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 | 23.43 | 2.57 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $8,200 | 22.16 | 2.70 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,900 | 21.77 | 2.76 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $8,400 | 21.32 | 2.54 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,900 | 21.77 | 2.76 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $8,200 | 22.16 | 2.70 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,100 | 23.43 | 2.57 |
| Jayden Daniels | WAS | $8,400 | 21.32 | 2.54 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,200 | 22.40 | 2.20 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,100 | 21.41 | 2.35 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,900 | 19.79 | 2.22 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,500 | 18.09 | 1.90 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $8,800 | 17.57 | 2.00 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $8,700 | 17.10 | 1.97 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,100 | 21.41 | 2.35 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,900 | 19.79 | 2.22 |
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,200 | 22.40 | 2.20 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | WAS | $6,400 | 13.98 | 2.19 |
| Javonte Williams | DAL | $7,800 | 16.83 | 2.16 |
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $6,600 | 13.63 | 2.07 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,800 | 20.34 | 2.08 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,200 | 18.29 | 1.99 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $8,100 | 16.90 | 2.09 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $9,000 | 15.62 | 1.74 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.03 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,800 | 14.64 | 1.66 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WAS | $7,000 | 14.54 | 2.08 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $6,700 | 14.49 | 2.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $6,700 | 14.49 | 2.16 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $8,100 | 16.90 | 2.09 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,800 | 20.34 | 2.08 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WAS | $7,000 | 14.54 | 2.08 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,500 | 15.19 | 2.03 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $6,400 | 12.98 | 2.03 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $6,300 | 12.61 | 2.00 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $5,900 | 11.79 | 2.00 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $7,000 | 11.48 | 1.64 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.80 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,800 | 10.78 | 1.58 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,400 | 10.77 | 1.68 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 10.83 | 1.80 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $5,700 | 10.15 | 1.78 |
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,000 | 8.86 | 1.77 |
| Darren Waller | MIA | $6,000 | 10.53 | 1.75 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,800 | 8.48 | 1.77 |
| Denver Broncos | DEN | $4,500 | 8.48 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,200 | 9.40 | 2.24 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,400 | 8.87 | 2.02 |
| Miami Dolphins | MIA | $3,000 | 5.99 | 2.00 |
| Las Vegas Raiders | LV | $3,800 | 7.46 | 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.