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 | $8,800 | 24.84 | 2.82 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,300 | 24.03 | 2.89 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,500 | 23.81 | 2.80 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 21.48 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,300 | 24.03 | 2.89 |
| J.J. McCarthy | MIN | $6,900 | 19.53 | 2.83 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,800 | 24.84 | 2.82 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,500 | 23.81 | 2.80 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,000 | 20.74 | 2.30 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,800 | 20.56 | 2.34 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $9,100 | 19.89 | 2.19 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,900 | 18.23 | 2.05 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | $8,000 | 17.75 | 2.22 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $8,100 | 17.57 | 2.17 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,400 | 15.55 | 2.43 |
| James Cook | BUF | $6,900 | 16.37 | 2.37 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,800 | 20.56 | 2.34 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,000 | 20.74 | 2.30 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $7,000 | 15.97 | 2.28 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | $8,000 | 17.75 | 2.22 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,400 | 17.42 | 2.07 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,700 | 16.75 | 1.93 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,900 | 16.64 | 1.87 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,000 | 16.62 | 1.85 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,600 | 15.20 | 2.00 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $7,400 | 14.99 | 2.03 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $7,500 | 14.73 | 1.96 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,000 | 14.68 | 1.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $6,300 | 14.53 | 2.31 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $6,300 | 14.08 | 2.24 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,400 | 17.42 | 2.07 |
| Ricky Pearsall | SF | $6,200 | 12.62 | 2.04 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $7,400 | 14.99 | 2.03 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,600 | 15.20 | 2.00 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $7,300 | 14.52 | 1.99 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $7,000 | 13.90 | 1.99 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,100 | 13.18 | 1.86 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 11.98 | 1.71 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,900 | 11.29 | 1.91 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,200 | 10.64 | 1.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,900 | 11.29 | 1.91 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,100 | 13.18 | 1.86 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,200 | 9.52 | 1.83 |
| Hunter Henry | NE | $4,900 | 8.68 | 1.77 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $5,000 | 9.03 | 1.81 |
| San Francisco 49ers | SF | $4,800 | 8.87 | 1.85 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,500 | 7.85 | 2.24 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $3,000 | 6.68 | 2.23 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,500 | 9.59 | 2.13 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $3,300 | 7.04 | 2.13 |
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.