NRL Titans vs Knights 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 Titans vs Knights Round 11 DFS contest kicks off at 2:00pm AEST on May 17, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player in the game to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NRL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights match-up to help you find the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL, HH/FLEX) | $21,430 | 68.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Bradman Best (NEW, OB/FLEX) | $11,250 | 50.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | Sandon Smith (NEW, HH/FLEX) | $12,190 | 24.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Jensen Taumoepeau (GOL, FLEX/OB) | $8,000 | 29.5 | 3.7 |
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 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 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
OB (Outside Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Kalyn Ponga (NEW) | $19,040 | 63.3 | 3.3 |
| Value | Bradman Best (NEW) | $11,250 | 50.3 | 4.5 |
| Fade | AJ Brimson (GOL) | $11,530 | 36.3 | 3.2 |
| Cheapie | Jensen Taumoepeau (GOL) | $8,000 | 29.5 | 3.7 |
HH (Half/Hooker)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Campbell (GOL) | $21,430 | 68.7 | 3.2 |
| Value | Fletcher Sharpe (NEW) | $10,560 | 43.4 | 4.1 |
| Fade | Sandon Smith (NEW) | $12,190 | 24.1 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Harrison Graham (NEW) | $9,170 | 10.5 | 1.1 |
FWD (Forward)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dylan Lucas (NEW) | $16,810 | 60.1 | 3.6 |
| Value | Tino Fa'asuamaleaui (GOL) | $13,380 | 51.6 | 3.9 |
| Fade | Arama Hau (GOL) | $13,420 | 26.8 | 2 |
| Cheapie | Tyson Frizell (NEW) | $9,660 | 35.4 | 3.7 |
Conclusion
When building your NRL Titans vs Knights Round 11 teams, consider starting with a value player like Bradman Best. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Campbell 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 Jensen Taumoepeau.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sandon Smith is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building out multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NRL Titans vs Knights slate closes at 2:00pm AEST on Sunday. 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 Titans vs Knights Round 11 contest. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NRL DFS line-ups.
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For more on this game, dive into our full Gold Coast Titans vs Newcastle Knights prediction, where you will find the latest odds and tips for the main betting markets.
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