NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2024
Last updated: Nov 15, 2024, 1:07AM | Published: Nov 14, 2024, 1:08AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 5:00am AEDT on November 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 18 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of these match-ups:
- San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons
- Tennessee Titans vs Minnesota Vikings
- New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens
- Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
- Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders
- New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns
- Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams
- Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF, FLEX/RB) | $19,090 | 22.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE, FLEX/TE) | $6,010 | 9.9 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL, RB/FLEX) | $16,780 | 16.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC, QB) | $8,770 | 13.5 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $17,900 | 21.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Mac Jones (JAC) | $8,770 | 13.5 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) | $13,980 | 14.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Gardner Minshew (LV) | $9,340 | 12.9 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $15,720 | 17.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Keenan Allen (CHI) | $8,080 | 11 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Drake London (ATL) | $13,820 | 13.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Calvin Austin (PIT) | $6,000 | 7.6 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $13,450 | 15.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE) | $6,010 | 9.9 | 1.6 |
| Fade | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | $10,510 | 10.4 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Cole Kmet (CHI) | $5,530 | 7.4 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,090 | 22.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $14,800 | 19.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $16,780 | 16.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Travis Etienne (JAC) | $8,990 | 11 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Hunter Henry. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christian McCaffrey is a strong option. If you're seeking 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, Derrick Henry is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together 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 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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