NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 6, 2025
Last updated: Jan 4, 2025, 11:06PM | Published: Jan 2, 2025, 7:44AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest starts at 5:00am AEDT on January 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 January 6 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these games:
- Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
- Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans
- New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills
- New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
- Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $14,480 | 22.4 | 1.5 |
| Value | Nico Collins (HOU, FLEX/WR) | $9,410 | 15.4 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI, FLEX/RB) | $12,880 | 5.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | C.J. Stroud (HOU, QB) | $9,020 | 14.3 | 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'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 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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $14,480 | 22.4 | 1.5 |
| Value | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $9,020 | 14.3 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Tyler Huntley (MIA) | $10,770 | 5.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC) | $9,420 | 14.6 | 1.5 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brian Thomas (JAC) | $14,470 | 17.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Nico Collins (HOU) | $9,410 | 15.4 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jauan Jennings (SF) | $11,960 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Khalil Shakir (BUF) | $6,000 | 9 | 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 | 12.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $6,770 | 10.5 | 1.5 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | $19,090 | 21.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Joe Mixon (HOU) | $10,600 | 15.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI) | $12,880 | 5.8 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Antonio Gibson (NE) | $8,000 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Nico Collins. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Daniels is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including C.J. Stroud.
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 building 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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