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 | $8,400 | 25.10 | 2.99 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,500 | 24.29 | 2.86 |
| Justin Fields | CHI | $7,500 | 22.21 | 2.96 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $7,000 | 21.97 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | SEA | $5,800 | 20.45 | 3.53 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $6,100 | 20.65 | 3.38 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | $5,600 | 18.28 | 3.26 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $5,400 | 17.10 | 3.17 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 22.77 | 2.59 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,200 | 21.31 | 2.60 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,000 | 20.09 | 2.51 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $8,000 | 19.21 | 2.40 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 17.89 | 2.26 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $7,200 | 17.66 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,200 | 21.31 | 2.60 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 22.77 | 2.59 |
| Aaron Jones | GB | $6,900 | 17.63 | 2.56 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,000 | 20.09 | 2.51 |
| Tony Pollard | DAL | $6,600 | 16.27 | 2.47 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $7,200 | 17.66 | 2.45 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 27.54 | 2.96 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,100 | 25.11 | 2.76 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,300 | 23.15 | 2.79 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $9,000 | 23.05 | 2.56 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,500 | 19.61 | 2.31 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,100 | 18.05 | 2.23 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,800 | 18.04 | 2.31 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,000 | 17.11 | 2.44 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 27.54 | 2.96 |
| Rashid Shaheed | NO | $3,500 | 10.23 | 2.92 |
| Marvin Jones Jr. | JAX | $3,400 | 9.69 | 2.85 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,300 | 23.15 | 2.79 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,100 | 25.11 | 2.76 |
| JuJu Smith-Schuster | KC | $5,800 | 15.83 | 2.73 |
| Russell Gage | TB | $3,700 | 10.10 | 2.73 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,000 | 15.69 | 2.61 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,000 | 22.51 | 2.81 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,300 | 14.24 | 2.69 |
| Darren Waller | LV | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $5,500 | 12.76 | 2.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | LV | $4,300 | 12.99 | 3.02 |
| Evan Engram | JAX | $3,900 | 11.49 | 2.95 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $4,000 | 11.56 | 2.89 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | $4,100 | 11.69 | 2.85 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | SF | $3,900 | 8.78 | 2.25 |
| Bills | BUF | $4,000 | 8.46 | 2.12 |
| Ravens | BAL | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,600 | 7.90 | 2.20 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | PHI | $2,200 | 6.96 | 3.17 |
| Patriots | NE | $2,700 | 7.60 | 2.81 |
| Ravens | BAL | $3,200 | 8.42 | 2.63 |
| Titans | TEN | $2,200 | 5.70 | 2.59 |
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.