NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for October 6, 2025
Last updated: Oct 3, 2025, 8:07PM | Published: Oct 2, 2025, 6:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest starts at 7:05am AEDT on October 6, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for each player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
A handy 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on October 6 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate includes the following games:
- Arizona Cardinals vs Tennessee Titans
- Cincinnati Bengals vs Detroit Lions
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Washington Commanders
- Seattle Seahawks vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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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 | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET, FLEX/RB) | $17,920 | 20.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rachaad White (TB, FLEX/RB) | $9,450 | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Sam LaPorta (DET, FLEX/TE) | $10,530 | 10.4 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Godwin (TB, WR/FLEX) | $9,080 | 12 | 1.3 |
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'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 budget-conscious strategies, "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 | Justin Herbert (LAC) | $15,840 | 19.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kyler Murray (ARI) | $14,340 | 18.9 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jayden Daniels (WAS) | $15,930 | 18.3 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Cam Ward (TEN) | $9,560 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) | $17,070 | 18.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Quentin Johnston (LAC) | $12,380 | 16.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $16,000 | 16.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Chris Godwin (TB) | $9,080 | 12 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $13,540 | 14.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Zach Ertz (WAS) | $7,460 | 9.6 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Sam LaPorta (DET) | $10,530 | 10.4 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Noah Fant (CIN) | $5,000 | 6.4 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) | $17,920 | 20.3 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rachaad White (TB) | $9,450 | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| Fade | David Montgomery (DET) | $10,550 | 10.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Emari Demercado (ARI) | $9,180 | 10.3 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Rachaad White. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jahmyr Gibbs is a strong option. If you're seeking budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Chris Godwin.
On the other hand, according to our model, Sam LaPorta 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 Late slate closes at 7:05am 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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