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2022 Week 1 DraftKings Picks: DK Points/$ Values
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QB
Daniel Jones $5,000
Marcus Mariota $5,200
Kirk Cousins $6,100
RB
Travis Etienne $5,600
Breece Hall $5,500
Christian McCaffrey $8,500
Aaron Jones $6,700
WR
Kadarius Toney $4,100
Christian Kirk $5,100
Justin Jefferson $7,800
Michael Pittman $5,500
TE
Zach Ertz $4,400
Travis Kelce $6,600
Kyle Pitts $5,700
DST
Lions $2,000
Commanders $2,500
Dolphins $2,600
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