NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 16, 2026
Last updated: Nov 13, 2026, 3:07AM | Published: Nov 13, 2026, 1:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 8:05am AEDT on November 16, 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 build your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 16 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes the following games:
- Arizona Cardinals vs Los Angeles Rams
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Seattle Seahawks
- Dallas Cowboys vs San Francisco 49ers
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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 | CeeDee Lamb (DAL, WR/FLEX) | $18,110 | 22.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Drew Lock (SEA, QB) | $11,060 | 16.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Mike Evans (SF, WR/FLEX) | $12,230 | 2.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Fernando Mendoza (LV, QB) | $8,870 | 12.9 | 1.5 |
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 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 | Brock Purdy (SF) | $17,510 | 21.5 | 1.2 |
| Value | Drew Lock (SEA) | $11,060 | 16.4 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Dak Prescott (DAL) | $15,040 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Fernando Mendoza (LV) | $8,870 | 12.9 | 1.5 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $18,110 | 22.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $18,110 | 22.1 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Mike Evans (SF) | $12,230 | 2.5 | 0.2 |
| Cheapie | Reggie Virgil (ARI) | $6,140 | 7.5 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | George Kittle (SF) | $14,540 | 17.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | George Kittle (SF) | $14,540 | 17.7 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Brock Bowers (LV) | $14,590 | 13.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Davis Allen (LA) | $5,000 | 5.9 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,910 | 21 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $10,370 | 12.6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Blake Corum (LA) | $10,020 | 8.6 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jadarian Price (SEA) | $8,000 | 9.3 | 1.2 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Drew Lock. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, CeeDee Lamb is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, take a look at our cheapie options, including Fernando Mendoza.
On the other hand, according to our model, Mike Evans is one of the lowest value options on the slate, suggesting you might want to limit exposure to him if building 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 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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