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 | $8,700 | 25.68 | 2.95 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,900 | 23.83 | 2.68 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,500 | 22.04 | 2.59 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,000 | 21.80 | 2.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,700 | 25.68 | 2.95 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 21.53 | 2.73 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,000 | 21.80 | 2.72 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $7,300 | 19.79 | 2.71 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,500 | 22.50 | 2.37 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,900 | 19.40 | 2.18 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,100 | 18.39 | 2.02 |
| James Cook | BUF | $7,600 | 18.09 | 2.38 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,200 | 17.77 | 1.93 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $8,500 | 17.75 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Mason | MIN | $5,800 | 14.45 | 2.49 |
| James Cook | BUF | $7,600 | 18.09 | 2.38 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,500 | 22.50 | 2.37 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,700 | 14.70 | 2.19 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,900 | 19.40 | 2.18 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,700 | 16.50 | 2.14 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,800 | 18.09 | 2.06 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,000 | 16.84 | 1.87 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 16.67 | 1.99 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,600 | 16.16 | 1.68 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $8,200 | 15.09 | 1.84 |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | JAC | $7,400 | 14.42 | 1.95 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,000 | 14.24 | 1.78 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $6,800 | 14.22 | 2.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | SF | $5,600 | 12.99 | 2.32 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | $6,000 | 13.07 | 2.18 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $6,800 | 14.22 | 2.09 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,800 | 18.09 | 2.06 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $6,200 | 12.66 | 2.04 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $6,300 | 12.63 | 2.00 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $6,000 | 11.99 | 2.00 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 16.67 | 1.99 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,400 | 12.17 | 1.64 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 12.12 | 1.73 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,100 | 10.74 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,300 | 9.86 | 1.86 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,100 | 10.74 | 1.76 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $5,600 | 9.81 | 1.75 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 12.12 | 1.73 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,800 | 9.61 | 2.00 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $5,000 | 9.37 | 1.87 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,200 | 8.70 | 2.07 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,400 | 8.22 | 2.42 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $3,500 | 7.61 | 2.17 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAC | $3,300 | 7.00 | 2.12 |
| New Orleans Saints | NO | $3,200 | 6.75 | 2.11 |
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.