Daily Player Picks
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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 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $6,800 | 23.53 | 3.46 |
| 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 | 23.53 | 3.46 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,000 | 24.17 | 3.45 |
| Jacoby Brissett | ARI | $4,600 | 15.81 | 3.44 |
| Bo Nix | DEN | $6,200 | 20.95 | 3.38 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 25.53 | 2.69 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 21.70 | 2.41 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,500 | 21.27 | 2.50 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,500 | 19.87 | 2.65 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,000 | 18.75 | 2.34 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,400 | 18.74 | 2.53 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $9,500 | 25.53 | 2.69 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,500 | 19.87 | 2.65 |
| Rico Dowdle | CAR | $6,300 | 16.53 | 2.62 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $7,400 | 18.74 | 2.53 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $6,800 | 17.11 | 2.52 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,500 | 21.27 | 2.50 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 23.97 | 2.76 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 22.71 | 2.70 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,600 | 22.26 | 2.59 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,900 | 18.20 | 2.64 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,700 | 17.66 | 2.29 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $7,900 | 16.35 | 2.07 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $6,300 | 16.15 | 2.56 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,000 | 15.57 | 2.22 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 23.97 | 2.76 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 22.71 | 2.70 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,900 | 18.20 | 2.64 |
| Josh Downs | IND | $4,400 | 11.59 | 2.63 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,600 | 22.26 | 2.59 |
| Ladd McConkey | LAC | $6,300 | 16.15 | 2.56 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $6,000 | 15.28 | 2.55 |
| DK Metcalf | PIT | $5,400 | 13.63 | 2.52 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,000 | 16.97 | 2.83 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $5,900 | 13.97 | 2.37 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $5,400 | 13.56 | 2.51 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Njoku | CLE | $3,200 | 9.72 | 3.04 |
| AJ Barner | SEA | $3,100 | 9.28 | 2.99 |
| Sam LaPorta | DET | $4,400 | 13.04 | 2.96 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | $4,300 | 12.19 | 2.84 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,500 | 8.60 | 2.46 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,100 | 8.52 | 2.75 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $3,600 | 8.32 | 2.31 |
| Colts | IND | $3,400 | 8.13 | 2.39 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,100 | 8.52 | 2.75 |
| Cardinals | ARI | $2,200 | 5.96 | 2.71 |
| Buccaneers | TB | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.68 |
| Eagles | PHI | $2,900 | 7.53 | 2.60 |
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.