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 | $9,100 | 25.01 | 2.75 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,800 | 20.95 | 2.38 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,600 | 20.82 | 2.42 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 20.80 | 2.57 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | SF | $6,900 | 19.25 | 2.79 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,100 | 25.01 | 2.75 |
| Jared Goff | DET | $7,800 | 20.62 | 2.64 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 20.80 | 2.57 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,000 | 21.51 | 2.39 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,800 | 20.85 | 2.37 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 20.19 | 2.13 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,400 | 19.46 | 2.07 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,500 | 17.06 | 2.01 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,400 | 16.81 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,000 | 21.51 | 2.39 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,800 | 20.85 | 2.37 |
| David Montgomery | DET | $6,300 | 14.61 | 2.32 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $6,400 | 14.72 | 2.30 |
| Quinshon Judkins | CLE | $6,400 | 13.82 | 2.16 |
| Ashton Jeanty | LV | $7,200 | 15.38 | 2.14 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,600 | 18.40 | 1.92 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,300 | 18.02 | 1.94 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,100 | 16.02 | 2.26 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,600 | 15.26 | 2.01 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $7,800 | 15.18 | 1.95 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,900 | 14.56 | 1.64 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,500 | 14.33 | 1.69 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $7,000 | 14.02 | 2.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Addison | MIN | $6,000 | 13.93 | 2.32 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,100 | 16.02 | 2.26 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $5,900 | 12.56 | 2.13 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $5,800 | 12.13 | 2.09 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,600 | 15.26 | 2.01 |
| Xavier Worthy | KC | $7,000 | 14.02 | 2.00 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $7,800 | 15.18 | 1.95 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,300 | 18.02 | 1.94 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,500 | 11.81 | 1.82 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 11.47 | 1.64 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,100 | 10.31 | 1.69 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,500 | 11.81 | 1.82 |
| Darren Waller | MIA | $5,200 | 9.29 | 1.79 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,600 | 9.84 | 1.76 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $5,300 | 9.21 | 1.74 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,000 | 10.69 | 2.14 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 8.31 | 1.89 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,600 | 7.97 | 2.21 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $5,000 | 10.69 | 2.14 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 8.31 | 1.89 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | $4,900 | 9.12 | 1.86 |
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.