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 | $8,600 | 23.67 | 2.75 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,200 | 23.65 | 2.88 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $8,000 | 22.56 | 2.82 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 22.19 | 2.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,200 | 23.65 | 2.88 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $8,000 | 22.56 | 2.82 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 22.19 | 2.81 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,600 | 23.67 | 2.75 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $9,300 | 22.54 | 2.42 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,900 | 19.25 | 2.16 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,700 | 18.83 | 2.16 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,800 | 18.82 | 2.14 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,100 | 16.20 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $9,300 | 22.54 | 2.42 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,500 | 14.86 | 2.29 |
| Chase Brown | CIN | $6,900 | 15.23 | 2.21 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,800 | 17.19 | 2.20 |
| James Cook | BUF | $6,800 | 14.78 | 2.17 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,700 | 18.83 | 2.16 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,200 | 20.22 | 2.20 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 16.56 | 2.21 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,800 | 16.26 | 1.85 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,600 | 15.86 | 1.84 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,100 | 15.65 | 1.93 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $7,900 | 15.26 | 1.93 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 15.22 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,500 | 16.56 | 2.21 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,200 | 20.22 | 2.20 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $7,100 | 15.34 | 2.16 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $5,000 | 10.58 | 2.12 |
| Jerry Jeudy | CLE | $6,200 | 12.76 | 2.06 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | ARI | $6,400 | 12.92 | 2.02 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $6,800 | 13.58 | 2.00 |
| Jameson Williams | DET | $6,000 | 12.02 | 2.00 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | SF | $6,500 | 13.32 | 2.05 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,000 | 12.90 | 1.84 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,300 | 12.72 | 2.02 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | SF | $6,500 | 13.32 | 2.05 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,300 | 12.72 | 2.02 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $5,700 | 10.79 | 1.89 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,000 | 12.90 | 1.84 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,800 | 8.25 | 1.72 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,200 | 7.94 | 1.89 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | $4,600 | 7.78 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $3,700 | 8.57 | 2.32 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,400 | 7.17 | 2.11 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | LV | $3,200 | 6.50 | 2.03 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $3,300 | 6.44 | 1.95 |
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.