NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 30, 2024
Last updated: Sep 29, 2024, 8:06PM | Published: Sep 26, 2024, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 6:06am AEST on September 30, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble 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 features the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Cleveland Browns
- San Francisco 49ers vs New England Patriots
- Arizona Cardinals vs Washington Commanders
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $14,560 | 21.8 | 1.5 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE, WR/FLEX) | $6,040 | 11 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (SF, FLEX/WR) | $11,120 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ladd McConkey (LAC, FLEX/WR) | $7,820 | 11.9 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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) | $14,560 | 21.8 | 1.5 |
| Value | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $14,560 | 21.8 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $16,890 | 18.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacoby Brissett (NE) | $9,770 | 12.1 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Marvin Harrison (ARI) | $13,550 | 17.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE) | $6,040 | 11 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (SF) | $11,120 | 5.3 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | $7,820 | 11.9 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $10,120 | 12.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $5,250 | 7.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $10,110 | 8.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Henry (NE) | $6,340 | 8.9 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jordan Mason (SF) | $13,780 | 16.2 | 1.2 |
| Value | J.K. Dobbins (LAC) | $10,060 | 12.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jerome Ford (CLE) | $10,020 | 10.7 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Zamir White (LV) | $8,330 | 9.3 | 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 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, explore our cheapie options, including Ladd McConkey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deebo Samuel is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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