NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 16, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 4:06PM | Published: Sep 12, 2024, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 3:02am AEST on September 16, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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:
- Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts
- Dallas Cowboys vs New Orleans Saints
- Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
- Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
- Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cleveland Browns
- New England Patriots vs Seattle Seahawks
- Tennessee Titans vs New York Jets
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $17,570 | 22 | 1.3 |
| Value | Tyler Johnson (LA, WR/FLEX) | $6,160 | 9.9 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jameson Williams (DET, WR/FLEX) | $10,450 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Malik Willis (GB, QB) | $9,750 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
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 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) | $17,570 | 22 | 1.3 |
| Value | Daniel Jones (NYG) | $10,560 | 16.6 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $17,780 | 20.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Malik Willis (GB) | $9,750 | 15.2 | 1.6 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $16,870 | 20.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tyler Johnson (LA) | $6,160 | 9.9 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jameson Williams (DET) | $10,450 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jalen Nailor (MIN) | $6,000 | 8.9 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam LaPorta (DET) | $12,210 | 15.2 | 1.2 |
| Value | Mike Gesicki (CIN) | $5,000 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $10,500 | 12.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB) | $5,890 | 8.4 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Breece Hall (NYJ) | $17,450 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zach Charbonnet (SEA) | $8,750 | 13.6 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,300 | 15.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Austin Ekeler (WAS) | $8,140 | 10.9 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Tyler Johnson. 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 Malik Willis.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jameson Williams is one of the lowest 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 3:02am AEST 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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