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
Patriots vs. Packers NFL Preseason DFS Picks
New England Patriots vs. Green Bay Packers Targets
The New England Patriots scored nine points on 164 yards of offense in Week 1 of the preseason. The offense was miserable, but Malik Cunningham shined. Cunningham was quarterback for Louisville, but he’s not a hybrid player for the Patriots. Cunningham went 3-for-4 as a quarterback and finished with five carries, 34 yards, and a rushing touchdown. Cunningham also lined up as a receiver and has the potential to catch passes. At quarterback, Cunningham’s a no-brainer in fantasy when on the field.
On the other hand, the Packers found a gem in Emanuel Wilson. Green Bay ran the ball 26 times but didn’t give any running back over six carries. Wilson earned six carries and scored two touchdowns on 111 yards rushing. He’s incredible speed and has started making a name for himself in the league.
Finally, the Packers will likely allow Sean Clifford to play most of this game at quarterback. He finished 20-for-26 and was very accurate. Dontayvion Wicks saw four targets and caught three of them for 68 yards. He averaged 22.7 yards per catch, thanks to a 47-yard play. Wicks has considerable play-making ability.
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