NFL Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 29, 2024
Last updated: Nov 27, 2024, 11:08PM | Published: Nov 27, 2024, 8:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Friday DFS contest commences at 4:30am AEDT on November 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 29 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Friday slate features the following games:
- Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
- Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins
- Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the best NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, FLEX/RB) | $16,480 | 20.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Jared Goff (DET, QB) | $12,860 | 18.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET, RB/FLEX) | $13,060 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Christian Watson (GB, WR/FLEX) | $7,430 | 10.2 | 1.4 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks offer the most "bang for your buck," meaning they're expected to perform well relative to their salary.
Conversely, a "fade" is a player considered to offer lower value for money, based on their expected score relative to their salary. For budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to the best value players at lower price points not already mentioned.
In fantasy sports, understanding value—assessing a player's potential output against their salary—is crucial, as players scoring high relative to their cost are key in crafting the optimal line-up.
The "Pts/$1K" metric shows the predicted points for every $1,000 of a player's salary. A higher number indicates better value, making it easier to spot players who could outperform their cost.
Positional Breakdown
QB (Quarterback)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jared Goff (DET) | $12,860 | 18.2 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jared Goff (DET) | $12,860 | 18.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB) | $15,100 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Trey Lance (DAL) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $14,950 | 17.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Christian Watson (GB) | $7,430 | 10.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | DJ Moore (CHI) | $12,410 | 12 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Cooks (DAL) | $6,000 | 7.7 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | $10,880 | 12.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Luke Schoonmaker (DAL) | $5,000 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Theo Johnson (NYG) | $6,370 | 7.1 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $16,480 | 20.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Rico Dowdle (DAL) | $10,070 | 13.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET) | $13,060 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Emanuel Wilson (GB) | $8,000 | 5.3 | 0.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jared Goff. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahmyr Gibbs is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Christian Watson.
On the other hand, according to our model, David Montgomery is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Friday slate closes at 4:30am AEDT on Friday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NFL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NFL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NFL Friday contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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