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 | $8,000 | 24.00 | 3.00 |
| Patrick Mahomes | KC | $8,100 | 22.65 | 2.80 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | $7,800 | 21.95 | 2.81 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | $8,200 | 21.22 | 2.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | TEN | $5,100 | 17.10 | 3.35 |
| Deshaun Watson | CLE | $5,400 | 16.64 | 3.08 |
| Joe Burrow | CIN | $6,200 | 19.05 | 3.07 |
| Sam Howell | WAS | $5,800 | 17.46 | 3.01 |
Running Backs
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,100 | 21.32 | 2.63 |
| Austin Ekeler | LAC | $8,400 | 19.41 | 2.31 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | $6,600 | 16.98 | 2.57 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $6,900 | 16.19 | 2.35 |
| Raheem Mostert | MIA | $7,400 | 16.14 | 2.18 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin Kamara | NO | $8,100 | 21.32 | 2.63 |
| Breece Hall | NYJ | $6,600 | 16.98 | 2.57 |
| Jerome Ford | CLE | $5,300 | 13.07 | 2.47 |
| Joe Mixon | CIN | $5,900 | 14.41 | 2.44 |
| Josh Jacobs | LV | $6,900 | 16.19 | 2.35 |
| Saquon Barkley | NYG | $7,900 | 18.47 | 2.34 |
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Wide Receivers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,400 | 26.69 | 2.84 |
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 24.15 | 2.98 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,500 | 22.87 | 2.69 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,600 | 22.69 | 2.64 |
| Keenan Allen | LAC | $8,700 | 21.51 | 2.47 |
| CeeDee Lamb | DAL | $8,200 | 19.65 | 2.40 |
| Davante Adams | LV | $8,100 | 19.18 | 2.37 |
| Adam Thielen | CAR | $7,700 | 17.71 | 2.30 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja’Marr Chase | CIN | $8,100 | 24.15 | 2.98 |
| Jayden Reed | GB | $3,600 | 10.64 | 2.96 |
| Tyreek Hill | MIA | $9,400 | 26.69 | 2.84 |
| Stefon Diggs | BUF | $8,500 | 22.87 | 2.69 |
| A.J. Brown | PHI | $8,600 | 22.69 | 2.64 |
| Demario Douglas | NE | $4,000 | 10.37 | 2.59 |
| Terry McLaurin | WAS | $5,600 | 14.46 | 2.58 |
| George Pickens | PIT | $5,400 | 13.95 | 2.58 |
Tight Ends
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Kelce | KC | $8,200 | 20.88 | 2.55 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | $6,800 | 14.00 | 2.06 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,200 | 13.93 | 2.68 |
| Dallas Goedert | PHI | $4,800 | 11.28 | 2.35 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kylen Granson | IND | $2,700 | 7.25 | 2.69 |
| T.J. Hockenson | MIN | $5,200 | 13.93 | 2.68 |
| David Njoku | CLE | $3,800 | 9.81 | 2.58 |
| Tyler Conklin | NYJ | $3,000 | 7.71 | 2.57 |
Defenses
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | PIT | $3,500 | 9.12 | 2.61 |
| Browns | CLE | $4,200 | 8.93 | 2.13 |
| Chargers | LAC | $3,600 | 8.59 | 2.39 |
| Saints | NO | $4,100 | 8.49 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giants | NYG | $2,300 | 8.12 | 3.53 |
| Bengals | CIN | $2,500 | 7.02 | 2.81 |
| Texans | HOU | $3,000 | 8.37 | 2.79 |
| Cardinals | ARI | $2,700 | 7.50 | 2.78 |
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.