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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,900 | 23.83 | 2.68 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $9,300 | 22.15 | 2.38 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $9,000 | 20.99 | 2.33 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $8,000 | 20.46 | 2.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,900 | 23.83 | 2.68 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $8,000 | 20.46 | 2.56 |
| Jordan Love | GB | $7,300 | 18.14 | 2.49 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 19.65 | 2.49 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $10,000 | 21.54 | 2.15 |
| Joe Mixon | HOU | $9,300 | 20.60 | 2.22 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,500 | 18.80 | 1.98 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,600 | 18.26 | 2.12 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,200 | 18.18 | 1.98 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $9,100 | 16.60 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Mixon | HOU | $9,300 | 20.60 | 2.22 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $10,000 | 21.54 | 2.15 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,600 | 18.26 | 2.12 |
| James Conner | ARI | $7,700 | 15.94 | 2.07 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,500 | 18.80 | 1.98 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,200 | 18.18 | 1.98 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,000 | 17.61 | 1.96 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $8,900 | 17.56 | 1.97 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,500 | 16.99 | 1.79 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 16.30 | 1.92 |
| Cooper Kupp | LAR | $9,200 | 15.15 | 1.65 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,600 | 14.68 | 1.71 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $7,800 | 14.62 | 1.87 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,300 | 14.46 | 1.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | HOU | $8,900 | 17.56 | 1.97 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,000 | 17.61 | 1.96 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,500 | 16.30 | 1.92 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $7,800 | 14.62 | 1.87 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $7,400 | 13.75 | 1.86 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $7,100 | 13.02 | 1.83 |
| Calvin Ridley | TEN | $6,300 | 11.54 | 1.83 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,500 | 16.99 | 1.79 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,500 | 11.97 | 1.60 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,200 | 11.08 | 1.54 |
| George Kittle | SF | $7,700 | 10.54 | 1.37 |
| Cade Otton | TB | $6,600 | 10.12 | 1.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,800 | 9.39 | 1.62 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,500 | 11.97 | 1.60 |
| Hunter Henry | NE | $5,200 | 8.31 | 1.60 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $5,400 | 8.41 | 1.56 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,900 | 8.57 | 1.75 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,800 | 8.51 | 1.77 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 8.36 | 1.82 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,000 | 8.28 | 2.07 |
| New York Giants | NYG | $3,300 | 6.68 | 2.03 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | $4,400 | 8.26 | 1.88 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,700 | 8.75 | 1.86 |
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.