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 | $8,100 | 24.48 | 3.02 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $7,400 | 23.18 | 3.13 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,300 | 23.15 | 3.17 |
| Justin Fields | CHI | $7,700 | 22.13 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Howell | WAS | $4,900 | 16.44 | 3.36 |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAX | $6,500 | 21.30 | 3.28 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $6,000 | 19.50 | 3.25 |
| Daniel Jones | NYG | $5,900 | 18.94 | 3.21 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,700 | 21.27 | 2.44 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,400 | 19.94 | 2.37 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,600 | 18.99 | 2.50 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $7,800 | 18.69 | 2.40 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $7,700 | 17.58 | 2.28 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $8,200 | 17.49 | 2.13 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Williams | NO | $5,100 | 13.46 | 2.64 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,600 | 18.99 | 2.50 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,700 | 21.27 | 2.44 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $7,800 | 18.69 | 2.40 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,400 | 19.94 | 2.37 |
| Tony Pollard | DAL | $7,200 | 16.99 | 2.36 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,800 | 22.52 | 2.56 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.74 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,600 | 20.18 | 2.66 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 19.73 | 2.44 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $7,100 | 19.20 | 2.70 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,200 | 19.04 | 2.32 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,500 | 17.99 | 2.40 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $7,300 | 17.85 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutu Atwell | LAR | $3,000 | 8.38 | 2.79 |
| Michael Thomas | NO | $5,100 | 14.11 | 2.77 |
| Marvin Mims Jr. | DEN | $3,000 | 8.30 | 2.77 |
| Parris Campbell | NYG | $3,200 | 8.80 | 2.75 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $7,900 | 21.64 | 2.74 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $7,100 | 19.20 | 2.70 |
| Josh Reynolds | DET | $3,300 | 8.86 | 2.68 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,600 | 20.18 | 2.66 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | NYG | $5,300 | 14.25 | 2.69 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,700 | 13.07 | 2.29 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,200 | 12.37 | 2.38 |
| Evan Engram | JAX | $4,700 | 12.30 | 2.62 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Knox | BUF | $2,900 | 9.58 | 3.30 |
| Isaiah Likely | BAL | $3,000 | 9.81 | 3.27 |
| Hayden Hurst | CAR | $3,000 | 8.14 | 2.71 |
| Darren Waller | NYG | $5,300 | 14.25 | 2.69 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | BAL | $4,000 | 8.78 | 2.20 |
| Commanders | WAS | $2,800 | 8.78 | 3.13 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $3,500 | 8.41 | 2.40 |
| 49ers | SF | $3,800 | 7.93 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | WAS | $2,800 | 8.78 | 3.13 |
| Raiders | LV | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Vikings | MIN | $2,400 | 7.04 | 2.93 |
| Bengals | CIN | $2,900 | 7.90 | 2.72 |
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.