NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 16, 2024
Last updated: Sep 15, 2024, 8:06PM | Published: Sep 12, 2024, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest commences at 6:06am AEST on September 16, 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 September 16 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes these match-ups:
- Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Denver Broncos vs Pittsburgh Steelers
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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 | Patrick Mahomes (KC, QB) | $17,780 | 20.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tyler Johnson (LA, FLEX/WR) | $6,160 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Isiah Pacheco (KC, RB/FLEX) | $14,090 | 14.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mike Gesicki (CIN, FLEX/TE) | $5,000 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $17,780 | 20.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Bo Nix (DEN) | $10,380 | 15.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Joe Burrow (CIN) | $14,720 | 18 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cooper Kupp (LA) | $17,290 | 19.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tyler Johnson (LA) | $6,160 | 9.7 | 1.6 |
| Fade | George Pickens (PIT) | $10,950 | 12.1 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Reynolds (DEN) | $6,410 | 8.3 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $10,350 | 15.1 | 1.5 |
| Value | Trey McBride (ARI) | $10,350 | 15.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Travis Kelce (KC) | $11,880 | 13.8 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Mike Gesicki (CIN) | $5,000 | 7.3 | 1.5 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,300 | 16.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zack Moss (CIN) | $9,500 | 12 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Isiah Pacheco (KC) | $14,090 | 14.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Williams (DEN) | $8,330 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
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 Tyler Johnson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Patrick Mahomes 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 Mike Gesicki.
On the other hand, according to our model, Isiah Pacheco is one of the worst 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 6:06am 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 Late slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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