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 | 23.27 | 3.32 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $6,700 | 21.65 | 3.23 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $6,900 | 21.49 | 3.11 |
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $6,300 | 21.39 | 3.40 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Herbert | LAC | $6,300 | 21.39 | 3.40 |
| J.J. McCarthy | MIN | $5,200 | 17.31 | 3.33 |
| Brock Purdy | SF | $5,800 | 19.29 | 3.33 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,000 | 23.27 | 3.32 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 23.83 | 2.65 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $8,100 | 20.85 | 2.57 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,300 | 20.31 | 2.45 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,200 | 19.99 | 2.44 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,300 | 19.20 | 2.63 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Jeanty | LV | $6,500 | 17.30 | 2.66 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,000 | 23.83 | 2.65 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,300 | 19.20 | 2.63 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | MIN | $5,500 | 14.28 | 2.60 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $8,100 | 20.85 | 2.57 |
| Josh Jacobs | GB | $7,800 | 19.69 | 2.52 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,500 | 22.45 | 2.64 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,900 | 21.20 | 2.38 |
| Drake London | ATL | $7,400 | 20.96 | 2.83 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 19.99 | 2.30 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,000 | 18.30 | 2.29 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $7,900 | 18.21 | 2.30 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $8,400 | 17.95 | 2.14 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $7,700 | 17.04 | 2.21 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake London | ATL | $7,400 | 20.96 | 2.83 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,500 | 22.45 | 2.64 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,900 | 15.56 | 2.64 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | WAS | $5,700 | 15.02 | 2.63 |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | $5,300 | 13.56 | 2.56 |
| Michael Wilson | ARI | $3,800 | 9.70 | 2.55 |
| Quentin Johnston | LAC | $5,000 | 12.49 | 2.50 |
| Mack Hollins | NE | $3,900 | 9.72 | 2.49 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $6,300 | 17.36 | 2.76 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $6,000 | 16.39 | 2.73 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,000 | 13.68 | 2.74 |
| Jake Ferguson | DAL | $5,300 | 13.16 | 2.48 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Barner | SEA | $3,100 | 9.26 | 2.99 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $3,300 | 9.42 | 2.85 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $3,000 | 8.36 | 2.79 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $3,200 | 8.89 | 2.78 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,700 | 9.52 | 2.57 |
| Falcons | ATL | $3,500 | 8.08 | 2.31 |
| Rams | LAR | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,600 | 7.81 | 3.00 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seahawks | SEA | $2,600 | 7.81 | 3.00 |
| Buccaneers | TB | $2,500 | 7.19 | 2.87 |
| Rams | LAR | $2,900 | 7.97 | 2.75 |
| Bears | CHI | $2,800 | 7.52 | 2.69 |
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.