NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2024
Last updated: Nov 17, 2024, 9:07PM | Published: Nov 14, 2024, 1:08AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Late Monday DFS contest kicks off at 8:06am AEDT on November 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 18 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons
- Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF, FLEX/RB) | $19,090 | 22.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Bo Nix (DEN, QB) | $13,430 | 19.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Amari Cooper (BUF, WR/FLEX) | $10,800 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Darnell Mooney (ATL, WR/FLEX) | $9,720 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $17,220 | 21.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Bo Nix (DEN) | $13,430 | 19.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $15,240 | 16.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jarrett Stidham (DEN) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | DK Metcalf (SEA) | $13,150 | 14.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Darnell Mooney (ATL) | $9,720 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Amari Cooper (BUF) | $10,800 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Lockett (SEA) | $8,970 | 11 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $13,450 | 14.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Dawson Knox (BUF) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Pitts (ATL) | $8,950 | 8.6 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,090 | 22.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | $15,520 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Kenneth Walker (SEA) | $14,430 | 15.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Audric Estime (DEN) | $8,670 | 10.4 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Bo Nix. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christian McCaffrey is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Darnell Mooney.
On the other hand, according to our model, Amari Cooper is one of the lowest 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 8:06am 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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