NFL Sunday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for January 11, 2026
Last updated: Jan 8, 2026, 2:17PM | Published: Jan 7, 2026, 8:06AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Sunday DFS contest starts at 8:30am AEDT on January 11, 2026, and Fantasy Insider has crunched the numbers for every player on the slate to help you make 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 enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on Sunday and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Sunday slate features these match-ups:
- Chicago Bears vs Green Bay Packers
- Carolina Panthers vs Los Angeles Rams
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you make the best choices on Sunday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA, FLEX/WR) | $19,470 | 22.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Tyler Higbee (LA, TE/FLEX) | $5,870 | 7.4 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB, QB) | $14,080 | 13.9 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Luke Musgrave (GB, FLEX/TE) | $5,010 | 6.3 | 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 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 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 | Matthew Stafford (LA) | $16,130 | 16 | 1 |
| Value | Caleb Williams (CHI) | $13,010 | 15.5 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Jordan Love (GB) | $14,080 | 13.9 | 1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Puka Nacua (LA) | $19,470 | 22.1 | 1.1 |
| Value | Jayden Reed (GB) | $9,500 | 11 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Davante Adams (LA) | $15,010 | 14.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Romeo Doubs (GB) | $8,470 | 9.6 | 1.1 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Colston Loveland (CHI) | $9,590 | 11.7 | 1.2 |
| Value | Tyler Higbee (LA) | $5,870 | 7.4 | 1.3 |
| Cheapie | Luke Musgrave (GB) | $5,010 | 6.3 | 1.3 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Josh Jacobs (GB) | $16,040 | 17.7 | 1.1 |
| Value | Rico Dowdle (CAR) | $10,160 | 12.2 | 1.2 |
| Fade | Kyren Williams (LA) | $13,230 | 15 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Chuba Hubbard (CAR) | $8,050 | 7.8 | 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 Tyler Higbee. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, Puka Nacua is a strong option. If you're looking for budget-friendly choices to free up salary cap for more studs, check out our cheapie options, including Luke Musgrave.
On the other hand, according to our model, Jordan Love 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 help you maximize points while adhering to the salary cap when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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