NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 16, 2024
Last updated: Dec 15, 2024, 5:06PM | Published: Dec 12, 2024, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest begins at 5:02am AEDT on December 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 16 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Denver Broncos vs Indianapolis Colts
- New York Giants vs Baltimore Ravens
- Tennessee Titans vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Carolina Panthers vs Dallas Cowboys
- Detroit Lions vs Buffalo Bills
- New Orleans Saints vs Washington Commanders
- Cleveland Browns vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Arizona Cardinals vs New England Patriots
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Philadelphia Eagles vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs New York Jets
- Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $18,930 | 23.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB) | $12,990 | 19.2 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Bucky Irving (TB, RB/FLEX) | $12,710 | 6.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Tommy DeVito (NYG, QB) | $9,720 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
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) | $18,930 | 23.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $12,990 | 19.2 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) | $15,120 | 16.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Tommy DeVito (NYG) | $9,720 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $18,310 | 20.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joshua Palmer (LAC) | $6,720 | 9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Josh Downs (IND) | $11,270 | 10.3 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jalen McMillan (TB) | $6,000 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $13,380 | 14.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cade Otton (TB) | $7,970 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | $11,100 | 10.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Likely (BAL) | $5,890 | 7.6 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Joe Mixon (HOU) | $17,990 | 20.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tony Pollard (TEN) | $13,260 | 16.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Bucky Irving (TB) | $12,710 | 6.5 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jerome Ford (CLE) | $8,000 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like C.J. Stroud. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen 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 Tommy DeVito.
On the other hand, according to our model, Bucky Irving is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Monday slate closes at 5:02am 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 Monday contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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