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 | $9,000 | 24.89 | 2.77 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,600 | 20.82 | 2.42 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,800 | 20.80 | 2.67 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $7,800 | 20.73 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,000 | 24.89 | 2.77 |
| Justin Fields | NYJ | $7,700 | 20.62 | 2.68 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,800 | 20.80 | 2.67 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $7,800 | 20.73 | 2.66 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,500 | 20.74 | 2.44 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,000 | 20.68 | 2.30 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 20.24 | 2.13 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,400 | 18.70 | 1.99 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,500 | 17.06 | 2.01 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,400 | 16.80 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $4,900 | 12.44 | 2.54 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,500 | 20.74 | 2.44 |
| David Montgomery | DET | $6,300 | 14.69 | 2.33 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,000 | 20.68 | 2.30 |
| Michael Carter | ARI | $4,000 | 9.18 | 2.29 |
| Woody Marks | HOU | $5,400 | 11.71 | 2.17 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,600 | 20.80 | 2.17 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,300 | 19.92 | 2.14 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,500 | 15.83 | 1.86 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,600 | 15.59 | 2.05 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $7,800 | 15.46 | 1.98 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,300 | 15.44 | 2.12 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,100 | 15.42 | 2.17 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,900 | 15.03 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,600 | 20.80 | 2.17 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,100 | 15.42 | 2.17 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,300 | 19.92 | 2.14 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,300 | 15.44 | 2.12 |
| Jordan Addison | MIN | $6,000 | 12.60 | 2.10 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $6,700 | 13.94 | 2.08 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,600 | 15.59 | 2.05 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WAS | $6,400 | 13.02 | 2.03 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 11.42 | 1.63 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,100 | 10.33 | 1.69 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $6,000 | 9.83 | 1.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Waller | MIA | $5,200 | 9.51 | 1.83 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,600 | 9.88 | 1.76 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,100 | 8.67 | 1.70 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,100 | 10.33 | 1.69 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,000 | 10.76 | 2.15 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 8.98 | 1.83 |
| Arizona Cardinals | ARI | $4,400 | 8.43 | 1.92 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,600 | 8.21 | 2.28 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,000 | 10.76 | 2.15 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 9.06 | 2.06 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $3,600 | 7.04 | 1.96 |
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.