NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 3, 2025
Last updated: Nov 2, 2025, 5:06PM | Published: Oct 30, 2025, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest kicks off at 5:02am AEDT on November 3, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy Draftstars cheat sheet is a must 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 3 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate includes the following match-ups:
- New York Giants vs San Francisco 49ers
- Detroit Lions vs Minnesota Vikings
- Los Angeles Rams vs New Orleans Saints
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Houston Texans vs Denver Broncos
- Green Bay Packers vs Carolina Panthers
- Buffalo Bills vs Kansas City Chiefs
- New England Patriots vs Atlanta Falcons
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Chicago Bears
- Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Chargers
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the best NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Christian McCaffrey (SF, FLEX/RB) | $19,870 | 24.3 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kyle Monangai (CHI, RB/FLEX) | $8,000 | 15.8 | 2 |
| Fade | Jakobi Meyers (LV, FLEX/WR) | $11,000 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Parker Washington (JAC, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 10 | 1.7 |
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 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 | Patrick Mahomes (KC) | $18,350 | 23.2 | 1.3 |
| Value | Mac Jones (SF) | $9,500 | 14.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Bo Nix (DEN) | $14,470 | 16 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Tyler Shough (NO) | $9,760 | 12.9 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $18,570 | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Parker Washington (JAC) | $6,000 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Jakobi Meyers (LV) | $11,000 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Dyami Brown (JAC) | $6,000 | 7.8 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Tucker Kraft (GB) | $12,590 | 15.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Theo Johnson (NYG) | $7,790 | 10.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $12,500 | 12.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Kincaid (BUF) | $8,380 | 10.2 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,870 | 24.3 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kyle Monangai (CHI) | $8,000 | 15.8 | 2 |
| Fade | J.K. Dobbins (DEN) | $10,980 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | TreVeyon Henderson (NE) | $8,860 | 12.1 | 1.4 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Kyle Monangai. 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, check out our cheapie options, including Parker Washington.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jakobi Meyers is one of the lowest 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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