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
Eagles vs. Ravens NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Philadelphia Eagles Targets
Preseason DFS leans towards playing the defense, especially when that defense recorded over 70 sacks last season. Expect pressure, and as I always say in my weekly articles, pressures + sacks = turnovers.
Joseph Ngata fits our model for height and weight (6’3, 216 lbs) while running with the first team squad for multiple reps. During the Eagle’s live practice, he was targeted in the red zone numerous times, and that’s what we need from our wide receivers in DFS. Ngata can shine in this preseason game with the primary three targets (A.J. Brown, Devonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert) resting.
Mariota has struggled with accuracy in his career and during this preseason. However, he should receive two-quarters of snaps. So mix his playing time with his ability to scramble and sprinkle in backup defenders. It’s a recipe for success on your slate.
Dan Arnold is 6’6 and weighs 240 lbs. He has prior experience as a seasoned veteran in the NFL who has produced for daily fantasy sports. He also has ample playing time as he competes with the other tight ends for the backup position behind Dallas Goedert. Dan Arnold produces a high athleticism score, which we admire in the tight-end position and should produce fantasy gold.
Baltimore Ravens Targets
Two things happen in the preseason every year: the Baltimore Ravens win games, and Tyler Huntley can produce fantasy gold for our lineups. Tyler Huntley is a mobile quarterback, and chasing the Konami Code upside is always something we recommend for your lineup.
Isaiah Likely stands at 6’4 and weighs 241 lbs while possessing an athletic profile we admire. He is an advanced route-runner who sets his defenders up with his stems. Likely also often runs routes on the outside of the formation, blending him into a hybrid between a wide receiver and a Move TE. We have also seen him produce at the NFL level already. Expect the Baltimore Ravens to use Likely’s speed against this brand-new linebacker room in Philadelphia.
We spoke about the reasons why you use a defense in preseason above, and the same rules apply here, especially with Marcus Mariota‘s inaccuracy.
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