NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 12, 2026
Last updated: Oct 8, 2026, 11:06AM | Published: Oct 8, 2026, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 4:00am AEDT on October 12, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is crucial 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 October 12 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate features the following games:
- Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos
- Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions
- New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
- Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers
- New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders
- New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns
- Washington Commanders vs New York Giants
- Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts
- Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, FLEX/RB) | $21,130 | 25.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Malik Willis (MIA, QB) | $10,710 | 15.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Ollie Gordon (MIA, RB/FLEX) | $11,210 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Roman Wilson (PIT, FLEX/WR) | $6,000 | 8.6 | 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'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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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 | Drake Maye (NE) | $15,600 | 20.3 | 1.3 |
| Value | Malik Willis (MIA) | $10,710 | 15.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Bo Nix (DEN) | $13,940 | 15.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Carson Wentz (MIN) | $8,000 | 10.5 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $20,390 | 24 | 1.2 |
| Value | Roman Wilson (PIT) | $6,000 | 8.6 | 1.4 |
| Fade | DK Metcalf (PIT) | $11,770 | 12.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Josh Downs (IND) | $9,410 | 12.7 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $16,230 | 19.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Oronde Gadsden (LAC) | $5,050 | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,910 | 16 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Michael Mayer (LV) | $6,120 | 7.9 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $21,130 | 25.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $12,580 | 18 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Ollie Gordon (MIA) | $11,210 | 9.3 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Tony Pollard (TEN) | $8,210 | 10.9 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Malik Willis. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahmyr Gibbs is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Roman Wilson.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ollie Gordon is one of the worst value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if putting together multiple line-ups.
Ready to go? Draftstars' NFL Monday slate closes at 4:00am 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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