NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 6, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 5:06PM | Published: Jan 2, 2025, 7:44AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 5:02am AEDT on January 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 includes these games:
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
- New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
- Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders
- Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants
- Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- New England Patriots 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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $14,480 | 22 | 1.5 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB) | $9,020 | 15 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI, RB/FLEX) | $12,880 | 6.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC, QB) | $9,420 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
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 are 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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $14,480 | 22 | 1.5 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $9,020 | 15 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Tyler Huntley (MIA) | $10,770 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC) | $9,420 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brian Thomas (JAC) | $14,470 | 18.4 | 1.3 |
| Value | Nico Collins (HOU) | $9,410 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jalen McMillan (TB) | $11,130 | 9.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Khalil Shakir (BUF) | $6,000 | 8.8 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $12,130 | 13.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Dalton Kincaid (BUF) | $5,000 | 7.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,010 | 13.2 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $6,770 | 9.7 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | $19,090 | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joe Mixon (HOU) | $10,600 | 15.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI) | $12,880 | 6.1 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brian Robinson (WAS) | $9,080 | 11.7 | 1.3 |
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, Jayden Daniels is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Mac Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Carter 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 help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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