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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,500 | 24.12 | 3.22 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,600 | 21.55 | 3.26 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $6,400 | 20.12 | 3.14 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $7,000 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Tyler Huntley | BAL | $4,300 | 14.37 | 3.34 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,000 | 19.90 | 3.32 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,600 | 21.55 | 3.26 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 27.26 | 2.87 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,800 | 23.69 | 2.69 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 22.80 | 2.53 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,300 | 18.83 | 2.58 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,500 | 18.72 | 2.50 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $6,700 | 17.82 | 2.66 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 27.26 | 2.87 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $6,000 | 17.15 | 2.86 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,800 | 23.69 | 2.69 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $6,700 | 17.82 | 2.66 |
| Chuba Hubbard | CAR | $5,300 | 13.69 | 2.58 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,300 | 18.83 | 2.58 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 22.82 | 2.82 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,800 | 19.19 | 2.46 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $6,600 | 17.54 | 2.66 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $5,700 | 16.87 | 2.96 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $7,700 | 16.29 | 2.12 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $6,200 | 16.28 | 2.63 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,000 | 15.86 | 2.27 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,900 | 15.66 | 2.65 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $5,700 | 16.87 | 2.96 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 22.82 | 2.82 |
| Jordan Addison | MIN | $5,500 | 15.02 | 2.73 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $6,600 | 17.54 | 2.66 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,900 | 15.66 | 2.65 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $6,200 | 16.28 | 2.63 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $5,300 | 13.96 | 2.63 |
| Tez Johnson | TB | $4,300 | 11.25 | 2.62 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $6,000 | 14.20 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $5,500 | 13.90 | 2.53 |
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $5,400 | 12.63 | 2.34 |
| George Kittle | SF | $4,500 | 12.32 | 2.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Otton | TB | $3,400 | 9.89 | 2.91 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | ATL | $3,900 | 11.31 | 2.90 |
| Juwan Johnson | NO | $3,300 | 9.51 | 2.88 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $3,000 | 8.46 | 2.82 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
| Colts | IND | $3,800 | 8.62 | 2.27 |
| Eagles | PHI | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
| Chiefs | KC | $3,700 | 8.50 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,600 | 8.27 | 3.18 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.67 | 2.89 |
| Panthers | CAR | $2,200 | 6.02 | 2.74 |
| Eagles | PHI | $3,200 | 8.55 | 2.67 |
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.