NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 29, 2025
Last updated: Sep 28, 2025, 8:07PM | Published: Sep 25, 2025, 7:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest kicks off at 6:06am AEST on September 29, 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 assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on Monday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate consists of these games:
- Los Angeles Rams vs Indianapolis Colts
- Las Vegas Raiders vs Chicago Bears
- San Francisco 49ers vs Jacksonville Jaguars
- Kansas City Chiefs vs Baltimore Ravens
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best selections on Monday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF, RB/FLEX) | $19,790 | 22.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Caleb Williams (CHI, QB) | $13,490 | 19.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jauan Jennings (SF, WR/FLEX) | $11,520 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Rashod Bateman (BAL, FLEX/WR) | $6,320 | 9 | 1.4 |
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 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 | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $17,370 | 21.9 | 1.3 |
| Value | Caleb Williams (CHI) | $13,490 | 19.5 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Trevor Lawrence (JAC) | $12,670 | 14.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Anthony Richardson (IND) | $8,000 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $18,410 | 21.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rashod Bateman (BAL) | $6,320 | 9 | 1.4 |
| Fade | Jauan Jennings (SF) | $11,520 | 11.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Tre Tucker (LV) | $8,370 | 11 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Brock Bowers (LV) | $13,060 | 13.4 | 1 |
| Value | Travis Kelce (KC) | $9,380 | 11.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Tyler Warren (IND) | $12,410 | 12.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Jake Tonges (SF) | $5,000 | 5.6 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,790 | 22.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Ashton Jeanty (LV) | $11,650 | 13.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $14,610 | 14.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Isiah Pacheco (KC) | $8,050 | 7.7 | 1 |
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 Caleb Williams. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Christian McCaffrey 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 Rashod Bateman.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jauan Jennings is one of the worst 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 6:06am 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 Late contest. 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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