NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 29, 2025
Last updated: Dec 28, 2025, 5:06PM | Published: Dec 26, 2025, 12:09AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 5:02am AEDT on December 29, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features these games:
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans vs New Orleans Saints
- Buffalo Bills vs Philadelphia Eagles
- New York Jets vs New England Patriots
- Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Las Vegas Raiders vs New York Giants
- Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks
- Indianapolis Colts vs Jacksonville Jaguars
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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 | Drake Maye (NE, QB) | $16,900 | 21.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | Rhamondre Stevenson (NE, FLEX/RB) | $8,000 | 12 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB) | $13,410 | 12.6 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Chig Okonkwo (TEN, FLEX/TE) | $5,020 | 7 | 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 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 | Drake Maye (NE) | $16,900 | 21.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | Jacoby Brissett (ARI) | $15,190 | 19.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Aaron Rodgers (PIT) | $13,410 | 12.6 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Brady Cook (NYJ) | $9,480 | 11.3 | 1.2 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $17,430 | 20.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Mike Evans (TB) | $12,780 | 16.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | DeVonta Smith (PHI) | $11,380 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Williams (NE) | $6,000 | 7.6 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $17,550 | 19.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Chig Okonkwo (TEN) | $5,020 | 7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Juwan Johnson (NO) | $10,050 | 11.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Hunter Henry (NE) | $8,710 | 10.9 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $19,610 | 21.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) | $8,000 | 12 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | $17,750 | 18 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Rico Dowdle (CAR) | $9,180 | 12.1 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Rhamondre Stevenson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Drake Maye 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, Aaron Rodgers is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 contest. The unique insights here can help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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