NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 18, 2024
Last updated: Nov 17, 2024, 5:07PM | Published: Nov 14, 2024, 1:08AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 5:02am AEDT on November 18, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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:
- Detroit Lions vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams
- Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Baltimore Ravens
- Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets vs Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos vs Atlanta Falcons
- San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
- New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns
- Tennessee Titans vs Minnesota Vikings
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF, RB/FLEX) | $19,090 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE, TE/FLEX) | $6,010 | 10.3 | 1.7 |
| Fade | T.J. Hockenson (MIN, TE/FLEX) | $10,510 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Will Levis (TEN, QB) | $9,620 | 14.3 | 1.5 |
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 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 | Will Levis (TEN) | $9,620 | 14.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $15,240 | 16.1 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (JAC) | $8,770 | 12.8 | 1.5 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $15,720 | 17.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | George Pickens (PIT) | $12,350 | 17.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $16,900 | 16.2 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Keenan Allen (CHI) | $8,080 | 10.8 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $13,450 | 15.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE) | $6,010 | 10.3 | 1.7 |
| Fade | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | $10,510 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Cole Kmet (CHI) | $5,530 | 7.3 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,090 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $15,020 | 19.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $16,780 | 16.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Travis Etienne (JAC) | $8,990 | 11.4 | 1.3 |
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 looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Will Levis.
On the other hand, according to our model, T.J. Hockenson 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 5:02am 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 slate. 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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