Daily Player Picks
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Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Quarterbacks
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,000 | 24.02 | 3.00 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $7,800 | 22.65 | 2.90 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $7,000 | 20.99 | 3.00 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,300 | 20.51 | 3.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $5,500 | 18.16 | 3.30 |
| Tommy DeVito | NYG | $4,000 | 13.02 | 3.25 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,300 | 20.51 | 3.25 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $6,100 | 19.67 | 3.22 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,200 | 22.83 | 2.78 |
| Joe Mixon | HOU | $8,000 | 21.46 | 2.68 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 21.26 | 2.50 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,300 | 19.89 | 2.72 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,500 | 18.88 | 2.52 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $7,700 | 18.74 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 15.86 | 2.83 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $5,700 | 15.92 | 2.79 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,200 | 22.83 | 2.78 |
| Rachaad White | TB | $5,400 | 14.79 | 2.74 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,300 | 19.89 | 2.72 |
| Joe Mixon | HOU | $8,000 | 21.46 | 2.68 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,100 | 20.97 | 2.59 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $7,600 | 20.60 | 2.71 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,300 | 20.38 | 2.46 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $7,600 | 19.18 | 2.52 |
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $7,300 | 18.65 | 2.55 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,100 | 17.75 | 2.50 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $7,200 | 17.44 | 2.42 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $6,800 | 17.14 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $5,800 | 15.94 | 2.75 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $7,600 | 20.60 | 2.71 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $5,100 | 13.30 | 2.61 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,100 | 20.97 | 2.59 |
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $7,300 | 18.65 | 2.55 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $7,600 | 19.18 | 2.52 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $6,800 | 17.14 | 2.52 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,100 | 17.75 | 2.50 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,300 | 15.43 | 2.45 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,800 | 14.59 | 2.52 |
| Cade Otton | TB | $5,500 | 12.86 | 2.34 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,600 | 12.79 | 2.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | NE | $4,000 | 10.69 | 2.67 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,300 | 11.25 | 2.62 |
| Will Dissly | LAC | $3,500 | 9.07 | 2.59 |
| Jonnu Smith | MIA | $4,100 | 10.52 | 2.57 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,600 | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,500 | 8.57 | 2.45 |
| Vikings | MIN | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
| Lions | DET | $3,700 | 8.36 | 2.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | GB | $2,800 | 8.28 | 2.96 |
| Giants | NYG | $2,400 | 6.68 | 2.79 |
| Bears | CHI | $2,500 | 6.43 | 2.57 |
| Vikings | MIN | $3,400 | 8.51 | 2.50 |
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.