NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for December 28, 2025
Last updated: Dec 24, 2025, 2:10PM | Published: Dec 24, 2025, 8:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest kicks off at 8:30am AEDT on December 28, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you create 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 improve your season-long fantasy line-ups on December 28 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Sunday slate consists of the following games:
- Los Angeles Chargers vs Houston Texans
- Green Bay Packers vs Baltimore Ravens
Fantasy Insider, renowned for its world-class DFS tools and projections since 2015, employs the same machine learning models as Stats Insider to come up with some of the most accurate DFS projections available.
With the latest NFL fantasy insights and DFS strategies from Fantasy Insider, you're set to win in more NFL fantasy contests.
Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best picks on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Justin Herbert (LAC, QB) | $14,080 | 20.6 | 1.5 |
| Value | Romeo Doubs (GB, WR/FLEX) | $6,940 | 12.8 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Lamar Jackson (BAL, QB) | $15,110 | 12.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Dalton Schultz (HOU, FLEX/TE) | $7,280 | 9.9 | 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'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 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 | Justin Herbert (LAC) | $14,080 | 20.6 | 1.5 |
| Value | Justin Herbert (LAC) | $14,080 | 20.6 | 1.5 |
| Fade | Lamar Jackson (BAL) | $15,110 | 12.2 | 0.8 |
| Cheapie | Malik Willis (GB) | $8,800 | 6.3 | 0.7 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Zay Flowers (BAL) | $12,160 | 15.1 | 1.2 |
| Value | Romeo Doubs (GB) | $6,940 | 12.8 | 1.8 |
| Fade | Nico Collins (HOU) | $13,230 | 13.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Quentin Johnston (LAC) | $9,360 | 12.3 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Dalton Schultz (HOU) | $7,280 | 9.9 | 1.4 |
| Value | Dalton Schultz (HOU) | $7,280 | 9.9 | 1.4 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Likely (BAL) | $6,050 | 6.7 | 1.1 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $13,710 | 16.8 | 1.2 |
| Value | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $13,710 | 16.8 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Josh Jacobs (GB) | $12,070 | 12 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Emanuel Wilson (GB) | $6,000 | 6.4 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
In DFS, creating an optimal line-up requires understanding key concepts and metrics. When building your NFL Sunday teams, consider starting with a value player like Romeo Doubs. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Justin Herbert 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 Dalton Schultz.
On the other hand, according to our model, Lamar Jackson 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 Sunday slate closes at 8:30am 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 contest. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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