NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 14, 2026
Last updated: Sep 13, 2026, 8:07PM | Published: Sep 10, 2026, 7:21AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Late Monday DFS contest kicks off at 6:25am AEST on September 14, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 September 14 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders
- Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins
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With the best NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Jalen Hurts (PHI, QB) | $16,160 | 23.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Michael Mayer (LV, TE/FLEX) | $6,440 | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Terry McLaurin (WAS, WR/FLEX) | $12,260 | 11.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Makai Lemon (PHI, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 8.2 | 1.4 |
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 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | $16,160 | 23.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | $16,160 | 23.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB) | $14,090 | 15.1 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Fernando Mendoza (LV) | $8,000 | 3.5 | 0.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $16,090 | 16.9 | 1 |
| Value | Makai Lemon (PHI) | $6,000 | 8.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Terry McLaurin (WAS) | $12,260 | 11.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Caleb Douglas (MIA) | $6,000 | 6.9 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $14,020 | 13.9 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Mayer (LV) | $6,440 | 9.4 | 1.5 |
| Cheapie | Ian Thomas (LV) | $5,000 | 6.5 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $13,970 | 18.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $13,430 | 17.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jeremiyah Love (ARI) | $12,240 | 13 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | MarShawn Lloyd (GB) | $9,840 | 12.4 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Mayer. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Hurts is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Makai Lemon.
On the other hand, according to our model, Terry McLaurin is one of the lowest 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 Late Monday slate closes at 6:25am AEST 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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