NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 14, 2024
Last updated: Oct 13, 2024, 4:07PM | Published: Oct 10, 2024, 3:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest begins at 4:02am AEDT on October 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 the following games:
- Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions
- New Orleans Saints vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Philadelphia Eagles vs Cleveland Browns
- Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons
- Tennessee Titans vs Indianapolis Colts
- Green Bay Packers vs Arizona Cardinals
- New England Patriots vs Houston Texans
- Baltimore Ravens vs Washington Commanders
- Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers
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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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $18,190 | 23 | 1.3 |
| Value | Spencer Rattler (NO, QB) | $8,490 | 14.3 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Joe Flacco (IND, QB) | $12,050 | 7.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Aidan O'Connell (LV, QB) | $8,850 | 13.6 | 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 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 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) | $18,190 | 23 | 1.3 |
| Value | Spencer Rattler (NO) | $8,490 | 14.3 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Joe Flacco (IND) | $12,050 | 7.6 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Aidan O'Connell (LV) | $8,850 | 13.6 | 1.5 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $15,970 | 19.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tre Tucker (LV) | $6,240 | 9.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jameson Williams (DET) | $10,620 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Adonai Mitchell (IND) | $6,490 | 9.6 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $10,580 | 12.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $5,630 | 8.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $10,260 | 11.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Juwan Johnson (NO) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | $14,390 | 18.2 | 1.3 |
| Value | Tyjae Spears (TEN) | $8,060 | 12.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Joe Mixon (HOU) | $12,680 | 9.4 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Jerome Ford (CLE) | $8,830 | 13.1 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Spencer Rattler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lamar Jackson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Aidan O'Connell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Joe Flacco 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 4:02am 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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