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 | $7,500 | 23.30 | 3.11 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $7,900 | 22.73 | 2.88 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $7,800 | 22.40 | 2.87 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,200 | 21.27 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | SF | $5,800 | 19.63 | 3.38 |
| Russell Wilson | DEN | $5,200 | 17.07 | 3.28 |
| Kyler Murray | ARI | $6,100 | 19.51 | 3.20 |
| Joshua Dobbs | MIN | $5,900 | 18.42 | 3.12 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,300 | 23.68 | 2.55 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,600 | 20.05 | 2.33 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX | $7,200 | 17.05 | 2.37 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,100 | 16.01 | 2.26 |
| David Montgomery | DET | $6,500 | 15.43 | 2.37 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $6,600 | 15.40 | 2.33 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,300 | 23.68 | 2.55 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | $5,800 | 14.58 | 2.51 |
| James Conner | ARI | $5,700 | 14.04 | 2.46 |
| Javonte Williams | DEN | $5,600 | 13.64 | 2.44 |
| Jerome Ford | CLE | $5,200 | 12.30 | 2.37 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX | $7,200 | 17.05 | 2.37 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,300 | 26.19 | 2.82 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 23.65 | 2.78 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $9,200 | 22.47 | 2.44 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,800 | 21.95 | 2.49 |
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $8,100 | 21.29 | 2.63 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $9,000 | 21.22 | 2.36 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $9,100 | 20.70 | 2.27 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,700 | 20.56 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | CHI | $5,600 | 16.35 | 2.92 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,300 | 26.19 | 2.82 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 23.65 | 2.78 |
| Tank Dell | HOU | $5,900 | 15.90 | 2.69 |
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $8,100 | 21.29 | 2.63 |
| Curtis Samuel | WAS | $3,600 | 9.46 | 2.63 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $5,100 | 13.37 | 2.62 |
| Diontae Johnson | PIT | $5,000 | 13.00 | 2.60 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 19.86 | 2.68 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,100 | 14.89 | 2.92 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,400 | 13.92 | 2.18 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,700 | 13.76 | 2.05 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,100 | 14.89 | 2.92 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,400 | 19.86 | 2.68 |
| Evan Engram | JAX | $4,300 | 11.53 | 2.68 |
| Donald Parham Jr. | LAC | $3,100 | 8.17 | 2.64 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | DAL | $4,100 | 10.56 | 2.57 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,500 | 9.13 | 2.61 |
| Browns | CLE | $3,700 | 8.90 | 2.41 |
| Bills | BUF | $4,000 | 8.58 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | GB | $2,300 | 7.04 | 3.06 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.26 | 2.75 |
| Jets | NYJ | $2,600 | 7.09 | 2.73 |
| Bengals | CIN | $2,700 | 7.14 | 2.65 |
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.