NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 6, 2025
Last updated: Jan 5, 2025, 9:06PM | Published: Jan 2, 2025, 7:45AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest kicks off at 8:25am AEDT on January 6, 2025, 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 essential 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 Late slate consists of the following games:
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
- Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
- New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Chargers
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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 | Bo Nix (DEN, QB) | $14,500 | 18.4 | 1.3 |
| Value | Carson Wentz (KC, QB) | $9,160 | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI, RB/FLEX) | $12,880 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Tre Tucker (LV, FLEX/WR) | $6,170 | 8.2 | 1.3 |
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 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 | Bo Nix (DEN) | $14,500 | 18.4 | 1.3 |
| Value | Carson Wentz (KC) | $9,160 | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Tyler Huntley (MIA) | $10,770 | 5.9 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Brandon Allen (SF) | $8,000 | 3.4 | 0.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $13,770 | 15.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tre Tucker (LV) | $6,170 | 8.2 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jauan Jennings (SF) | $11,960 | 10.1 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Johnson (LA) | $6,000 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $12,130 | 14.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Trey McBride (ARI) | $12,130 | 14.4 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,010 | 12.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Noah Fant (SEA) | $8,100 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $15,350 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Alexander Mattison (LV) | $8,000 | 10.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Michael Carter (ARI) | $12,880 | 6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) | $8,000 | 8.9 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Carson Wentz. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Bo Nix is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Tre Tucker.
On the other hand, according to our model, Michael Carter 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 Late slate closes at 8:25am 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 Late contest. 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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