Daily Player Picks
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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 | 25.40 | 2.92 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,900 | 24.96 | 2.80 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,500 | 21.96 | 2.58 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 21.83 | 2.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,700 | 25.40 | 2.92 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,900 | 24.96 | 2.80 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $7,900 | 21.83 | 2.76 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,000 | 21.75 | 2.72 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,500 | 22.23 | 2.34 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,900 | 19.32 | 2.17 |
| James Cook | BUF | $7,600 | 19.02 | 2.50 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,100 | 18.27 | 2.01 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $9,200 | 17.62 | 1.92 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $8,500 | 17.50 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook | BUF | $7,600 | 19.02 | 2.50 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,500 | 22.23 | 2.34 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,700 | 14.70 | 2.19 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,900 | 19.32 | 2.17 |
| Bucky Irving | TB | $7,400 | 15.71 | 2.12 |
| Jordan Mason | MIN | $5,800 | 12.07 | 2.08 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,800 | 17.45 | 1.98 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,000 | 17.15 | 1.91 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,600 | 16.77 | 1.75 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 16.70 | 1.99 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $8,200 | 16.33 | 1.99 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,000 | 14.81 | 1.85 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $6,800 | 14.20 | 2.09 |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | JAC | $7,400 | 14.19 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $6,300 | 14.12 | 2.24 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | $6,000 | 13.11 | 2.18 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $6,800 | 14.20 | 2.09 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WAS | $6,700 | 13.89 | 2.07 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 16.70 | 1.99 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $8,200 | 16.33 | 1.99 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,800 | 17.45 | 1.98 |
| Jameson Williams | DET | $6,300 | 12.32 | 1.96 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,400 | 12.17 | 1.64 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,100 | 10.67 | 1.75 |
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $6,500 | 10.53 | 1.62 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 10.20 | 1.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,300 | 9.98 | 1.88 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,100 | 10.67 | 1.75 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $5,600 | 9.60 | 1.71 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,400 | 12.17 | 1.64 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,200 | 8.70 | 2.07 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $5,000 | 8.46 | 1.69 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,800 | 8.42 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,400 | 8.91 | 2.62 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | $3,500 | 7.57 | 2.16 |
| 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.