NFL Friday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 26, 2025
Last updated: Dec 25, 2025, 5:11PM | Published: Dec 24, 2025, 8:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Friday DFS contest starts at 5:02am AEDT on December 26, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 December 26 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Friday slate includes these match-ups:
- Minnesota Vikings vs Detroit Lions
- Washington Commanders vs Dallas Cowboys
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Friday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, FLEX/RB) | $19,220 | 21.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Isiah Pacheco (KC, FLEX/RB) | $6,580 | 10.5 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Javonte Williams (DAL, FLEX/RB) | $14,300 | 14.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN, FLEX/RB) | $8,920 | 13.7 | 1.5 |
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 budget-conscious strategies, "cheapie" options refer to 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 | 20.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Josh Johnson (WAS) | $11,110 | 14.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jared Goff (DET) | $13,510 | 17.6 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Max Brosmer (MIN) | $9,180 | 12 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $16,600 | 21.2 | 1.3 |
| Value | Xavier Worthy (KC) | $6,610 | 9.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | $12,150 | 12.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Troy Franklin (DEN) | $7,200 | 10 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $9,880 | 11.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Josh Oliver (MIN) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Evan Engram (DEN) | $6,190 | 7.7 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $19,220 | 21.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Isiah Pacheco (KC) | $6,580 | 10.5 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Javonte Williams (DAL) | $14,300 | 14.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $8,920 | 13.7 | 1.5 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Friday teams, consider starting with a value player like Isiah Pacheco. 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, explore our cheapie options, including Aaron Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Javonte Williams 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' NFL Friday slate closes at 5:02am 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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