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
Dolphins vs. Texans NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Miami Dolphins Targets
Myles Gaskin (RB – MIA) + De’Von Achane (RB – MIA)
This selection is a simple process. The Houston Texans had the worst run defense in the league in 2023. They allowed the most yards on the ground, the most rushing touchdowns and the most fantasy points per game to the running back position. With Jeff Wilson dealing with minor nagging injuries and Raheem Mostert‘s advanced age, these two running backs should handle the bulk of the weight in this preseason game.
Miami Defense
C.J. Stroud was under pressure all night in week one. The offensive line is struggling, which forced the rookie to work under pressure throughout the night. Expect more of the same with the Dolphins’ defense as they push the rookie quarterback to try and beat them.
Houston Texans Targets
Tank Dell (WR – HOU) + Xavier Hutchinson (WR – HOU)
Tank Dell has spent every day of camp giving us highlight after highlight. Even during the first week of preseason against the New England Patriots, Tank Dell shined. Dell lined up in the slot and outside, which shows us that he will be a significant part of this Houston Texans offense in 2023.
Xavier Hutchinson stands at 6’2 and weighs over 200 pounds. His game resembles Romeo Doubs, and like Doubs, we could see a possession receiver being born throughout this offseason.
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