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 | $8,100 | 24.45 | 3.02 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,000 | 24.03 | 2.67 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,800 | 21.39 | 2.43 |
| Baker Mayfield | TB | $8,300 | 20.14 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 24.45 | 3.02 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $9,000 | 24.03 | 2.67 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $7,800 | 19.70 | 2.53 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,800 | 21.39 | 2.43 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,200 | 25.74 | 2.52 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $10,000 | 21.83 | 2.18 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,100 | 20.45 | 2.25 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $9,300 | 17.26 | 1.86 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,200 | 16.78 | 2.05 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,900 | 16.64 | 2.11 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,200 | 25.74 | 2.52 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,100 | 20.45 | 2.25 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $10,000 | 21.83 | 2.18 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,900 | 16.64 | 2.11 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,200 | 16.78 | 2.05 |
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $6,300 | 12.46 | 1.98 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,600 | 18.14 | 1.89 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $9,000 | 15.83 | 1.76 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $8,400 | 14.15 | 1.68 |
| Drake London | ATL | $7,800 | 13.82 | 1.77 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $7,700 | 13.80 | 1.79 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $9,100 | 13.36 | 1.47 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,200 | 13.22 | 1.84 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,500 | 13.15 | 1.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | $6,400 | 12.19 | 1.90 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,600 | 18.14 | 1.89 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,200 | 13.22 | 1.84 |
| Kayshon Boutte | NE | $5,900 | 10.86 | 1.84 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $6,700 | 12.29 | 1.83 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $6,200 | 11.36 | 1.83 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $6,700 | 12.13 | 1.81 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $7,700 | 13.80 | 1.79 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Warren | IND | $7,200 | 11.59 | 1.61 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $7,000 | 11.11 | 1.59 |
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $6,500 | 10.71 | 1.65 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zach Ertz | WAS | $5,200 | 9.25 | 1.78 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,100 | 10.30 | 1.69 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $5,700 | 9.66 | 1.69 |
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $6,500 | 10.71 | 1.65 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Indianapolis Colts | IND | $4,900 | 8.58 | 1.75 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | $4,600 | 8.47 | 1.84 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | $4,600 | 8.44 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Bears | CHI | $3,800 | 8.27 | 2.18 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $4,200 | 8.79 | 2.09 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $3,100 | 5.73 | 1.85 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $4,100 | 7.58 | 1.85 |
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.