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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,700 | 23.19 | 2.67 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,500 | 22.76 | 2.68 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $8,900 | 22.29 | 2.50 |
| Daniel Jones | IND | $7,900 | 20.37 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,500 | 22.76 | 2.68 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,700 | 23.19 | 2.67 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $7,700 | 19.97 | 2.59 |
| Daniel Jones | IND | $7,900 | 20.37 | 2.58 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $11,000 | 25.83 | 2.35 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,500 | 19.68 | 2.07 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,000 | 19.44 | 2.16 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,900 | 17.99 | 2.02 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,800 | 17.21 | 1.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $11,000 | 25.83 | 2.35 |
| Kyle Monangai | CHI | $5,200 | 11.74 | 2.26 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,400 | 18.16 | 2.16 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,000 | 19.44 | 2.16 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,500 | 19.68 | 2.07 |
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $6,400 | 13.13 | 2.05 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,700 | 20.16 | 2.08 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,100 | 18.85 | 2.07 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $9,600 | 16.96 | 1.77 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $8,200 | 16.91 | 2.06 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $9,100 | 15.64 | 1.72 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $8,500 | 15.39 | 1.81 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $7,600 | 13.14 | 1.73 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $9,700 | 20.16 | 2.08 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,100 | 18.85 | 2.07 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $8,200 | 16.91 | 2.06 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,500 | 18.88 | 1.99 |
| Kayshon Boutte | NE | $5,900 | 11.72 | 1.99 |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | $7,000 | 12.92 | 1.85 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $6,200 | 11.49 | 1.85 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $8,500 | 15.39 | 1.81 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 12.36 | 1.77 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,700 | 12.10 | 1.81 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,000 | 11.29 | 1.88 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucker Kraft | GB | $6,200 | 12.41 | 2.00 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,000 | 11.29 | 1.88 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,700 | 12.10 | 1.81 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,000 | 12.36 | 1.77 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.91 |
| New England Patriots | NE | $4,700 | 8.30 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $4,500 | 8.90 | 1.98 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,900 | 7.62 | 1.95 |
| Los Angeles Rams | LAR | $4,900 | 9.45 | 1.93 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | $4,600 | 8.81 | 1.91 |
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.