NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 2, 2024
Last updated: Dec 1, 2024, 9:06PM | Published: Nov 28, 2024, 7:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest kicks off at 8:06am AEDT on December 2, 2024, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together 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 Late slate features the following match-ups:
- Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens vs Philadelphia Eagles
- New Orleans Saints vs Los Angeles Rams
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Hurts (PHI, QB) | $16,880 | 22.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Juwan Johnson (NO, TE/FLEX) | $5,450 | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL, RB/FLEX) | $16,750 | 16.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB, FLEX/TE) | $8,690 | 12.3 | 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 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 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 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | $16,880 | 22.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Bryce Young (CAR) | $10,090 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Baker Mayfield (TB) | $15,060 | 18.7 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Trask (TB) | $8,000 | 0.3 | 0 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | A.J. Brown (PHI) | $15,590 | 17.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rashod Bateman (BAL) | $7,560 | 9.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Puka Nacua (LA) | $15,190 | 17.1 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | David Moore (CAR) | $6,000 | 7.3 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Cade Otton (TB) | $8,690 | 12.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Juwan Johnson (NO) | $5,450 | 7.7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Taysom Hill (NO) | $10,220 | 11.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cade Otton (TB) | $8,690 | 12.3 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Alvin Kamara (NO) | $17,920 | 21.3 | 1.2 |
| Value | Alvin Kamara (NO) | $17,920 | 21.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $16,750 | 16.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Justice Hill (BAL) | $8,000 | 5.5 | 0.7 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Juwan Johnson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Hurts is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Cade Otton.
On the other hand, according to our model, Derrick Henry 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 Monday Late slate closes at 8:06am 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 Late slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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