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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $6,900 | 22.52 | 3.26 |
| Dak Prescott | DAL | $6,900 | 21.92 | 3.18 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $6,800 | 21.46 | 3.16 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,000 | 20.71 | 2.96 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | NYG | $5,400 | 18.21 | 3.37 |
| Caleb Williams | CHI | $5,800 | 19.30 | 3.33 |
| Tyler Shough | NO | $5,200 | 17.04 | 3.28 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $6,900 | 22.52 | 3.26 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 23.55 | 2.68 |
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,300 | 23.54 | 2.84 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,700 | 22.10 | 2.54 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,000 | 21.39 | 2.67 |
| De’Von Achane | MIA | $8,500 | 21.34 | 2.51 |
| Chase Brown | CIN | $7,400 | 18.66 | 2.52 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmyr Gibbs | DET | $8,300 | 23.54 | 2.84 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,800 | 23.55 | 2.68 |
| James Cook III | BUF | $8,000 | 21.39 | 2.67 |
| D’Andre Swift | CHI | $5,800 | 14.97 | 2.58 |
| Bijan Robinson | ATL | $8,700 | 22.10 | 2.54 |
| Chase Brown | CIN | $7,400 | 18.66 | 2.52 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,300 | 24.30 | 2.93 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,600 | 24.16 | 2.81 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $9,200 | 21.36 | 2.32 |
| Chris Olave | NO | $7,200 | 17.93 | 2.49 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,600 | 17.90 | 2.36 |
| George Pickens | DAL | $7,300 | 17.55 | 2.40 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | DET | $7,900 | 16.46 | 2.08 |
| Drake London | ATL | $6,800 | 16.44 | 2.42 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,300 | 24.30 | 2.93 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | SEA | $8,600 | 24.16 | 2.81 |
| Michael Pittman Jr. | IND | $4,900 | 13.59 | 2.77 |
| Alec Pierce | IND | $4,700 | 12.80 | 2.72 |
| Courtland Sutton | DEN | $6,000 | 15.65 | 2.61 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $5,800 | 14.74 | 2.54 |
| Troy Franklin | DEN | $5,000 | 12.57 | 2.51 |
| Tee Higgins | CIN | $6,300 | 15.80 | 2.51 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,500 | 20.89 | 2.79 |
| Harold Fannin Jr. | CLE | $5,000 | 13.59 | 2.72 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | ATL | $5,300 | 13.21 | 2.49 |
| Travis Kelce | KC | $4,500 | 11.03 | 2.45 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Mayer | LV | $2,500 | 7.55 | 3.02 |
| Darren Waller | MIA | $3,800 | 10.84 | 2.85 |
| Jake Tonges | SF | $2,500 | 7.12 | 2.85 |
| Trey McBride | ARI | $7,500 | 20.89 | 2.79 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | DEN | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.72 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Rams | LAR | $3,600 | 8.13 | 2.26 |
| Seahawks | SEA | $3,700 | 7.97 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bears | CHI | $2,500 | 7.24 | 2.89 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.27 | 2.76 |
| Broncos | DEN | $3,700 | 10.05 | 2.72 |
| Eagles | PHI | $2,600 | 7.02 | 2.70 |
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.