NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 29, 2024
Last updated: Dec 28, 2024, 5:06PM | Published: Dec 26, 2024, 1:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest starts at 5:02am AEDT on December 29, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 December 29 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Sunday slate consists of these games:
- New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Denver Broncos
- Los Angeles Rams vs Arizona Cardinals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN, FLEX/WR) | $18,030 | 21.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Drake Maye (NE, QB) | $12,290 | 16 | 1.3 |
| Fade | James Conner (ARI, FLEX/RB) | $15,180 | 15.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Mike Gesicki (CIN, TE/FLEX) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
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 | Joe Burrow (CIN) | $16,830 | 19.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Drake Maye (NE) | $12,290 | 16 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Kyler Murray (ARI) | $14,630 | 17.1 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Jake Browning (CIN) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $18,030 | 21.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Marvin Mims (DEN) | $6,000 | 7.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Puka Nacua (LA) | $17,200 | 17.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Michael Wilson (ARI) | $6,310 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $11,810 | 15 | 1.3 |
| Value | Mike Gesicki (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Henry (NE) | $8,840 | 10.5 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Chase Brown (CIN) | $17,010 | 19.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,240 | 18.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | James Conner (ARI) | $15,180 | 15.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Javonte Williams (DEN) | $8,540 | 9.9 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Drake Maye. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Ja'Marr Chase is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Mike Gesicki.
On the other hand, according to our model, James Conner is one of the lowest 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 Sunday slate closes at 5:02am AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday contest. 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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