NFL Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 26, 2025
Last updated: Dec 24, 2025, 2:10PM | Published: Dec 24, 2025, 8:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Friday DFS contest commences at 5:00am AEDT on December 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 26 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Friday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
- Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys
- Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, FLEX/RB) | $19,220 | 22.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Courtland Sutton (DEN, WR/FLEX) | $11,150 | 16.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (WAS, WR/FLEX) | $10,010 | 9.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Flournoy (DAL, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
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'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 | Dak Prescott (DAL) | $17,370 | 20 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jared Goff (DET) | $13,510 | 19.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Josh Johnson (WAS) | $11,110 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Oladokun (KC) | $8,850 | 11 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Pickens (DAL) | $15,100 | 20.9 | 1.4 |
| Value | Courtland Sutton (DEN) | $11,150 | 16.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Deebo Samuel (WAS) | $10,010 | 9.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Ryan Flournoy (DAL) | $6,000 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Travis Kelce (KC) | $7,610 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | Travis Kelce (KC) | $7,610 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Evan Engram (DEN) | $6,190 | 6.3 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $19,220 | 22.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Isiah Pacheco (KC) | $6,580 | 8.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Javonte Williams (DAL) | $14,300 | 13.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $8,920 | 11.5 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Courtland Sutton. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahmyr Gibbs 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 Ryan Flournoy.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deebo Samuel is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Friday slate closes at 5:00am AEDT on Friday. 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 Friday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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