NFL Tuesday Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for September 30, 2025
Last updated: Sep 29, 2025, 10:16PM | Published: Sep 26, 2025, 1:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Tuesday DFS contest starts at 9:15am AEST on September 30, 2025, and Fantasy Insider has looked at the data for every player on the slate to help you build winning line-ups.
An accurate Draftstars cheat sheet is a must for NFL fantasy players. This DFS preview is designed to help you put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on September 30 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Tuesday slate consists of the following games:
- Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets
- Denver Broncos vs Cincinnati Bengals
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have reviewed every player from every team to help you find the best choices on Tuesday's slate.
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA, RB/FLEX) | $18,150 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | Troy Franklin (DEN, FLEX/WR) | $7,090 | 9.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Tyrod Taylor (NYJ, QB) | $10,500 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Malik Washington (MIA, WR/FLEX) | $6,220 | 7.9 | 1.3 |
According to Fantasy Insider's DFS model, our "stud" is the highest projected scorer across the slate, while "value" picks provide 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 | Justin Fields (NYJ) | $14,920 | 18.7 | 1.3 |
| Value | Justin Fields (NYJ) | $14,920 | 18.7 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Tyrod Taylor (NYJ) | $10,500 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Cheapie | Zach Wilson (MIA) | $8,000 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) | $15,730 | 16.6 | 1.1 |
| Value | Troy Franklin (DEN) | $7,090 | 9.3 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Garrett Wilson (NYJ) | $14,240 | 14.3 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Malik Washington (MIA) | $6,220 | 7.9 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Evan Engram (DEN) | $7,490 | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Value | Mike Gesicki (CIN) | $5,250 | 5.9 | 1.1 |
| Cheapie | Mason Taylor (NYJ) | $6,280 | 5.6 | 0.9 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | De'Von Achane (MIA) | $18,150 | 18.7 | 1 |
| Value | J.K. Dobbins (DEN) | $14,240 | 15.2 | 1.1 |
| Fade | Chase Brown (CIN) | $12,450 | 12.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | RJ Harvey (DEN) | $8,000 | 6.8 | 0.9 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Tuesday teams, consider starting with a value player like Troy Franklin. To secure one of the highest projected scorers, De'Von Achane 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 Malik Washington.
On the other hand, according to our model, Tyrod Taylor 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 Tuesday slate closes at 9:15am AEST on Tuesday. 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 Tuesday slate. 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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