NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 29, 2025
Last updated: Dec 26, 2025, 2:06AM | Published: Dec 26, 2025, 12:09AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Late Monday DFS contest kicks off at 8:05am AEDT on December 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 29 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Buffalo Bills vs Philadelphia Eagles
- Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the best DFS projections in the world.
With the latest NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $18,190 | 21 | 1.2 |
| Value | Dalton Kincaid (BUF, TE/FLEX) | $6,290 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | DeVonta Smith (PHI, FLEX/WR) | $11,380 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Michael Mayer (LV, TE/FLEX) | $7,330 | 8.8 | 1.2 |
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 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $18,190 | 21 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jaxson Dart (NYG) | $12,910 | 16.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Geno Smith (LV) | $12,450 | 14.6 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | A.J. Brown (PHI) | $12,760 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Value | A.J. Brown (PHI) | $12,760 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Fade | DeVonta Smith (PHI) | $11,380 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Darius Slayton (NYG) | $7,070 | 7.6 | 1.1 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | $9,420 | 10 | 1.1 |
| Value | Dalton Kincaid (BUF) | $6,290 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Michael Mayer (LV) | $7,330 | 8.8 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $14,790 | 17.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $14,790 | 17.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Tyrone Tracy (NYG) | $10,800 | 12.1 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Devin Singletary (NYG) | $8,000 | 6.7 | 0.8 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Dalton Kincaid. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen 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 Michael Mayer.
On the other hand, according to our model, DeVonta Smith 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 Late Monday slate closes at 8:05am 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 Late Monday slate. The unique insights here can help you balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
For the latest projections and optimised NFL Late Monday line-ups, check out the Fantasy Insider Cruncher on Draftstars! It's free to use when you're logged in.
Please note that if you use our DFS tips for betting purposes, ensure you gamble responsibly and keep track of your money. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.
