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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,000 | 24.53 | 3.07 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $7,300 | 21.40 | 2.93 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,800 | 21.27 | 3.13 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,600 | 21.03 | 3.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | NYJ | $5,600 | 20.52 | 3.66 |
| Bryce Young | CAR | $4,700 | 17.12 | 3.64 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $6,000 | 19.17 | 3.20 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $6,600 | 21.03 | 3.19 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 23.98 | 3.11 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,600 | 22.94 | 2.67 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,400 | 22.17 | 3.00 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $8,000 | 21.15 | 2.64 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $7,500 | 18.65 | 2.49 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,300 | 18.59 | 2.55 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $7,700 | 23.98 | 3.11 |
| David Montgomery | DET | $5,200 | 15.71 | 3.02 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,400 | 22.17 | 3.00 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $5,800 | 16.43 | 2.83 |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | $5,600 | 15.29 | 2.73 |
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $5,900 | 15.91 | 2.70 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,400 | 22.62 | 2.69 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,900 | 21.24 | 2.69 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $6,600 | 18.82 | 2.85 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,100 | 18.50 | 3.03 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $7,100 | 17.63 | 2.48 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $6,900 | 17.55 | 2.54 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $7,300 | 17.39 | 2.38 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $5,800 | 16.78 | 2.89 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,100 | 18.50 | 3.03 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $5,100 | 15.28 | 3.00 |
| Jordan Addison | MIN | $5,300 | 15.81 | 2.98 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $5,800 | 16.78 | 2.89 |
| Isaiah Bond | CLE | $3,200 | 9.18 | 2.87 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $6,600 | 18.82 | 2.85 |
| Quentin Johnston | LAC | $5,700 | 16.15 | 2.83 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $5,400 | 14.76 | 2.73 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $5,500 | 14.88 | 2.71 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $5,800 | 14.74 | 2.54 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $4,800 | 13.48 | 2.81 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $4,700 | 12.74 | 2.71 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | MIA | $3,500 | 10.50 | 3.00 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $3,900 | 11.69 | 3.00 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,200 | 12.40 | 2.95 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $4,800 | 13.48 | 2.81 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | DET | $3,500 | 10.69 | 3.05 |
| Vikings | MIN | $3,800 | 9.12 | 2.40 |
| Rams | LAR | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
| Texans | HOU | $2,400 | 7.97 | 3.32 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $2,400 | 7.97 | 3.32 |
| Lions | DET | $3,500 | 10.69 | 3.05 |
| Patriots | NE | $2,400 | 6.43 | 2.68 |
| Rams | LAR | $3,100 | 8.31 | 2.68 |
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.