NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 1, 2025
Last updated: Nov 30, 2025, 5:06PM | Published: Nov 28, 2025, 8:59AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 5:02am AEDT on December 1, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 1 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these match-ups:
- Cleveland Browns vs San Francisco 49ers
- Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings
- Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams
- New York Jets vs Atlanta Falcons
- Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills
- Tennessee Titans vs Jacksonville Jaguars
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 most reliable DFS projections available.
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've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA, FLEX/RB) | $19,150 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kimani Vidal (LAC, FLEX/RB) | $8,380 | 13 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Marvin Harrison (ARI, FLEX/WR) | $12,120 | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Chig Okonkwo (TEN, FLEX/TE) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 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 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $19,590 | 21.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Baker Mayfield (TB) | $12,570 | 17.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jacoby Brissett (ARI) | $15,240 | 15.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Max Brosmer (MIN) | $9,610 | 12.7 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $19,720 | 21.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Chris Godwin (TB) | $6,000 | 8.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Marvin Harrison (ARI) | $12,120 | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Jordan Addison (MIN) | $7,530 | 9.7 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $15,990 | 18.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Chig Okonkwo (TEN) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Oronde Gadsden (LAC) | $10,910 | 11.2 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Pitts (ATL) | $8,870 | 10.2 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $19,150 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kimani Vidal (LAC) | $8,380 | 13 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Quinshon Judkins (CLE) | $12,050 | 11.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Zonovan Knight (ARI) | $8,000 | 10.6 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kimani Vidal. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, De'Von Achane 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 Chig Okonkwo.
On the other hand, according to our model, Marvin Harrison is one of the worst 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 Monday slate closes at 5:02am 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 Monday 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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