NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 15, 2025
Last updated: Sep 14, 2025, 4:06PM | Published: Sep 11, 2025, 7:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest begins at 3:02am AEST on September 15, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you create 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 Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday slate consists of the following match-ups:
- Detroit Lions vs Chicago Bears
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Philadelphia Eagles
- New York Jets vs Buffalo Bills
- Tennessee Titans vs Los Angeles Rams
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Indianapolis Colts vs Denver Broncos
- Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots
- Baltimore Ravens vs Cleveland Browns
- New Orleans Saints vs San Francisco 49ers
- Arizona Cardinals vs Carolina Panthers
- Dallas Cowboys vs New York Giants
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Seattle Seahawks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $17,980 | 24.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | Spencer Rattler (NO, QB) | $9,770 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Travis Kelce (KC, TE/FLEX) | $12,160 | 11.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | JuJu Smith-Schuster (KC, WR/FLEX) | $6,330 | 8.8 | 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 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $17,980 | 24.1 | 1.3 |
| Value | Spencer Rattler (NO) | $9,770 | 13.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Sam Darnold (SEA) | $11,280 | 12.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Jaxson Dart (NYG) | $8,000 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $18,210 | 20.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | JuJu Smith-Schuster (KC) | $6,330 | 8.8 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Chris Olave (NO) | $12,040 | 11.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Elic Ayomanor (TEN) | $6,270 | 8.4 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $13,840 | 15.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Theo Johnson (NYG) | $5,560 | 7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Travis Kelce (KC) | $12,160 | 11.7 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Ferguson (DAL) | $7,310 | 9.2 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $17,890 | 19.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tony Pollard (TEN) | $12,850 | 15.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $18,040 | 17.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kenneth Walker (SEA) | $9,750 | 11.5 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday teams, consider starting with a value player like Spencer Rattler. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Josh Allen is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, explore our cheapie options, including JuJu Smith-Schuster.
On the other hand, according to our model, Travis Kelce 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 3:02am AEST 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 slate. 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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