NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 7, 2024
Last updated: Oct 6, 2024, 4:06PM | Published: Oct 3, 2024, 7:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 4:02am AEDT on October 7, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 slate features the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Rams vs Green Bay Packers
- New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins
- Washington Commanders vs Cleveland Browns
- Denver Broncos vs Las Vegas Raiders
- San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Seattle Seahawks vs New York Giants
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
- Chicago Bears vs Carolina Panthers
- Houston Texans vs Buffalo Bills
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Baltimore Ravens
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $17,380 | 21.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Colby Parkinson (LA, FLEX/TE) | $5,000 | 9.3 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Trey McBride (ARI, TE/FLEX) | $10,340 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Bo Nix (DEN, QB) | $9,610 | 15.3 | 1.6 |
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 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $17,380 | 21.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Bo Nix (DEN) | $9,610 | 15.3 | 1.6 |
| Fade | C.J. Stroud (HOU) | $15,700 | 17.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jacoby Brissett (NE) | $9,040 | 12.3 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $15,630 | 17.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE) | $6,000 | 9.4 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $11,300 | 10.6 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Demarcus Robinson (LA) | $7,380 | 10.6 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Kittle (SF) | $11,950 | 12.5 | 1 |
| Value | Colby Parkinson (LA) | $5,000 | 9.3 | 1.9 |
| Fade | Trey McBride (ARI) | $10,340 | 6.5 | 0.6 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Likely (BAL) | $5,050 | 7.6 | 1.5 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kyren Williams (LA) | $15,250 | 17.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Javonte Williams (DEN) | $8,220 | 11.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Austin Ekeler (WAS) | $10,210 | 9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jerome Ford (CLE) | $9,830 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Colby Parkinson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Lamar Jackson 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 Bo Nix.
On the other hand, according to our model, Trey McBride 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 Monday slate closes at 4:02am AEDT 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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