NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 30, 2024
Last updated: Dec 29, 2024, 9:06PM | Published: Dec 29, 2024, 5:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Late Monday DFS contest starts at 8:05am AEDT on December 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers
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With the latest NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN, FLEX/WR) | $16,970 | 19.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Dorian Thompson-Robinson (CLE, QB) | $9,110 | 13.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jonnu Smith (MIA, TE/FLEX) | $11,120 | 11.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jerry Jeudy (CLE, FLEX/WR) | $7,970 | 10.8 | 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 highlight 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 | Sam Darnold (MIN) | $13,610 | 18.4 | 1.4 |
| Value | Dorian Thompson-Robinson (CLE) | $9,110 | 13.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB) | $14,380 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Skylar Thompson (MIA) | $8,000 | 0.2 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $16,970 | 19.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jerry Jeudy (CLE) | $7,970 | 10.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyreek Hill (MIA) | $12,060 | 13.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Elijah Moore (CLE) | $6,000 | 7.7 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | $11,120 | 11.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | $9,290 | 10.4 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Akins (CLE) | $5,000 | 5.2 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $17,070 | 19.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Jerome Ford (CLE) | $10,980 | 12.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $14,520 | 15.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Raheem Mostert (MIA) | $8,000 | 6.8 | 0.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Dorian Thompson-Robinson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Justin Jefferson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Jerry Jeudy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jonnu Smith is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate closes at 8:05am AEDT on Monday. 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 Late Monday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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