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 | 26.12 | 3.48 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,700 | 25.74 | 3.34 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,700 | 22.26 | 3.32 |
| Jordan Love | GB | $6,200 | 20.37 | 3.28 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | NE | $5,500 | 19.95 | 3.63 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $7,500 | 26.12 | 3.48 |
| Daniel Jones | IND | $5,600 | 19.23 | 3.43 |
| Justin Fields | NYJ | $5,300 | 18.04 | 3.40 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 23.36 | 2.75 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,100 | 21.77 | 3.07 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,200 | 21.54 | 2.63 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.32 | 2.64 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $7,600 | 19.65 | 2.59 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $7,500 | 18.98 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,100 | 21.77 | 3.07 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,000 | 17.15 | 2.86 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 23.36 | 2.75 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 20.32 | 2.64 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,200 | 21.54 | 2.63 |
| Cam Skattebo | NYG | $5,500 | 14.36 | 2.61 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,900 | 22.24 | 2.81 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $6,600 | 18.46 | 2.80 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,300 | 18.37 | 2.52 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,000 | 17.47 | 2.18 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $7,000 | 17.36 | 2.48 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $7,400 | 16.67 | 2.25 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $6,600 | 16.58 | 2.51 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $6,200 | 16.57 | 2.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $5,300 | 16.04 | 3.03 |
| Jauan Jennings | SF | $5,000 | 14.60 | 2.92 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $7,900 | 22.24 | 2.81 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $5,400 | 15.17 | 2.81 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $6,600 | 18.46 | 2.80 |
| Chris Olave | NO | $5,100 | 14.09 | 2.76 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $5,100 | 13.91 | 2.73 |
| Cedric Tillman | CLE | $4,200 | 11.25 | 2.68 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,600 | 16.00 | 2.86 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $5,800 | 13.97 | 2.41 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 12.37 | 2.81 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | NE | $4,000 | 11.99 | 3.00 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $4,200 | 12.07 | 2.87 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,600 | 16.00 | 2.86 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 12.37 | 2.81 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,200 | 9.10 | 2.84 |
| Bills | BUF | $3,700 | 8.32 | 2.25 |
| Packers | GB | $3,400 | 8.05 | 2.37 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguars | JAX | $2,500 | 8.02 | 3.21 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,200 | 9.10 | 2.84 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,800 | 7.85 | 2.80 |
| Colts | IND | $2,600 | 7.01 | 2.69 |
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.