NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 21, 2025
Last updated: Dec 18, 2025, 10:07PM | Published: Dec 18, 2025, 1:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest starts at 9:00am AEDT on December 21, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create winning line-ups.
A reliable Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you assemble your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 21 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Sunday slate features these games:
- Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
- Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We've reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best selections on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jalen Hurts (PHI, QB) | $18,590 | 22.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jordan Love (GB, QB) | $14,730 | 19 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Christian Watson (GB, FLEX/WR) | $11,810 | 10.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | DJ Moore (CHI, WR/FLEX) | $8,830 | 11.1 | 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 | Jalen Hurts (PHI) | $18,590 | 22.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Jordan Love (GB) | $14,730 | 19 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Marcus Mariota (WAS) | $13,970 | 15.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Malik Willis (GB) | $8,000 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | A.J. Brown (PHI) | $15,050 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | DJ Moore (CHI) | $8,830 | 11.1 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Christian Watson (GB) | $11,810 | 10.5 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jayden Reed (GB) | $9,550 | 11.1 | 1.2 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dallas Goedert (PHI) | $10,210 | 11.2 | 1.1 |
| Value | Colston Loveland (CHI) | $7,840 | 9.6 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Cole Kmet (CHI) | $5,000 | 5 | 1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $14,900 | 17.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Saquon Barkley (PHI) | $14,900 | 17.9 | 1.2 |
| Fade | D'Andre Swift (CHI) | $11,310 | 11.5 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Kyle Monangai (CHI) | $8,190 | 8.2 | 1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Jordan Love. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Jalen Hurts 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 DJ Moore.
On the other hand, according to our model, Christian Watson is one of the lowest 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 Sunday slate closes at 9:00am AEDT on Sunday. 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 Sunday slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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