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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | NO | $5,500 | 13.78 | 2.51 |
| Marcus Mariota | PHI | $5,500 | 13.40 | 2.44 |
| Mike White | MIA | $5,500 | 13.39 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Huntley | BAL | $5,500 | 13.30 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jameis Winston | NO | $5,500 | 13.78 | 2.51 |
| Marcus Mariota | PHI | $5,500 | 13.40 | 2.44 |
| Mike White | MIA | $5,500 | 13.39 | 2.43 |
| Tyler Huntley | BAL | $5,500 | 13.30 | 2.42 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latavius Murray | BUF | $5,500 | 8.94 | 1.63 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | $5,500 | 8.49 | 1.54 |
| Kenyan Drake | IND | $5,500 | 8.37 | 1.52 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC | $5,500 | 8.33 | 1.51 |
| Tyler Badie | DEN | $5,500 | 8.24 | 1.50 |
| Melvin Gordon III | BAL | $5,500 | 8.14 | 1.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latavius Murray | BUF | $5,500 | 8.94 | 1.63 |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | ATL | $5,500 | 8.49 | 1.54 |
| Kenyan Drake | IND | $5,500 | 8.37 | 1.52 |
| Clyde Edwards-Helaire | KC | $5,500 | 8.33 | 1.51 |
| Tyler Badie | DEN | $5,500 | 8.24 | 1.50 |
| Melvin Gordon III | BAL | $5,500 | 8.14 | 1.48 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Wilkerson | LV | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.93 |
| Richie James Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,500 | 8.90 | 1.62 |
| Mecole Hardman Jr. | NYJ | $5,500 | 8.87 | 1.61 |
| Chris Moore | TEN | $5,500 | 8.39 | 1.52 |
| Laquon Treadwell | BAL | $5,500 | 8.35 | 1.52 |
| Demarcus Robinson | LAR | $5,500 | 8.31 | 1.51 |
| Kalif Raymond | DET | $5,500 | 8.10 | 1.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristian Wilkerson | LV | $5,500 | 10.64 | 1.93 |
| Richie James Jr. | KC | $5,500 | 8.96 | 1.63 |
| Sterling Shepard | NYG | $5,500 | 8.90 | 1.62 |
| Mecole Hardman Jr. | NYJ | $5,500 | 8.87 | 1.61 |
| Chris Moore | TEN | $5,500 | 8.39 | 1.52 |
| Laquon Treadwell | BAL | $5,500 | 8.35 | 1.52 |
| Demarcus Robinson | LAR | $5,500 | 8.31 | 1.51 |
| Kalif Raymond | DET | $5,500 | 8.10 | 1.47 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Ricci | CAR | $5,500 | 6.73 | 1.22 |
| Charlie Kolar | BAL | $5,500 | 4.78 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Akins | CLE | $5,500 | 4.69 | 0.85 |
| Isaiah Likely | BAL | $5,500 | 4.63 | 0.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giovanni Ricci | CAR | $5,500 | 6.73 | 1.22 |
| Charlie Kolar | BAL | $5,500 | 4.78 | 0.87 |
| Jordan Akins | CLE | $5,500 | 4.69 | 0.85 |
| Isaiah Likely | BAL | $5,500 | 4.63 | 0.84 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | NYG | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
| Panthers | CAR | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
| 49ers | SF | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
| Steelers | PIT | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | NYG | $5,500 | 9.28 | 1.69 |
| 49ers | SF | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
| Steelers | PIT | $5,500 | 9.24 | 1.68 |
| Panthers | CAR | $5,500 | 9.26 | 1.68 |
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.