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 | 25.28 | 3.61 |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAX | $6,100 | 21.47 | 3.52 |
| Matthew Stafford | LAR | $6,900 | 20.54 | 2.98 |
| Drake Maye | NE | $6,800 | 19.97 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,000 | 25.28 | 3.61 |
| Trevor Lawrence | JAX | $6,100 | 21.47 | 3.52 |
| Caleb Williams | CHI | $5,600 | 18.82 | 3.36 |
| Brock Purdy | SF | $6,000 | 19.54 | 3.26 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,400 | 21.95 | 2.97 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 21.91 | 2.58 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX | $6,600 | 17.02 | 2.58 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | $6,400 | 16.43 | 2.57 |
| D’Andre Swift | CHI | $5,700 | 16.04 | 2.81 |
| Saquon Barkley | PHI | $7,000 | 15.34 | 2.19 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | BUF | $7,400 | 21.95 | 2.97 |
| D’Andre Swift | CHI | $5,700 | 16.04 | 2.81 |
| Travis Etienne Jr. | JAX | $6,600 | 17.02 | 2.58 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,500 | 21.91 | 2.58 |
| Kyren Williams | LAR | $6,400 | 16.43 | 2.57 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | NE | $6,000 | 14.66 | 2.44 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 20.83 | 2.39 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $6,900 | 15.70 | 2.28 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $6,500 | 15.25 | 2.35 |
| Nico Collins | HOU | $7,200 | 13.91 | 1.93 |
| Jauan Jennings | SF | $5,600 | 13.64 | 2.44 |
| Stefon Diggs | NE | $6,300 | 13.46 | 2.14 |
| DeVonta Smith | PHI | $5,900 | 12.42 | 2.11 |
| Parker Washington | JAX | $5,000 | 12.16 | 2.43 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | $4,800 | 12.09 | 2.52 |
| Jauan Jennings | SF | $5,600 | 13.64 | 2.44 |
| Parker Washington | JAX | $5,000 | 12.16 | 2.43 |
| Brian Thomas Jr. | JAX | $4,700 | 11.26 | 2.40 |
| Puka Nacua | LAR | $8,700 | 20.83 | 2.39 |
| Davante Adams | LAR | $6,500 | 15.25 | 2.35 |
| Christian Watson | GB | $4,900 | 11.48 | 2.34 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $6,900 | 15.70 | 2.28 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | SF | $6,200 | 14.42 | 2.33 |
| Colston Loveland | CHI | $4,400 | 10.97 | 2.49 |
| Brenton Strange | JAX | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Dalton Schultz | HOU | $4,000 | 10.33 | 2.58 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronde Gadsden II | LAC | $3,400 | 9.65 | 2.84 |
| Brenton Strange | JAX | $3,900 | 10.83 | 2.78 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | $3,300 | 8.99 | 2.72 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | $3,800 | 10.12 | 2.66 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,300 | 9.74 | 2.95 |
| Rams | LAR | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Steelers | PIT | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Patriots | NE | $3,200 | 5.79 | 1.81 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | HOU | $3,300 | 9.74 | 2.95 |
| Steelers | PIT | $2,600 | 7.04 | 2.71 |
| Rams | LAR | $3,500 | 8.76 | 2.50 |
| Chargers | LAC | $2,200 | 5.37 | 2.44 |
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.