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 | $7,800 | 22.94 | 2.94 |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $7,200 | 22.33 | 3.10 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,100 | 21.16 | 2.61 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $6,900 | 21.14 | 3.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | SEA | $5,600 | 20.35 | 3.63 |
| Matt Ryan | IND | $5,400 | 17.13 | 3.17 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $5,800 | 18.19 | 3.14 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | $5,100 | 15.97 | 3.13 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,300 | 22.81 | 2.75 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,200 | 20.18 | 2.46 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $8,000 | 18.04 | 2.26 |
| Leonard Fournette | TB | $7,600 | 17.69 | 2.33 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $6,500 | 17.56 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,300 | 22.81 | 2.75 |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | $6,200 | 16.92 | 2.73 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $6,500 | 17.56 | 2.70 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 20.53 | 2.60 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,200 | 20.18 | 2.46 |
| Kenneth Walker III | SEA | $5,800 | 14.25 | 2.46 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,700 | 23.51 | 2.70 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.48 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,100 | 19.68 | 2.77 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,200 | 19.25 | 2.35 |
| Mike Williams | LAC | $7,200 | 17.34 | 2.41 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $7,000 | 17.06 | 2.44 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,300 | 16.89 | 2.31 |
| Deebo Samuel | SF | $7,600 | 16.76 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Lockett | SEA | $5,800 | 16.59 | 2.86 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,100 | 19.68 | 2.77 |
| Josh Reynolds | DET | $4,700 | 12.74 | 2.71 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,700 | 23.51 | 2.70 |
| Zay Jones | JAX | $4,400 | 11.52 | 2.62 |
| Jakobi Meyers | NE | $5,400 | 13.74 | 2.54 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,800 | 21.78 | 2.48 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $6,800 | 16.65 | 2.45 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 21.06 | 2.63 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $7,100 | 18.55 | 2.61 |
| Zach Ertz | ARI | $5,000 | 13.14 | 2.63 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,300 | 12.45 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Dulcich | DEN | $2,500 | 7.00 | 2.80 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
| Will Dissly | SEA | $3,000 | 7.98 | 2.66 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 21.06 | 2.63 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | GB | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Cowboys | DAL | $4,000 | 8.63 | 2.16 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,800 | 8.60 | 2.26 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jets | NYJ | $2,600 | 6.96 | 2.68 |
| Packers | GB | $3,400 | 8.68 | 2.55 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,300 | 7.88 | 2.39 |
| Texans | HOU | $2,300 | 5.37 | 2.33 |
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.