NFL Late Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 14, 2026
Last updated: Sep 10, 2026, 12:39PM | 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 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Late Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins
- Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers
- Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Hurts (PHI, QB) | $16,160 | 22.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Justin Herbert (LAC, QB) | $14,660 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Stefon Diggs (WAS, FLEX/WR) | $10,270 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Michael Mayer (LV, TE/FLEX) | $6,440 | 9 | 1.4 |
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 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | $16,160 | 22.3 | 1.4 |
| Value | Justin Herbert (LAC) | $14,660 | 21.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Kirk Cousins (LV) | $11,560 | 11.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Fernando Mendoza (LV) | $8,000 | 3.1 | 0.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Jefferson (MIN) | $16,090 | 15.9 | 1 |
| Value | Makai Lemon (PHI) | $6,000 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Stefon Diggs (WAS) | $10,270 | 9.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Quentin Johnston (LAC) | $9,970 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $14,020 | 13.5 | 1 |
| Value | Michael Mayer (LV) | $6,440 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | $8,780 | 11 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $13,430 | 17.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $13,430 | 17.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jeremiyah Love (ARI) | $12,240 | 12.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $8,210 | 10.4 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Late Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Justin Herbert. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Michael Mayer.
On the other hand, according to our model, Stefon Diggs is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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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