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 | 26.44 | 3.04 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,000 | 26.00 | 2.89 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,500 | 21.86 | 2.57 |
| Jordan Love | GB | $7,600 | 20.37 | 2.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | SF | $6,600 | 20.15 | 3.05 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,700 | 26.44 | 3.04 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,000 | 26.00 | 2.89 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $7,100 | 19.44 | 2.74 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,500 | 20.54 | 2.42 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,900 | 20.07 | 2.26 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,300 | 19.82 | 2.13 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 18.29 | 1.93 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,300 | 18.23 | 2.20 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,700 | 17.95 | 2.06 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,500 | 20.54 | 2.42 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,600 | 15.48 | 2.35 |
| Cam Skattebo | NYG | $5,400 | 12.44 | 2.30 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,900 | 20.07 | 2.26 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,300 | 18.23 | 2.20 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,300 | 19.82 | 2.13 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,400 | 18.20 | 1.94 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,800 | 15.81 | 1.80 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,200 | 14.77 | 1.80 |
| Malik Nabers | NYG | $8,400 | 14.30 | 1.70 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,400 | 14.19 | 1.92 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,100 | 14.08 | 1.55 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $8,200 | 13.82 | 1.68 |
| Mike Evans | TB | $7,600 | 13.55 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jauan Jennings | SF | $5,900 | 12.10 | 2.05 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $6,500 | 13.28 | 2.04 |
| Jakobi Meyers | LV | $6,100 | 12.40 | 2.03 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $5,600 | 11.00 | 1.97 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $5,800 | 11.35 | 1.96 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,400 | 18.20 | 1.94 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $7,000 | 13.54 | 1.93 |
| Ricky Pearsall | SF | $6,300 | 12.16 | 1.93 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,900 | 12.44 | 1.80 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,700 | 11.27 | 1.68 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $6,000 | 9.99 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,000 | 9.46 | 1.89 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $5,300 | 10.01 | 1.89 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,900 | 12.44 | 1.80 |
| Hunter Henry | NE | $5,500 | 9.90 | 1.80 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $5,000 | 9.10 | 1.82 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | $5,000 | 8.32 | 1.66 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | $4,900 | 8.05 | 1.64 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAC | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $3,500 | 7.52 | 2.15 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | JAC | $3,800 | 8.02 | 2.11 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,400 | 6.71 | 1.97 |
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,700 | 7.19 | 1.94 |
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.