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 | $7,300 | 23.92 | 3.28 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $7,100 | 23.81 | 3.35 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $6,900 | 22.83 | 3.31 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $6,600 | 22.38 | 3.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Flacco | CLE | $4,900 | 17.16 | 3.50 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $6,600 | 22.38 | 3.39 |
| Sam Darnold | SEA | $5,300 | 17.97 | 3.39 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $5,900 | 19.76 | 3.35 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,200 | 23.50 | 2.87 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,000 | 21.30 | 2.66 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.55 | 2.67 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $7,200 | 19.83 | 2.75 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $7,300 | 18.57 | 2.54 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $6,700 | 18.39 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,200 | 23.50 | 2.87 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $6,700 | 18.39 | 2.75 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $7,200 | 19.83 | 2.75 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.55 | 2.67 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,000 | 16.02 | 2.67 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,000 | 21.30 | 2.66 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 23.32 | 2.88 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,900 | 20.04 | 2.54 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,600 | 19.40 | 2.94 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,600 | 18.98 | 2.50 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,100 | 18.86 | 2.66 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $7,800 | 18.77 | 2.41 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $7,000 | 18.50 | 2.64 |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | JAX | $6,800 | 18.35 | 2.70 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,600 | 19.40 | 2.94 |
| Jerry Jeudy | CLE | $5,400 | 15.59 | 2.89 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 23.32 | 2.88 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $5,900 | 16.78 | 2.84 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $5,100 | 14.49 | 2.84 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $5,800 | 16.28 | 2.81 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | $5,500 | 15.39 | 2.80 |
| Jauan Jennings | SF | $4,900 | 13.74 | 2.80 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,500 | 16.18 | 2.49 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,200 | 16.14 | 2.60 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,800 | 15.99 | 2.76 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,700 | 13.38 | 2.85 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | CLE | $4,700 | 13.38 | 2.85 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,800 | 15.99 | 2.76 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $4,600 | 12.13 | 2.64 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $4,100 | 10.82 | 2.64 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LAR | $3,400 | 8.57 | 2.52 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,800 | 8.25 | 2.17 |
| Cardinals | ARI | $3,500 | 7.94 | 2.27 |
| Steelers | PIT | $3,300 | 7.78 | 2.36 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $2,500 | 7.18 | 2.87 |
| Falcons | ATL | $2,600 | 7.17 | 2.76 |
| Bears | CHI | $2,400 | 6.55 | 2.73 |
| 49ers | SF | $2,900 | 7.59 | 2.62 |
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.