NFL FanDuel Picks for Week 1, 2023

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
Jalen Hurts PHI $9,000 22.71 2.52
Josh Allen BUF $8,700 22.64 2.60
Patrick Mahomes KC $9,000 22.05 2.45
Justin Fields CHI $8,300 21.78 2.62

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Dak Prescott DAL $7,400 20.03 2.71
Justin Fields CHI $8,300 21.78 2.62
Josh Allen BUF $8,700 22.64 2.60
Trevor Lawrence JAC $8,000 20.59 2.57

Running Backs

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,200 18.70 2.03
Saquon Barkley NYG $8,600 17.11 1.99
Austin Ekeler LAC $9,000 16.69 1.85
Nick Chubb CLE $8,600 16.29 1.89
Tony Pollard DAL $8,400 15.79 1.88
Josh Jacobs LV $8,400 15.74 1.87

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Christian McCaffrey SF $9,200 18.70 2.03
Saquon Barkley NYG $8,600 17.11 1.99
J.K. Dobbins BAL $6,500 12.79 1.97
Raheem Mostert MIA $5,900 11.30 1.92
Cam Akers LAR $6,600 12.66 1.92
Nick Chubb CLE $8,600 16.29 1.89

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Wide Receivers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Davante Adams LV $8,200 18.24 2.22
Justin Jefferson MIN $9,500 18.21 1.92
CeeDee Lamb DAL $8,000 16.35 2.04
Tyreek Hill MIA $8,800 15.93 1.81
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,500 15.88 1.87
Stefon Diggs BUF $7,700 15.40 2.00
Amon-Ra St. Brown DET $7,800 14.17 1.82
Garrett Wilson NYJ $6,900 13.95 2.02

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Davante Adams LV $8,200 18.24 2.22
CeeDee Lamb DAL $8,000 16.35 2.04
Garrett Wilson NYJ $6,900 13.95 2.02
Stefon Diggs BUF $7,700 15.40 2.00
DJ Moore CHI $6,300 12.46 1.98
Justin Jefferson MIN $9,500 18.21 1.92
DeVonta Smith PHI $7,200 13.56 1.88
Ja’Marr Chase CIN $8,500 15.88 1.87

Tight Ends

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darren Waller NYG $6,000 11.68 1.95
George Kittle SF $6,600 11.30 1.71
Evan Engram JAC $5,800 9.79 1.69
T.J. Hockenson MIN $7,200 9.49 1.32

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Darren Waller NYG $6,000 11.68 1.95
George Kittle SF $6,600 11.30 1.71
Evan Engram JAC $5,800 9.79 1.69
Isaiah Likely BAL $4,700 7.79 1.66

Defenses

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Washington Commanders WAS $4,900 8.78 1.79
Baltimore Ravens BAL $5,000 8.78 1.76
Jacksonville Jaguars JAC $4,400 8.41 1.91
Green Bay Packers GB $4,100 8.22 2.00

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Los Angeles Rams LAR $3,200 6.46 2.02
Cincinnati Bengals CIN $3,900 7.90 2.02
Green Bay Packers GB $4,100 8.22 2.00
Jacksonville Jaguars JAC $4,400 8.41 1.91

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.