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
Jets vs. Panthers NFL Preseason DFS Picks
New York Jets Targets
Robert Salah confirmed that Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle will get the quarterback reps in their game against the Panthers. Wilson went 3-for-5 from the field and added 65 yards. He’s an experienced quarterback who looks to have more fun on the field this year. The pressure is off of him. Now he can go out there and learn the game to prepare for future starting jobs. Wilson showed off his arm in the HOF Game, adding a 57-yard completion to Malik Taylor. He’s capable of doing more of that in this game.
Meanwhile, Israel Abanikanda added nine rushes for 27 yards and a touchdown. He’ll likely earn that same amount of volume. With Dalvin Cook potentially going to the Dolphins, Abanikanda has the potential to earn that third running back spot for the Jets.
Carolina Panthers Targets
On the other hand, we haven’t seen the Panthers in action this year. But Raheem Blackshear could be an exciting look. He’s a fantastic pass-catcher in the backfield and has had some highlights surface from practice on Twitter. He’s shifty and runs hard. If he can break one, he can go the distance. He’ll add some receptions to the box score, too.
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