NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 8, 2025
Last updated: Dec 7, 2025, 5:06PM | Published: Dec 4, 2025, 1:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 5:02am AEDT on December 8, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is essential 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 December 8 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of these games:
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs New Orleans Saints
- Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Baltimore Ravens vs Pittsburgh Steelers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
- Atlanta Falcons vs Seattle Seahawks
- Cleveland Browns vs Tennessee Titans
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Denver Broncos
- Minnesota Vikings vs Washington Commanders
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $20,460 | 24.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Michael Wilson (ARI, FLEX/WR) | $9,280 | 14.6 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Devaughn Vele (NO, WR/FLEX) | $10,430 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Luther Burden (CHI, FLEX/WR) | $6,830 | 10 | 1.5 |
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 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) | $20,460 | 24.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Baker Mayfield (TB) | $13,710 | 18.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Shedeur Sanders (CLE) | $11,700 | 11.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Cam Ward (TEN) | $9,730 | 11.1 | 1.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $17,300 | 21 | 1.2 |
| Value | Michael Wilson (ARI) | $9,280 | 14.6 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Devaughn Vele (NO) | $10,430 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Luther Burden (CHI) | $6,830 | 10 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $15,800 | 16.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Colby Parkinson (LA) | $5,000 | 7.1 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Harold Fannin (CLE) | $10,370 | 10 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Mike Gesicki (CIN) | $5,060 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $20,300 | 22.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zonovan Knight (ARI) | $8,000 | 10.9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | D'Andre Swift (CHI) | $11,080 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Devin Neal (NO) | $8,420 | 11.4 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Michael Wilson. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Luther Burden.
On the other hand, according to our model, Devaughn Vele is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if entering 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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