NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 20, 2025
Last updated: Oct 19, 2025, 8:06PM | Published: Oct 16, 2025, 1:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 7:06am AEDT on October 20, 2025, 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 a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 20 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes the following match-ups:
- Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Commanders
- Denver Broncos vs New York Giants
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Indianapolis Colts
- Arizona Cardinals vs Green Bay Packers
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jayden Daniels (WAS, QB) | $17,850 | 22.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Luke McCaffrey (WAS, WR/FLEX) | $6,000 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG, FLEX/WR) | $11,080 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Moore (WAS, FLEX/WR) | $6,000 | 9.1 | 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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $17,850 | 22.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Jordan Love (GB) | $12,930 | 18.9 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Jaxson Dart (NYG) | $13,110 | 15.3 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Jacoby Brissett (ARI) | $9,660 | 13.1 | 1.4 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | CeeDee Lamb (DAL) | $16,230 | 19.6 | 1.2 |
| Value | Luke McCaffrey (WAS) | $6,000 | 9.8 | 1.6 |
| Fade | Wan'Dale Robinson (NYG) | $11,080 | 10.6 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Moore (WAS) | $6,000 | 9.1 | 1.5 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $12,840 | 16.8 | 1.3 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $8,510 | 11.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Tucker Kraft (GB) | $10,260 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Theo Johnson (NYG) | $6,980 | 8.4 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jonathan Taylor (IND) | $18,520 | 19.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Javonte Williams (DAL) | $13,880 | 16.6 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kimani Vidal (LAC) | $11,220 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Bam Knight (ARI) | $8,060 | 8.7 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Luke McCaffrey. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jayden Daniels 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 Chris Moore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Wan'Dale Robinson 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 Late slate closes at 7:06am 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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