NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 21, 2024
Last updated: Oct 20, 2024, 4:06PM | Published: Oct 17, 2024, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest starts at 4:02am AEDT on October 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these match-ups:
- New York Giants vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Cleveland Browns vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins
- Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Green Bay Packers vs Houston Texans
- Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans
- San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks
- Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $17,640 | 22.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Anthony Richardson (IND, QB) | $11,710 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Isaac Guerendo (SF, FLEX/RB) | $10,050 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Aidan O'Connell (LV, QB) | $8,940 | 13.9 | 1.6 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $17,640 | 22.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Anthony Richardson (IND) | $11,710 | 18.4 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jared Goff (DET) | $14,130 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Aidan O'Connell (LV) | $8,940 | 13.9 | 1.6 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $16,430 | 19.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Xavier Legette (CAR) | $7,830 | 11.9 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Malik Nabers (NYG) | $14,950 | 9.2 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Tutu Atwell (LA) | $6,500 | 9 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $13,010 | 14 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $6,570 | 8.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $12,610 | 13.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | David Njoku (CLE) | $8,500 | 9.9 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,980 | 18.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Chuba Hubbard (CAR) | $12,820 | 16.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Isaac Guerendo (SF) | $10,050 | 3 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Allgeier (ATL) | $8,000 | 10.3 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Anthony Richardson. 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 Aidan O'Connell.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Guerendo is one of the lowest 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 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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