NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 21, 2024
Last updated: Oct 20, 2024, 8:06PM | Published: Oct 17, 2024, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest kicks off at 7:06am AEDT on October 21, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make 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 21 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Rams vs Las Vegas Raiders
- San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Washington Commanders vs Carolina Panthers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $17,640 | 21.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Aidan O'Connell (LV, QB) | $8,940 | 14 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Isaac Guerendo (SF, FLEX/RB) | $10,050 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Legette (CAR, WR/FLEX) | $7,830 | 11.4 | 1.5 |
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 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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $17,640 | 21.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Aidan O'Connell (LV) | $8,940 | 14 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Brock Purdy (SF) | $14,710 | 17.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Bryce Young (CAR) | $8,000 | 0.2 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Diontae Johnson (CAR) | $13,130 | 16.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Xavier Legette (CAR) | $7,830 | 11.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Xavier Worthy (KC) | $10,530 | 9.7 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Tutu Atwell (LA) | $6,500 | 9.2 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $13,010 | 14.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $6,570 | 8.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $12,000 | 12.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Ja'Tavion Sanders (CAR) | $5,220 | 5.1 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,980 | 18 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kareem Hunt (KC) | $10,900 | 14.7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Isaac Guerendo (SF) | $10,050 | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| Cheapie | Alexander Mattison (LV) | $8,820 | 10.2 | 1.2 |
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 Aidan O'Connell. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Xavier Legette.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isaac Guerendo 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 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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