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 | $9,500 | 22.48 | 2.37 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 22.08 | 2.73 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $9,000 | 21.71 | 2.41 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $7,800 | 21.45 | 2.75 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $7,800 | 21.45 | 2.75 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 22.08 | 2.73 |
| Brock Purdy | SF | $7,400 | 19.49 | 2.63 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $8,400 | 21.21 | 2.53 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,000 | 24.87 | 2.49 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,700 | 21.26 | 2.19 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,100 | 20.72 | 2.28 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,600 | 19.80 | 2.06 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,700 | 16.63 | 1.91 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,400 | 16.04 | 1.91 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Taylor | IND | $10,000 | 24.87 | 2.49 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $9,100 | 20.72 | 2.28 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $9,700 | 21.26 | 2.19 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $9,600 | 19.80 | 2.06 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,700 | 16.63 | 1.91 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | $8,400 | 16.04 | 1.91 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $9,800 | 19.27 | 1.97 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,300 | 18.36 | 1.97 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,200 | 16.94 | 1.84 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $8,000 | 15.79 | 1.97 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $8,100 | 15.61 | 1.93 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $9,000 | 14.35 | 1.59 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,700 | 13.78 | 1.79 |
| Emeka Egbuka | TB | $7,600 | 13.47 | 1.77 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $9,800 | 19.27 | 1.97 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,300 | 18.36 | 1.97 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $8,000 | 15.79 | 1.97 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $6,700 | 12.97 | 1.94 |
| Rashee Rice | KC | $8,100 | 15.61 | 1.93 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $6,600 | 12.34 | 1.87 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $9,200 | 16.94 | 1.84 |
| Tetairoa McMillan | CAR | $6,800 | 12.22 | 1.80 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $8,500 | 15.39 | 1.81 |
| Brock Bowers | LV | $7,400 | 12.61 | 1.70 |
| George Kittle | SF | $6,800 | 12.06 | 1.77 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,500 | 11.94 | 1.84 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $6,000 | 11.11 | 1.85 |
| Tyler Warren | IND | $6,500 | 11.94 | 1.84 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $8,500 | 15.39 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | ATL | $4,900 | 8.79 | 1.79 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,800 | 9.19 | 2.42 |
| Baltimore Ravens | BAL | $4,600 | 8.29 | 1.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | ATL | $3,800 | 9.37 | 2.47 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | $3,800 | 9.19 | 2.42 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | $5,000 | 10.42 | 2.08 |
| Dallas Cowboys | DAL | $3,300 | 6.32 | 1.92 |
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.