelers PIT $3,500 10.22 2.92

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.