NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 17, 2025
Last updated: Nov 16, 2025, 5:07PM | Published: Nov 13, 2025, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest begins at 5:02am AEDT on November 17, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 17 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features the following games:
- Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans
- Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
- Atlanta Falcons vs Carolina Panthers
- New York Giants vs Green Bay Packers
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
- Minnesota Vikings vs Chicago Bears
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF, RB/FLEX) | $19,770 | 23.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Davis Mills (HOU, QB) | $8,000 | 14 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Kyle Monangai (CHI, FLEX/RB) | $11,080 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Kupp (SEA, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
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) | $19,370 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Davis Mills (HOU) | $8,000 | 14 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Bryce Young (CAR) | $11,150 | 11.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cam Ward (TEN) | $9,900 | 11.3 | 1.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $18,200 | 22.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Cooper Kupp (SEA) | $6,000 | 9.9 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Ricky Pearsall (SF) | $11,290 | 10.2 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jakobi Meyers (JAC) | $7,370 | 9.9 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $15,590 | 19.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | Cade Otton (TB) | $8,470 | 11.7 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Oronde Gadsden (LAC) | $10,310 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Likely (BAL) | $6,000 | 7.4 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,770 | 23.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kareem Hunt (KC) | $8,000 | 10.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Kyle Monangai (CHI) | $11,080 | 7.8 | 0.7 |
| Cheapie | Tyrone Tracy (NYG) | $8,990 | 11.3 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Davis Mills. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christian McCaffrey is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including Cooper Kupp.
On the other hand, according to our model, Kyle Monangai 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 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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