NFL Monday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 28, 2026
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 4:06PM | Published: Sep 24, 2026, 6:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday DFS contest starts at 3:02am AEST on September 28, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for each player on the slate to help you make winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is essential for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you build 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 the following match-ups:
- Indianapolis Colts vs Houston Texans
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Cleveland Browns vs Carolina Panthers
- New York Giants vs Tennessee Titans
- Detroit Lions vs New York Jets
- Dallas Cowboys vs Baltimore Ravens
- San Francisco 49ers vs Arizona Cardinals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Minnesota Vikings
- Washington Commanders vs Seattle Seahawks
- New Orleans Saints vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Miami Dolphins vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Buffalo Bills vs Los Angeles Chargers
- Jacksonville Jaguars vs New England Patriots
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've 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 | Josh Allen (BUF, QB) | $18,810 | 24.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Xavier Hutchinson (HOU, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 9.2 | 1.5 |
| Fade | TreVeyon Henderson (NE, RB/FLEX) | $10,230 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Kayshon Boutte (HOU, WR/FLEX) | $6,790 | 9.6 | 1.4 |
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'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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $18,810 | 24.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Aaron Rodgers (PIT) | $10,060 | 14 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Marcus Mariota (WAS) | $10,660 | 9.9 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jameis Winston (NYG) | $9,850 | 13.6 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $19,080 | 23.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Xavier Hutchinson (HOU) | $6,000 | 9.2 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Tee Higgins (CIN) | $12,940 | 11.4 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Kayshon Boutte (HOU) | $6,790 | 9.6 | 1.4 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $14,870 | 17.3 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tyler Warren (IND) | $8,980 | 12.3 | 1.4 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $11,190 | 11.1 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kenyon Sadiq (NYJ) | $6,190 | 8.4 | 1.4 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $19,950 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $13,550 | 17.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | TreVeyon Henderson (NE) | $10,230 | 8.6 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Rhamondre Stevenson (NE) | $8,270 | 10.8 | 1.3 |
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 Xavier Hutchinson. 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 Kayshon Boutte.
On the other hand, according to our model, TreVeyon Henderson 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 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 give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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