NRL Roosters vs Cowboys Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for Round 11, 2026
Last updated: May 14, 2026, 4:27PM | Published: May 13, 2026, 9:26AM
Draftstars Australia's NRL Roosters vs Cowboys Round 11 DFS contest starts at 5:30pm AEST on May 16, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player in the game to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NRL contests and improve your Supercoach team for Round 11.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed players from each team in the Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys match-up to help you make the best selections on Saturday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $18,710 | 63.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Liam Sutton (NQL, HH/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Fetalaiga Pauga (SYD, OB/FLEX) | $10,100 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Matthew Lodge (NQL, FWD/FLEX) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
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 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
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Tedesco (SYD) | $18,710 | 63.5 | 3.4 |
| Value | Daniel Tupou (SYD) | $10,350 | 41.9 | 4 |
| Fade | Fetalaiga Pauga (SYD) | $10,100 | 4.6 | 0.5 |
| Cheapie | Cody Ramsey (SYD) | $8,000 | 25.8 | 3.2 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Daly Cherry-Evans (SYD) | $15,550 | 55.7 | 3.6 |
| Value | Liam Sutton (NQL) | $8,000 | 34.4 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Jake Clifford (NQL) | $17,770 | 46.7 | 2.6 |
| Cheapie | Xavier Kerrisk (NQL) | $8,000 | 12 | 1.5 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Heilum Luki (NQL) | $17,710 | 54.7 | 3.1 |
| Value | Matthew Lodge (NQL) | $8,000 | 34.1 | 4.3 |
| Fade | Nat Butcher (SYD) | $12,890 | 37.5 | 2.9 |
| Cheapie | Sam McIntyre (NQL) | $9,560 | 40.3 | 4.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NRL Roosters vs Cowboys Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Liam Sutton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, James Tedesco is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Matthew Lodge.
On the other hand, according to our model, Fetalaiga Pauga 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' NRL Roosters vs Cowboys slate closes at 5:30pm AEST on Saturday. ENTER NOW!
As with all NRL DFS contests, whether you start with our studs or build around our value picks, leveraging Fantasy Insider's data-driven NRL fantasy news and strategies, combined with your own research, can enhance your chances of winning in the NRL Roosters vs Cowboys Round 11 slate. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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