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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,400 | 27.82 | 3.31 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,300 | 24.73 | 2.98 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,200 | 23.47 | 2.86 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,600 | 23.06 | 3.03 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,400 | 27.82 | 3.31 |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $7,100 | 22.07 | 3.11 |
| Tom Brady | TB | $5,700 | 17.42 | 3.06 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,600 | 23.06 | 3.03 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | CAR | $8,700 | 19.86 | 2.28 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,300 | 19.05 | 2.30 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $7,900 | 18.22 | 2.31 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $7,700 | 17.24 | 2.24 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,000 | 17.01 | 2.13 |
| Aaron Jones | GB | $7,500 | 16.66 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Fournette | TB | $6,500 | 16.62 | 2.56 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $5,500 | 14.09 | 2.56 |
| Rashaad Penny | SEA | $4,900 | 12.11 | 2.47 |
| Melvin Gordon III | DEN | $6,200 | 15.13 | 2.44 |
| Najee Harris | PIT | $6,700 | 16.02 | 2.39 |
| James Robinson | JAX | $6,400 | 15.09 | 2.36 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $9,200 | 27.50 | 2.99 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,300 | 22.41 | 2.70 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,000 | 20.71 | 2.30 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,400 | 20.34 | 2.42 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $7,600 | 20.19 | 2.66 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $7,100 | 17.90 | 2.52 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $7,400 | 17.28 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $9,200 | 27.50 | 2.99 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,300 | 22.41 | 2.70 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $7,600 | 20.19 | 2.66 |
| Romeo Doubs | GB | $4,500 | 11.97 | 2.66 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,000 | 21.07 | 2.63 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,500 | 16.65 | 2.56 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,100 | 15.56 | 2.55 |
| Russell Gage | TB | $4,800 | 12.14 | 2.53 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $7,100 | 20.85 | 2.94 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 19.29 | 2.68 |
| Darren Waller | LV | $5,600 | 15.47 | 2.76 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,300 | 13.87 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $7,100 | 20.85 | 2.94 |
| Darren Waller | LV | $5,600 | 15.47 | 2.76 |
| Tyler Higbee | LAR | $4,300 | 11.59 | 2.70 |
| Jelani Woods | IND | $2,600 | 7.00 | 2.69 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | GB | $4,100 | 9.00 | 2.19 |
| Eagles | PHI | $3,800 | 8.70 | 2.29 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,600 | 8.58 | 2.38 |
| Bills | BUF | $3,200 | 8.46 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,400 | 8.21 | 3.42 |
| Bears | CHI | $2,700 | 7.34 | 2.72 |
| Titans | TEN | $2,500 | 6.80 | 2.72 |
| Ravens | BAL | $2,500 | 6.63 | 2.65 |
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.