NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 28, 2024
Last updated: Oct 27, 2024, 4:06PM | Published: Oct 24, 2024, 1:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 4:02am AEDT on October 28, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each 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 October 28 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs New Orleans Saints
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Seattle Seahawks vs Buffalo Bills
- Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
- Detroit Lions vs Tennessee Titans
- Washington Commanders vs Chicago Bears
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
- Miami Dolphins vs Arizona Cardinals
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Houston Texans vs Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos vs Carolina Panthers
- New England Patriots vs New York Jets
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Green Bay Packers
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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) | $17,480 | 21.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Cedric Tillman (CLE, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 10.2 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $16,190 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Chig Okonkwo (TEN, TE/FLEX) | $5,000 | 8.3 | 1.7 |
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 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $17,480 | 21.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Mason Rudolph (TEN) | $9,220 | 13.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $16,190 | 8.8 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Spencer Rattler (NO) | $9,040 | 13 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $16,440 | 18.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cedric Tillman (CLE) | $6,000 | 10.2 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Jakobi Meyers (LV) | $11,480 | 6.9 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Trey Palmer (TB) | $6,330 | 10.1 | 1.6 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $12,550 | 13.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Chig Okonkwo (TEN) | $5,000 | 8.3 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Trey McBride (ARI) | $11,240 | 11 | 1 |
| Cheapie | David Njoku (CLE) | $9,030 | 12.2 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Breece Hall (NYJ) | $16,530 | 20.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Alexander Mattison (LV) | $8,940 | 12 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Josh Jacobs (GB) | $13,760 | 13.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Rachaad White (TB) | $9,980 | 12.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Cedric Tillman. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lamar Jackson 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 Chig Okonkwo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jayden Daniels 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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