NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 14, 2024
Last updated: Oct 13, 2024, 8:08PM | Published: Oct 10, 2024, 3:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 7:06am AEDT on October 14, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each 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 Late slate includes the following match-ups:
- Carolina Panthers vs Atlanta Falcons
- Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions
- Denver Broncos vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Pittsburgh Steelers
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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 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL, FLEX/WR) | $15,970 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tre Tucker (LV, FLEX/WR) | $6,240 | 10 | 1.6 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET, RB/FLEX) | $12,670 | 12 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Legette (CAR, FLEX/WR) | $7,060 | 11.1 | 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 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 | Dak Prescott (DAL) | $15,230 | 19.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | Aidan O'Connell (LV) | $8,850 | 13.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Justin Herbert (LAC) | $11,770 | 13.1 | 1.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $15,970 | 19.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tre Tucker (LV) | $6,240 | 10 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jameson Williams (DET) | $10,620 | 10.4 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Legette (CAR) | $7,060 | 11.1 | 1.6 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $9,940 | 12.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $9,940 | 12.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $10,260 | 11.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Sam LaPorta (DET) | $8,780 | 11.2 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Bijan Robinson (ATL) | $14,390 | 19.4 | 1.4 |
| Value | Najee Harris (PIT) | $10,940 | 15.4 | 1.4 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET) | $12,670 | 12 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Mattison (LV) | $9,390 | 10.3 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Tre Tucker. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, CeeDee Lamb is a strong option. If you're looking for 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, David Montgomery is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate closes at 7:06am 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 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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