NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 26, 2026
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026, 2:06AM | Published: Oct 22, 2026, 1:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest commences at 4:00am AEDT on October 26, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
A reliable 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 October 26 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate includes these games:
- Houston Texans vs New York Giants
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Los Angeles Rams
- Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins
- Atlanta Falcons vs San Francisco 49ers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Denver Broncos
- Minnesota Vikings vs Indianapolis Colts
- Carolina Panthers vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Baltimore Ravens vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Detroit Lions vs Green Bay Packers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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 | Puka Nacua (LA, FLEX/WR) | $20,800 | 24.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jameis Winston (NYG, QB) | $5,000 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Mike Evans (SF, WR/FLEX) | $12,850 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | J.K. Dobbins (DEN, FLEX/RB) | $9,480 | 12.7 | 1.3 |
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 | Brock Purdy (SF) | $16,610 | 20.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jameis Winston (NYG) | $5,000 | 8.4 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $16,910 | 16.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Cam Ward (TEN) | $9,020 | 12.1 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $20,800 | 24.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Keenan Allen (IND) | $7,290 | 9.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Mike Evans (SF) | $12,850 | 4.5 | 0.4 |
| Cheapie | Brandin Cooks (SF) | $6,660 | 8.5 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Kittle (SF) | $15,460 | 18.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Brock Bowers (LV) | $14,420 | 18.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Tucker Kraft (GB) | $10,490 | 11.5 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | T.J. Hockenson (MIN) | $8,620 | 10.1 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $21,970 | 24.5 | 1.1 |
| Value | J.K. Dobbins (DEN) | $9,480 | 12.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Tyler Allgeier (ARI) | $10,310 | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Cam Skattebo (NYG) | $8,030 | 8.6 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jameis Winston. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Puka Nacua is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including J.K. Dobbins.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mike Evans 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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