NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 9, 2024
Last updated: Dec 8, 2024, 5:06PM | Published: Dec 5, 2024, 3:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest begins at 5:02am AEDT on December 9, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these games:
- New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
- Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Minnesota Vikings vs Atlanta Falcons
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Philadelphia Eagles vs Carolina Panthers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Seattle Seahawks
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
- Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
- San Francisco 49ers vs Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Rams vs Buffalo Bills
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $18,350 | 22.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Aidan O'Connell (LV, QB) | $10,000 | 15.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jaylen Warren (PIT, FLEX/RB) | $10,760 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG, FLEX/WR) | $6,740 | 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 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $18,350 | 22.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Aidan O'Connell (LV) | $10,000 | 15.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Caleb Williams (CHI) | $14,410 | 16 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC) | $9,700 | 11.9 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $15,920 | 18.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG) | $6,740 | 9.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Adam Thielen (CAR) | $11,170 | 9.1 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Cedrick Wilson (NO) | $6,000 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,430 | 15.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Cade Otton (TB) | $8,690 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jonnu Smith (MIA) | $11,480 | 12.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | $6,080 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $18,840 | 22.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Isaac Guerendo (SF) | $10,390 | 15.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jaylen Warren (PIT) | $10,760 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Travis Etienne (JAC) | $9,320 | 11.5 | 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 Aidan O'Connell. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen 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 Wan'Dale Robinson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jaylen Warren 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 5:02am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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