NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 23, 2024
Last updated: Sep 22, 2024, 8:07PM | Published: Sep 19, 2024, 5:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Late Monday DFS contest begins at 6:06am AEST on September 23, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate consists of these games:
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Carolina Panthers
- Los Angeles Rams vs San Francisco 49ers
- Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens
- Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins
- Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $16,700 | 21.4 | 1.3 |
| Value | Geno Smith (SEA, QB) | $12,240 | 17.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Zach Charbonnet (SEA, FLEX/RB) | $11,000 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tutu Atwell (LA, FLEX/WR) | $6,750 | 9.5 | 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $16,700 | 21.4 | 1.3 |
| Value | Geno Smith (SEA) | $12,240 | 17.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Brock Purdy (SF) | $13,950 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Skylar Thompson (MIA) | $9,220 | 12.6 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $16,830 | 19.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tutu Atwell (LA) | $6,750 | 9.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $11,070 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Lockett (SEA) | $8,410 | 10.8 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam LaPorta (DET) | $10,920 | 13.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Colby Parkinson (LA) | $5,880 | 8.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Mark Andrews (BAL) | $10,130 | 10.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $8,600 | 11 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $15,010 | 17.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Zamir White (LV) | $8,040 | 11.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Zach Charbonnet (SEA) | $11,000 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chuba Hubbard (CAR) | $8,890 | 12.1 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Geno Smith. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lamar Jackson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Tutu Atwell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Zach Charbonnet is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate closes at 6:06am AEST 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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