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
Saints vs. Chargers NFL Preseason DFS Picks
New Orleans Saints Targets
While Alvin Kamara sits out with a three-game suspension, the RB1 spot is up for grabs, and the backup after. The competition is between former Lions running back Jamaal Williams and rookie Kendre Miller. It was all Willams on the first game, who led the backfield with 28 yards. Dennis Allen could be priming him up for that lead-back role and should see another heavy workload.
Chris Olave is locked in as the top wideout, and Michael Thomas will be the slot receiver, but someone needs to fill the Y-slot. Rookie A.T. Perry made a case last week with six catches for 70 yards and a nice athletic catch for a touchdown. He was part of one of the best passing offenses in the college football the previous two seasons at Wake Forest, catching for over 1,000 yards in each.
Los Angeles Chargers Targets
In the Chargers’ first preseason game, Stick completed 14 of his 21 pass attempts for 109 yards and a touchdown. Rookie QB Max Duggan only attempted three passes despite playing the entire second half. After a few days of joint practices against the Saints, it’s unlikely we see Justin Herbert on Sunday. If we do, it should only be for a series or two. That means Stick should once again have plenty of run with Los Angeles’ deep pool of offensive playmakers.
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