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 | $9,200 | 23.68 | 2.57 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,500 | 23.09 | 2.43 |
| Justin Fields | CHI | $7,800 | 21.52 | 2.76 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $8,100 | 21.36 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | CHI | $7,800 | 21.52 | 2.76 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,500 | 20.43 | 2.72 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $8,100 | 21.36 | 2.64 |
| Deshaun Watson | CLE | $6,800 | 17.66 | 2.60 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,400 | 19.49 | 2.07 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,700 | 18.01 | 2.07 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $9,200 | 16.69 | 1.81 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $9,800 | 16.65 | 1.70 |
| Dalvin Cook | MIN | $8,700 | 15.83 | 1.82 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $8,500 | 15.80 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,700 | 18.01 | 2.07 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,400 | 19.49 | 2.07 |
| Aaron Jones | GB | $7,800 | 15.64 | 2.01 |
| Jerick McKinnon | KC | $7,300 | 13.86 | 1.90 |
| Tony Pollard | DAL | $7,700 | 14.48 | 1.88 |
| Ezekiel Elliott | DAL | $7,400 | 13.79 | 1.86 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 20.82 | 2.24 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,200 | 19.89 | 2.16 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,500 | 18.57 | 2.18 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,800 | 18.50 | 2.10 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,700 | 15.49 | 1.78 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 14.89 | 1.75 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 14.12 | 1.68 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,700 | 13.84 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,300 | 20.82 | 2.24 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,500 | 18.57 | 2.18 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,200 | 19.89 | 2.16 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,800 | 18.50 | 2.10 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,700 | 13.84 | 1.80 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,700 | 15.49 | 1.78 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 14.89 | 1.75 |
| Amari Cooper | CLE | $6,700 | 11.75 | 1.75 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,600 | 17.77 | 2.07 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,000 | 11.67 | 1.67 |
| Darren Waller | LV | $5,100 | 10.43 | 2.05 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,400 | 10.24 | 1.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,600 | 17.77 | 2.07 |
| Darren Waller | LV | $5,100 | 10.43 | 2.05 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,000 | 11.67 | 1.67 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | $5,700 | 9.48 | 1.66 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $5,000 | 8.78 | 1.76 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,900 | 8.42 | 1.72 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,500 | 7.90 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $3,600 | 7.29 | 2.02 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $4,800 | 8.92 | 1.86 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $3,800 | 6.90 | 1.82 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $3,900 | 7.05 | 1.81 |
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.