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 | $7,500 | 25.98 | 3.46 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,700 | 25.74 | 3.34 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,700 | 22.46 | 3.35 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,000 | 20.79 | 3.46 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $7,500 | 25.98 | 3.46 |
| Geno Smith | LV | $5,400 | 18.68 | 3.46 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,000 | 20.79 | 3.46 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $5,500 | 18.90 | 3.44 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 23.21 | 2.73 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,200 | 22.01 | 2.68 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,100 | 21.77 | 3.07 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.26 | 2.63 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $7,500 | 19.89 | 2.65 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $7,600 | 19.79 | 2.60 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,100 | 21.77 | 3.07 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,000 | 17.03 | 2.84 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 23.21 | 2.73 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,200 | 22.01 | 2.68 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $7,500 | 19.89 | 2.65 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.26 | 2.63 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,900 | 22.17 | 2.81 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,300 | 20.25 | 2.77 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $6,600 | 19.44 | 2.95 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,200 | 17.65 | 2.85 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $7,000 | 17.25 | 2.46 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $6,200 | 17.23 | 2.78 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,000 | 17.08 | 2.13 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $6,400 | 16.91 | 2.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Olave | NO | $5,100 | 15.73 | 3.08 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $6,600 | 19.44 | 2.95 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $5,100 | 14.83 | 2.91 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,200 | 17.65 | 2.85 |
| Drake London | ATL | $5,700 | 16.22 | 2.85 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,900 | 22.17 | 2.81 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $5,400 | 15.18 | 2.81 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $6,200 | 17.23 | 2.78 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,600 | 15.74 | 2.81 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $5,800 | 14.21 | 2.45 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $4,300 | 12.41 | 2.89 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 12.33 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $4,200 | 12.25 | 2.92 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $4,300 | 12.41 | 2.89 |
| Hunter Henry | NE | $4,000 | 11.32 | 2.83 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,600 | 15.74 | 2.81 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,200 | 9.14 | 2.86 |
| Bills | BUF | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
| Packers | GB | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Lions | DET | $3,500 | 7.87 | 2.25 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,200 | 9.14 | 2.86 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $2,500 | 7.10 | 2.84 |
| Colts | IND | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.69 |
| Falcons | ATL | $2,700 | 6.87 | 2.55 |
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.