NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2024
Last updated: Nov 28, 2024, 10:06PM | Published: Nov 28, 2024, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 5:00am AEDT on December 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these games:
- Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Washington Commanders vs Tennessee Titans
- New York Jets vs Seattle Seahawks
- New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Houston Texans
- Atlanta Falcons vs Los Angeles Chargers
- New England Patriots vs Indianapolis Colts
- Minnesota Vikings vs Arizona Cardinals
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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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $17,550 | 23 | 1.3 |
| Value | Will Levis (TEN, QB) | $11,090 | 16.8 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Brian Robinson (WAS, FLEX/RB) | $10,730 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Juwan Johnson (NO, FLEX/TE) | $5,450 | 8.1 | 1.5 |
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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $17,550 | 23 | 1.3 |
| Value | Will Levis (TEN) | $11,090 | 16.8 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Trevor Lawrence (JAC) | $10,670 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC) | $8,000 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $17,010 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Value | Joshua Palmer (LAC) | $6,000 | 8.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | $13,260 | 12.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Alec Pierce (IND) | $6,550 | 8.9 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $11,710 | 13.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Juwan Johnson (NO) | $5,450 | 8.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Taysom Hill (NO) | $10,220 | 11.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB) | $8,690 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alvin Kamara (NO) | $17,920 | 21.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kenneth Walker (SEA) | $13,670 | 17.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brian Robinson (WAS) | $10,730 | 6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Travis Etienne (JAC) | $9,010 | 9.9 | 1.1 |
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 Will Levis. 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 Juwan Johnson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Brian Robinson 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 Monday slate closes at 5:00am 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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