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
Ravens vs. Commanders NFL Preseason DFS Picks
Baltimore Ravens Targets
The first-round rookie’s number didn’t fly off the stat sheet last week, but expect the coming-out party to be in this one. He’s looked great all week in the joint practice with the Commanders, and he’ll likely get the important reps with Lamar Jackson in this one.
Washington Commanders Targets
Terry McLaurin is the top option in Washington, but don’t ignore Jahan Dotson this season. The connection between him and Howell got off to a great start last week when he made an impressive catch and barreled his way through some defenders for a touchdown. That connection will continue in this game throughout the season.
Love this connection
📺 NBC4 #WASvsCLE pic.twitter.com/fB7koPoDPf
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) August 12, 2023
Brian Robinson, and Antonio Gibson will be the focus of this backfield, but there are still spots to fill after that. Rookie Chris Rodriguez made an argument for a role this season with a team-leading 38 rushing yards with 7.8 yards per carry. He’s an absolute brute going up the gut at 224 pounds and averaged 6.2 yards per carry in his college career at Kentucky against the defensive-centric SEC.
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