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
Titans vs. Bears NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Tennessee Titans Targets
An obvious pick for DFS purposes alongside Levis, last year’s rookie QB Malik Willis is another name to consider at the position on Saturday’s slate. The expectation is that Ryan Tannehill will not see any action in Preseason Week 1, allowing for both the rookie and sophomore to handle the entire exhibition. With the expectation that both Levis and Willis will likely see one half each, there is merit to both sides here.
I will go with Levis, who is looking to make a push for the starting job with Tennessee as early as this season. By all accounts, Levis and Willis have been neck-and-neck in training camp for backup duties thus far, and the rookie will look to separate himself beginning with game action this weekend.
Rookie running back Tyjae Spears has been a training camp standout, continuously being touted by both Titans’ brass and outside analysts alike. He’s reportedly made numerous highlight-reel plays over the past few weeks, and he should garner the start on Saturday against Chicago with Derrick Henry almost certainly sitting that one out. Initially listed as the third-string RB behind Hassan Haskins on the Titans’ first depth chart of 2023, Spears has vaulted up, quickly made his presence known, and will look to do damage against Chicago on Saturday.
Chicago Bears Targets
The 133rd overall pick by Chicago back in April, Tyler Scott is set to make his in-game NFL debut against Tennessee on Saturday. The blazing rookie has reportedly impressed throughout camp, having been noted as a fast learner, while making the most of his opportunities. That next opportunity will come at noon on Saturday, as Scott should see ample playing time with many of the Bears’ incumbent starters likely to be riding the pine. Scott has the capability of outrunning a defense at any point in time, and it would not be shocking if he put up some gaudy numbers against the Titans’ backups this weekend.
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | SoundCloud | iHeartRadio
