NFL Monday Late Draftstars DFS Preview and Projections for November 17, 2025
Last updated: Nov 16, 2025, 9:06PM | Published: Nov 13, 2025, 7:07AM
Draftstars Australia's NFL Monday Late DFS contest begins at 8:06am AEDT on November 17, 2025, 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 put together your fantasy teams for Draftstars' NFL contests and enhance your season-long fantasy line-ups on November 17 and beyond.
Featured NFL Games
Draftstars' NFL Monday Late slate features these match-ups:
- Cleveland Browns vs Baltimore Ravens
- Denver Broncos vs Kansas City Chiefs
- Arizona Cardinals vs San Francisco 49ers
- Los Angeles Rams vs Seattle Seahawks
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Cheat Sheet and Projections
We have 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) | $19,770 | 23.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Cooper Kupp (SEA, FLEX/WR) | $6,000 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Ricky Pearsall (SF, WR/FLEX) | $11,290 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jauan Jennings (SF, FLEX/WR) | $9,180 | 12.1 | 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 those needing to stay under the salary cap, "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) | $18,600 | 20.4 | 1.1 |
| Value | Jacoby Brissett (ARI) | $13,700 | 18 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Bo Nix (DEN) | $14,120 | 16.3 | 1.2 |
| Cheapie | Mac Jones (SF) | $8,000 | 0.7 | 0.1 |
WR (Wide Receiver)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) | $19,810 | 20.9 | 1.1 |
| Value | Cooper Kupp (SEA) | $6,000 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Fade | Ricky Pearsall (SF) | $11,290 | 10 | 0.9 |
| Cheapie | Jauan Jennings (SF) | $9,180 | 12.1 | 1.3 |
TE (Tight End)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Trey McBride (ARI) | $15,590 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Value | Trey McBride (ARI) | $15,590 | 19.5 | 1.3 |
| Fade | George Kittle (SF) | $12,700 | 13.2 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Isaiah Likely (BAL) | $6,000 | 7.2 | 1.2 |
RB (Running Back)
| Selection | Player | Salary | Proj. Pts | Pts/$1K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stud | Christian McCaffrey (SF) | $19,770 | 23.9 | 1.2 |
| Value | Kareem Hunt (KC) | $8,000 | 10 | 1.3 |
| Fade | Derrick Henry (BAL) | $14,210 | 13.8 | 1 |
| Cheapie | Zonovan Knight (ARI) | $8,000 | 9 | 1.1 |
Conclusion
When building your NFL Monday Late teams, consider starting with a value player like Cooper Kupp. 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 Jauan Jennings.
On the other hand, according to our model, Ricky Pearsall 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 Monday Late slate closes at 8:06am AEDT 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 slate. The unique insights here can give you an edge when you make your NFL DFS line-ups.
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