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

Texans vs. Patriots NFL Preseason DFS Picks

Houston Texans Targets

Case Keenum (QB – HOU)
With week one of preseason about to kick off, we want to look past the apparent C.J. Stroud and over to Case Keenum. Did you know Case Keenum has played three preseason games every season since 2018, with 30 plus passing attempts through each of those preseason? Did you know that in the last two seasons, he has thrown 48 and 49 attempts in the preseason? He is a seasoned vet who they use to eat up time on the clock because he learns the playbook more quickly than younger players.

Gerrid Doaks (RB – Hou)
It’s the first week of the preseason. We won’t see last year’s rookie star in Dameon Pierce. We won’t see this year’s free agency signing in Devin Singletary for ample time. These vacancies open the door for the running backs in this new San Francisco-style offense to provide fantasy points. Doaks hits the markers we look for in height and weight (under six feet and over 215 lbs). Therefore we have a chance of some yards and Doaks falling in the endzone.

Mike Boone (RB – HOU)
Another running back who has been electric in training camp so far is Mike Boone. He is a bit lighter than what we usually chase but by only nine lbs. Therefore, watching Boone escape for a 70-yard touchdown this past week during camp is enough to get us on board in a GPP-style play.

Noah Brown (WR – HOU)
In the preseason, chasing a veteran player who is pushed down the team’s depth chart can lead to DFS gold. Noah Brown should see enough time to do some damage. Tie in his playing time with his height and weight scale (we look for over six feet and 215 lbs) and we have a player who can land us the coveted touchdowns that come few and far between in the week one preseason slate.

Xavier Hutchinson (WR – HOU)
One of my favorite late-round draft capital players (sixth round) has a chance to show off what he can do against the New England Patriots. Standing 6’3 and over 200 lbs, Hutchinson can be a preseason MVP. He reminds us of Romeo Doubs, a former preseason MVP. Hutchinson is a bit faster than Noah Brown, but the double stack to Keenum could be a way to take over a slate.

New England Patriots Targets

Kevin Harris (RB – NE)
We know that Rhamondre Stevenson isn’t going to take a ton of snaps, if any, in this preseason game. With that opening and the vacancy created by the departure of Damien Harris., we could see Kevin Harris have a chance to shine in this game for the New England Patriots. Harris weighs 220 lbs and stands at 5’10. His game reminds us of Kerryon Johnson, a player with all the talent in the world. Please give me a player like that in my DFS lineup.

Demario Douglas (WR – NE)
He is not usually a target of mine due to his stature. Douglas stands at 5’8 and weighs 170 lbs. However, coaching had Douglas with the ones in the part of practice this week. In a GPP, he could be worth a shot with his 4.44 40-yard dash speed.

Vikings vs. Seahawks NFL Preseason DFS Picks

Minnesota Vikings Targets

Jaren Hall (QB – MIN)
Kirk Cousins shouldn’t play in this game and Nick Mullens is a veteran, which leaves more than enough time on the field for rookie Jaren Hall. On PFF, Jaren Hall has a 94.7 Deep Passing Grade and a 91.4 No Pressure Grade. If the offensive line can keep his jersey clean, he can light up the scoreboard.

DeWayne McBride (RB – MIN)
With Ty Chandler inconsistent in camp and the running back room dealing with injuries in Alexander Mattison and Kene Nwangwu, Mcbride should EAT in week one of the preseason. It may be a more popular play, but this is no time to be contrarian. Get your volume points from this rookie running back. He posted a 94.1 PFF grade in 2022 by showcasing his fantastic footwork. You won’t see passing reps from him usually, but this is preseason, where they want the rookies to work on their game. Don’t be surprised to have some plays called up for him in that realm.

Seattle Seahawks Targets

Kenny McIntosh & Wayne Taulapapa (RB – SEA)
Neither have a blazing 40-yard dash, but that’s ok. Both running backs fit our size model, and with Kenneth Walker III and Zach Charbonnet injured, both players should see some time in this game. McIntosh has been wowing his coaches at practice and is now dealing with an injury. Keep an eye on his status. Another running back to keep an eye on is the veteran DeeJay Dallas.

Jake Bobo (WR – SEA)
Bobo stands at 6’4 and 206 lbs fitting perfectly into my model at the position. He was a player who would catch our eyes during draft prep as he could play out wide and in the slot. He finished last year with an 82.1 PFF grade and 14.3 yards per reception (YPR). He also had stellar scores with his receiving grade (82.9), contested catch rate (59.1% and his grade vs. man coverage (79.3). Bobo won’t speed past his defenders, but we are focused on his red zone abilities at that size.

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