NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 12, 2025
Last updated: Jan 11, 2025, 9:06PM | Published: Jan 9, 2025, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 8:30am AEDT on January 12, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Sunday slate features the following games:
- Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers
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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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $18,220 | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Russell Wilson (PIT, QB) | $12,510 | 16.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Mark Andrews (BAL, FLEX/TE) | $11,710 | 10.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB/FLEX) | $9,470 | 11.7 | 1.2 |
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'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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $18,220 | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Russell Wilson (PIT) | $12,510 | 16.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $13,120 | 14.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Davis Mills (HOU) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Nico Collins (HOU) | $16,280 | 16.8 | 1 |
| Value | Calvin Austin (PIT) | $6,580 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | $14,650 | 14.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Quentin Johnston (LAC) | $9,030 | 9.3 | 1 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Mark Andrews (BAL) | $11,710 | 10.5 | 0.9 |
| Value | Pat Freiermuth (PIT) | $7,990 | 8.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Schultz (HOU) | $8,660 | 8.9 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $18,140 | 16.9 | 0.9 |
| Value | Jaylen Warren (PIT) | $9,470 | 11.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Joe Mixon (HOU) | $14,400 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Najee Harris (PIT) | $9,450 | 9.7 | 1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Russell Wilson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lamar Jackson is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Jaylen Warren.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mark Andrews 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 Sunday slate closes at 8:30am 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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