NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 9, 2024
Last updated: Sep 8, 2024, 8:06PM | Published: Sep 5, 2024, 8:39AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 6:06am AEST on September 9, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on September 9 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes these games:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Cleveland Browns vs Dallas Cowboys
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Washington Commanders
- Seattle Seahawks vs Denver Broncos
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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 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL, FLEX/WR) | $16,030 | 18.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Deshaun Watson (CLE, QB) | $13,010 | 17.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Gus Edwards (LAC, FLEX/RB) | $10,850 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Ladd McConkey (LAC, FLEX/WR) | $8,850 | 11.5 | 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 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) | $13,680 | 17.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Deshaun Watson (CLE) | $13,010 | 17.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Dak Prescott (DAL) | $14,530 | 16.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Rush (DAL) | $8,000 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $16,030 | 18.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | $8,850 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Amari Cooper (CLE) | $11,750 | 12.4 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Joshua Palmer (LAC) | $9,590 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | David Njoku (CLE) | $9,440 | 10.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $5,000 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Hayden Hurst (LAC) | $5,320 | 6.4 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Rachaad White (TB) | $13,110 | 15.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kenneth Walker (SEA) | $11,790 | 14.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Gus Edwards (LAC) | $10,850 | 8.4 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Zamir White (LV) | $9,390 | 11.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Deshaun Watson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, CeeDee Lamb 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 Ladd McConkey.
On the other hand, according to our model, Gus Edwards 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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