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.
- How to Approach NFL Preseason DFS
- 2023 NFL Training Camp News for Every Team
- Fitz’s Draft Primers: QB | RB | WR | TE
- 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Kit
Bills vs. Steelers NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Buffalo Bills Targets
Andy Isabella is much smaller than the wide receivers we usually target, but this preseason he has been helpful for the Buffalo Bills. Isabella caught all three of his targets for 42 yards against the Colts in week one of the preseason and has earned more time during camp in drills; expect Isabella to play into this preseason game in a big way with his 4.3 speed.
Khalil Shakir needs to play better to earn the slot role within this offense. Last week he caught two of his four targets for 25 yards. Reports say he has been average at best during camp, and that motivation, height (6′), and 4.4 speed should help him deliver in this preseason game.
Pittsburgh Steelers Targets
Mike Tomlin stated that Najee Harris would see few preseason snaps as an older veteran. Warren will have the chance to deliver with a plethora of carries in this preseason game. He has been wowing coaches throughout training camp in 2023, and we expect more of the same in this game.
Calvin Austin has been impressive throughout training camp so far. Even as an undersized burner, Austin has shined in a limited time in the pros. According to a friend of our company Matt Harmon, in college, he posted a 71% success rate against men and 84% against the zone; we should see more of that against the Buffalo Bills.
Darnell Washington is a monster of a man making waves in training camp. You will be used in goalline packages when you stand 6’7 and weigh 264 lbs. With tight ends we want our big, athletic tight ends to fall in the endzone, and with that size, Washington always has a chance.
Always remember that defenses and kickers are in your player pool.
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