NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 9, 2026
Last updated: Nov 5, 2026, 12:06PM | Published: Nov 5, 2026, 1:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest starts at 5:00am AEDT on November 9, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate includes these match-ups:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans
- Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions
- Philadelphia Eagles vs New York Giants
- Kansas City Chiefs vs New York Jets
- Carolina Panthers vs Denver Broncos
- Seattle Seahawks vs Arizona Cardinals
- New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns
- Indianapolis Colts vs Dallas Cowboys
- New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers
- San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Washington Commanders vs Los Angeles Rams
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, uses the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to deliver some of the most reliable DFS projections available.
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA, WR/FLEX) | $20,750 | 26.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE, TE/FLEX) | $6,430 | 10.1 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Deshaun Watson (CLE, QB) | $10,500 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Cheapie | DeMario Douglas (NE, FLEX/WR) | $6,260 | 9.5 | 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 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) | $16,250 | 22 | 1.4 |
| Value | Joe Milton (PHI) | $9,590 | 14.1 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Deshaun Watson (CLE) | $10,500 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Jacoby Brissett (ARI) | $8,000 | 9.1 | 1.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $20,750 | 26.6 | 1.3 |
| Value | DeMario Douglas (NE) | $6,260 | 9.5 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Ladd McConkey (LAC) | $11,680 | 10.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Treylon Burks (WAS) | $6,000 | 8.7 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $16,890 | 19.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Hunter Henry (NE) | $6,430 | 10.1 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Tyler Warren (IND) | $11,910 | 11.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Oronde Gadsden (LAC) | $5,000 | 6.1 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $21,970 | 24.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Breece Hall (NYJ) | $8,520 | 11 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Kenneth Walker (KC) | $18,900 | 19.4 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Alvin Kamara (NO) | $8,450 | 10.5 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Hunter Henry. 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, explore our cheapie options, including DeMario Douglas.
On the other hand, according to our model, Deshaun Watson 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 5:00am 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 maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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