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 | $7,000 | 24.06 | 3.44 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $6,800 | 23.65 | 3.48 |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $6,600 | 21.31 | 3.23 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,200 | 20.95 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $6,800 | 23.65 | 3.48 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,000 | 24.06 | 3.44 |
| Jacoby Brissett | ARI | $4,600 | 15.66 | 3.40 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,200 | 20.95 | 3.38 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 25.61 | 2.70 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 21.45 | 2.38 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,500 | 21.21 | 2.50 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,500 | 19.77 | 2.64 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,000 | 18.75 | 2.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 25.61 | 2.70 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,500 | 19.77 | 2.64 |
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $6,300 | 16.43 | 2.61 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,400 | 18.86 | 2.55 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $6,800 | 17.19 | 2.53 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,500 | 21.21 | 2.50 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 22.67 | 2.70 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 22.03 | 2.53 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,600 | 21.34 | 2.48 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,900 | 18.63 | 2.70 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,700 | 17.00 | 2.21 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $7,900 | 16.37 | 2.07 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $6,300 | 15.97 | 2.54 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,100 | 15.94 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Downs | IND | $4,400 | 12.33 | 2.80 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 22.67 | 2.70 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,900 | 18.63 | 2.70 |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | $5,100 | 13.58 | 2.66 |
| Romeo Doubs | GB | $4,900 | 12.85 | 2.62 |
| Garrett Wilson | NYJ | $6,100 | 15.94 | 2.61 |
| DeMario Douglas | NE | $4,000 | 10.43 | 2.61 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $5,400 | 13.76 | 2.55 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,000 | 16.82 | 2.80 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $5,900 | 13.97 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $5,400 | 13.60 | 2.52 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | CLE | $3,200 | 9.97 | 3.12 |
| AJ Barner | SEA | $3,100 | 9.27 | 2.99 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | $4,300 | 12.13 | 2.82 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $3,600 | 8.30 | 2.31 |
| Colts | IND | $3,400 | 8.16 | 2.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,100 | 8.33 | 2.69 |
| Cardinals | ARI | $2,200 | 5.89 | 2.68 |
| Buccaneers | TB | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Jaguars | JAX | $2,600 | 6.79 | 2.61 |
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.