NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 30, 2024
Last updated: Sep 29, 2024, 4:06PM | Published: Sep 26, 2024, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 3:02am AEST on September 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns
- Indianapolis Colts vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Carolina Panthers vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders
- Green Bay Packers vs Minnesota Vikings
- San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots
- Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Rams
- Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- New York Jets vs Denver Broncos
- Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $14,560 | 21.6 | 1.5 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE, WR/FLEX) | $6,040 | 10.9 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (SF, FLEX/WR) | $11,120 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Legette (CAR, FLEX/WR) | $6,810 | 10.8 | 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'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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $14,560 | 21.6 | 1.5 |
| Value | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $14,560 | 21.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB) | $12,460 | 13.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacoby Brissett (NE) | $9,770 | 12.2 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nico Collins (HOU) | $14,270 | 19.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE) | $6,040 | 10.9 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (SF) | $11,120 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Legette (CAR) | $6,810 | 10.8 | 1.6 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $10,120 | 12.2 | 1.2 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $5,250 | 7.9 | 1.5 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $10,110 | 7.7 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB) | $5,000 | 7 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Breece Hall (NYJ) | $16,920 | 18.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Chuba Hubbard (CAR) | $10,050 | 14.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Najee Harris (PIT) | $10,940 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Rachaad White (TB) | $9,840 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like DeMario Douglas. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Daniels 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 Xavier Legette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deebo Samuel is one of the worst 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 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 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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