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 | $8,200 | 24.52 | 2.99 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,300 | 24.24 | 2.92 |
| Jalen Hurts | PHI | $8,000 | 24.03 | 3.00 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $6,900 | 23.32 | 3.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jared Goff | DET | $5,300 | 17.92 | 3.38 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $6,900 | 23.32 | 3.38 |
| Geno Smith | SEA | $6,100 | 20.01 | 3.28 |
| Deshaun Watson | CLE | $6,500 | 21.24 | 3.27 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,100 | 22.43 | 2.77 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $8,000 | 21.58 | 2.70 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,500 | 21.53 | 2.53 |
| Nick Chubb | CLE | $8,000 | 19.67 | 2.46 |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | $8,600 | 19.24 | 2.24 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | $6,600 | 18.34 | 2.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonovan Knight | NYJ | $4,600 | 13.15 | 2.86 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | NE | $6,600 | 18.34 | 2.78 |
| Derrick Henry | TEN | $8,100 | 22.43 | 2.77 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $8,000 | 21.58 | 2.70 |
| Aaron Jones | GB | $6,900 | 17.64 | 2.56 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,500 | 21.53 | 2.53 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,900 | 25.89 | 2.91 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,800 | 24.81 | 2.82 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,600 | 24.02 | 2.79 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,200 | 23.39 | 2.85 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $7,400 | 18.58 | 2.51 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $7,900 | 18.55 | 2.35 |
| Amari Cooper | CLE | $6,400 | 17.63 | 2.75 |
| Jaylen Waddle | MIA | $7,400 | 17.62 | 2.38 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Brown | BUF | $1,000 | 3.86 | 3.86 |
| Justin Jefferson | MIN | $8,900 | 25.89 | 2.91 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,200 | 23.39 | 2.85 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $8,800 | 24.81 | 2.82 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,600 | 24.02 | 2.79 |
| Amari Cooper | CLE | $6,400 | 17.63 | 2.75 |
| Jarvis Landry | NO | $4,100 | 10.68 | 2.61 |
| Tyler Lockett | SEA | $6,000 | 15.62 | 2.60 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,900 | 25.37 | 3.21 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,600 | 17.46 | 2.65 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,000 | 14.69 | 2.94 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $4,300 | 12.66 | 2.94 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $7,900 | 25.37 | 3.21 |
| George Kittle | SF | $5,000 | 14.69 | 2.94 |
| Pat Freiermuth | PIT | $4,300 | 12.66 | 2.94 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,600 | 17.46 | 2.65 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravens | BAL | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
| Eagles | PHI | $3,800 | 8.37 | 2.20 |
| Bills | BUF | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Cowboys | DAL | $4,300 | 8.04 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rams | LAR | $2,700 | 7.20 | 2.67 |
| Jets | NYJ | $2,600 | 6.58 | 2.53 |
| Bills | BUF | $3,500 | 8.18 | 2.34 |
| Ravens | BAL | $4,000 | 9.23 | 2.31 |
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.