NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 2, 2026
Oct 29, 2026, 4:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 5:00am AEDT on November 2, 2026, 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 2 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons
- Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Tennessee Titans
- Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Rams vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
- Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs Indianapolis Colts
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
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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 | Puka Nacua (LA, FLEX/WR) | $19,570 | 24.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Breece Hall (NYJ, FLEX/RB) | $10,130 | 15.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Garrett Wilson (NYJ, FLEX/WR) | $14,680 | 13.2 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Rhamondre Stevenson (NE, FLEX/RB) | $9,510 | 13.3 | 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 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $19,850 | 24.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Baker Mayfield (TB) | $11,440 | 16.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Dak Prescott (DAL) | $18,360 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Daniel Jones (IND) | $9,440 | 13 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $19,570 | 24.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Courtland Sutton (DEN) | $6,560 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | $14,680 | 13.2 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Germie Bernard (PIT) | $9,230 | 11.9 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $17,330 | 19.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | Eli Raridon (NE) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Travis Kelce (KC) | $10,290 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Mason Taylor (NYJ) | $5,000 | 6.7 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $20,890 | 22.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Breece Hall (NYJ) | $10,130 | 15.7 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Ollie Gordon (MIA) | $11,620 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) | $9,510 | 13.3 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Breece Hall. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Puka Nacua 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 Rhamondre Stevenson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Garrett Wilson 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 Monday slate closes at 5:00am 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 balance star power, value and budget management when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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