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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,500 | 25.31 | 3.37 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,500 | 21.12 | 3.25 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $7,000 | 19.47 | 2.78 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,000 | 19.34 | 3.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,500 | 25.31 | 3.37 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,500 | 21.12 | 3.25 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,000 | 19.34 | 3.22 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $7,000 | 19.47 | 2.78 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,600 | 24.70 | 2.87 |
| James Cook | BUF | $6,900 | 15.64 | 2.27 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $5,400 | 8.81 | 1.63 |
| Austin Ekeler | WAS | $5,300 | 8.14 | 1.54 |
| Isiah Pacheco | KC | $5,200 | 7.24 | 1.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,600 | 24.70 | 2.87 |
| James Cook | BUF | $6,900 | 15.64 | 2.27 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS | $5,600 | 9.37 | 1.67 |
| Kareem Hunt | KC | $5,400 | 8.81 | 1.63 |
| Austin Ekeler | WAS | $5,300 | 8.14 | 1.54 |
| Ray Davis | BUF | $4,300 | 6.23 | 1.45 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $6,700 | 17.60 | 2.63 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $6,800 | 15.58 | 2.29 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,800 | 13.49 | 2.33 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $5,500 | 12.01 | 2.18 |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | $5,700 | 11.53 | 2.02 |
| Dyami Brown | WAS | $4,400 | 8.26 | 1.88 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | KC | $4,700 | 8.15 | 1.73 |
| Hollywood Brown | KC | $4,200 | 7.57 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $6,700 | 17.60 | 2.63 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,800 | 13.49 | 2.33 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $6,800 | 15.58 | 2.29 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $5,500 | 12.01 | 2.18 |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | $5,700 | 11.53 | 2.02 |
| Keon Coleman | BUF | $3,700 | 7.28 | 1.97 |
| Dyami Brown | WAS | $4,400 | 8.26 | 1.88 |
| Hollywood Brown | KC | $4,200 | 7.57 | 1.80 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 16.45 | 2.74 |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $4,300 | 9.17 | 2.13 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 16.45 | 2.74 |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | $4,500 | 10.05 | 2.23 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $4,300 | 9.17 | 2.13 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | $3,600 | 7.20 | 2.00 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | PHI | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Bills | BUF | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,100 | 5.66 | 1.83 |
| Commanders | WAS | $2,700 | 5.25 | 1.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagles | PHI | $3,300 | 7.61 | 2.31 |
| Bills | BUF | $2,900 | 6.41 | 2.21 |
| Commanders | WAS | $2,700 | 5.25 | 1.94 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,100 | 5.66 | 1.83 |
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.