NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 1, 2025
Last updated: Nov 30, 2025, 9:07PM | Published: Nov 28, 2025, 8:58AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 8:05am AEDT on December 1, 2025, 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 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 Late slate includes the following games:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Seattle Seahawks vs Minnesota Vikings
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs Buffalo Bills
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA, FLEX/WR) | $19,720 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kimani Vidal (LAC, FLEX/RB) | $8,380 | 12.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Quentin Johnston (LAC, FLEX/WR) | $11,280 | 10.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN, RB/FLEX) | $8,320 | 10.8 | 1.3 |
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 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 | Josh Allen (BUF) | $19,590 | 21.8 | 1.1 |
| Value | Max Brosmer (MIN) | $9,610 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Geno Smith (LV) | $12,010 | 12.8 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mitchell Trubisky (BUF) | $8,000 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $19,720 | 23.4 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jordan Addison (MIN) | $7,530 | 9.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Quentin Johnston (LAC) | $11,280 | 10.1 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Cooper Kupp (SEA) | $7,740 | 8.5 | 1.1 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,580 | 15.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,580 | 15.1 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Oronde Gadsden (LAC) | $10,910 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Darnell Washington (PIT) | $5,000 | 5.5 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | James Cook (BUF) | $14,240 | 16.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Kimani Vidal (LAC) | $8,380 | 12.3 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jaylen Warren (PIT) | $12,590 | 12.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Aaron Jones (MIN) | $8,320 | 10.8 | 1.3 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Kimani Vidal. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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 Aaron Jones.
On the other hand, according to our model, Quentin Johnston 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 Late slate closes at 8:05am 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 Late contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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