Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,700 | 23.01 | 2.64 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,700 | 22.52 | 2.59 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,800 | 21.30 | 2.42 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $8,300 | 21.05 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deshaun Watson | CLE | $7,000 | 19.23 | 2.75 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,700 | 23.01 | 2.64 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,700 | 22.52 | 2.59 |
| Geno Smith | SEA | $7,800 | 20.02 | 2.57 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 18.84 | 2.14 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $9,100 | 18.71 | 2.06 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $9,600 | 18.59 | 1.94 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $9,000 | 17.83 | 1.98 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,200 | 16.39 | 2.00 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $8,400 | 16.38 | 1.95 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 18.84 | 2.14 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $9,100 | 18.71 | 2.06 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,200 | 16.39 | 2.00 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $9,000 | 17.83 | 1.98 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $8,400 | 16.38 | 1.95 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $9,600 | 18.59 | 1.94 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,500 | 21.06 | 2.22 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $9,000 | 20.89 | 2.32 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,500 | 19.24 | 2.26 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 18.86 | 2.03 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,200 | 18.00 | 2.20 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | $8,300 | 17.17 | 2.07 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,700 | 16.34 | 1.88 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,400 | 15.10 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davante Adams | LV | $9,000 | 20.89 | 2.32 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,500 | 19.24 | 2.26 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,500 | 21.06 | 2.22 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,200 | 18.00 | 2.20 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | ARI | $8,300 | 17.17 | 2.07 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 18.86 | 2.03 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,700 | 16.34 | 1.88 |
| Amari Cooper | CLE | $7,300 | 13.39 | 1.83 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,800 | 9.87 | 1.45 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Dalton Schultz | DAL | $6,200 | 8.87 | 1.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 18.71 | 2.34 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $5,800 | 9.74 | 1.68 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,800 | 9.87 | 1.45 |
| Dalton Schultz | DAL | $6,200 | 8.87 | 1.43 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $4,300 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $3,800 | 8.33 | 2.19 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $4,300 | 8.78 | 2.04 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,500 | 9.06 | 2.01 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,800 | 9.65 | 2.01 |
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.