NFL football is finally back. And yes, the preseason counts as real football. The news. The stories. The starters playing one series. The backups vying for roster spots. The veterans clinging to their football lives playing deep into games. The rookies getting their first taste of real action. It’s all so beautiful. And when it comes to preseason DFS, all of that stuff matters. As DBro says, “preseason DFS is gawd’s game.”
Preseason DFS may be for the true degens, but it’s also for those trying to cash in on soft lines from DFS sites. And if you’re following our NFL News Desk and chatting with experts like DBro in the FantasyPros Discord, you’ll have all the information you need to gain an edge over the other degens. In this series of articles, we’re providing our top targets from every team, for every matchup throughout the preseason. In addition to the picks we’re providing, be sure to check out DBro’s Guide to NFL Preseason DFS for help determining your overall strategy.
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NFL football is finally back. And yes, the preseason counts as real football. The news. The stories. The starters playing one series. The backups vying for roster spots. The veterans clinging to their football lives playing deep into games. The rookies getting their first taste of real action. It’s all so beautiful. And when it comes to preseason DFS, all of that stuff matters. As DBro says, “preseason DFS is gawd’s game.”
Preseason DFS may be for the true degens, but it’s also for those trying to cash in on soft lines from DFS sites. And if you’re following our NFL News Desk and chatting with experts like DBro in the FantasyPros Discord, you’ll have all the information you need to gain an edge over the other degens. In this series of articles, we’re providing our top targets from every team, for every matchup throughout the preseason. In addition to the picks we’re providing, be sure to check out DBro’s Guide to NFL Preseason DFS for help determining your overall strategy.
Now’s the time to try your new secret weapon for your draft: Draft Intel! Draft Intel analyzes up to 5 years of drafts and breaks down all your league-mates’ draft tendencies. See who waits at quarterback, how people approach the early rounds, and tons more insights to get an edge in your draft. Best of all, it’s totally FREE! Check out your league’s Draft Intel today!
Bengals vs. Falcons NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Cincinnati Bengals Targets
Chris Evans (RB – CIN) + Chase Brown (RB – CIN)
We aim at both running backs in this game against the Atlanta Falcons defense that allowed the eight most rushing yards in 2022. Yes, they have some additions to the defense, but until they prove they can stop the run, we will hammer running backs against them. Last week, we told you about Chris Evans but the Bengals will give the rookie Chase Brown enough carries to see what they invested in this past draft.
Andrei Iosivas (WR – CIN)
Andrew Iosivas has been the surprise of camp and had a good showing in his first preseason game. With the Bengals resting their starting wide receivers most of the game, expect more of the same in this game from Iosivas. Anytime we can plug and play a 6’3/ 212 lb wide receiver with ball skills, we do it.
Trevor Siemian (QB – CIN)
With Joe Burrow‘s injury, we won’t see him on the field, which means the remaining quarterbacks should get a decent amount of snaps. Take the shot on a former starter squaring off against lesser talent in a preseason game every time.
Bengals Defense + Evan McPherson (K – CIN)
You know the rules by now with preseason. These two entities are always targets in the game.
Atlanta Falcons Targets
Taylor Heinicke (QB – ATL)
We use the same rule for Trevor Siemian above for Taylor Heinicke. A former starter should always have an increased chance of shining against backups.
Jonnu Smith (TE – ATL)
Something to always target is an athletic tight end. With Kyle Pitts resting most, if not all, of this game we turn to Jonnu Smith. Smith will face the defense that allows the eighth most receptions and ninth most yards to tight ends in 2022.
Falcons Defense + Younghoe Koo (K – ATL)
We use the same rules as we did for the Bengals with this selection. In the preseason, these two options should always be on the table.
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