NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 19, 2025
Last updated: Jan 18, 2025, 1:06AM | Published: Jan 16, 2025, 3:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest commences at 8:30am AEDT on January 19, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy 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 these match-ups:
- Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Houston Texans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jared Goff (DET, QB) | $15,090 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jared Goff (DET, QB) | $15,090 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET, RB/FLEX) | $12,640 | 11.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Olamide Zaccheaus (WAS, WR/FLEX) | $6,590 | 9 | 1.4 |
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 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 | Jared Goff (DET) | $15,090 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jared Goff (DET) | $15,090 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $12,920 | 13.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Hendon Hooker (DET) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $15,870 | 18 | 1.1 |
| Value | Olamide Zaccheaus (WAS) | $6,590 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Nico Collins (HOU) | $16,030 | 15.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | John Metchie (HOU) | $6,050 | 7 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Sam LaPorta (DET) | $11,380 | 13.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Dalton Schultz (HOU) | $6,520 | 8.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Travis Kelce (KC) | $11,950 | 12.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $8,010 | 9.8 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $16,400 | 18.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Austin Ekeler (WAS) | $10,000 | 11.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET) | $12,640 | 11.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Brian Robinson (WAS) | $8,870 | 10.4 | 1.2 |
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 Jared Goff. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jared Goff is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Olamide Zaccheaus.
On the other hand, according to our model, David Montgomery is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 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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