I already ran through my top NFL DFS preseason picks for the early slate, and now – believe it or not – we have another huge six-game slate to work with at DraftKings.
Hey, if you love volatile and extra unpredictable (and meaningless) DFS football action, then this is the post for you. Believe me, there is an edge to be had here, but it’s also horribly unpredictable, so as always, I suggest you play lightly.
That said, I’ve looked over the slate and the following options are where I’d start my build process or get the most exposure to if entering many lineups at DraftKings.
With that, here are my top NFL DFS preseason picks for Saturday’s main slate:
Quarterback: Joe Milton II (Cowboys)
Here we go again. Milton was a total bust last time out, but I am ready to get hurt again. He offers elite rushing upside and he has played very well in the preseason in the past.
If people want to shy away due to his last game, they can do that.
If you do, Stetson Bennett again looks like the top pivot. I’ll really just have exposure to these two guys, as they are the safest bets for 2+ quarters of play. Bennett is likely to play a bit more than Milton (Stafford and Jimmy G not expected to play), but he doesn’t offer the same ceiling.
I also have interest in Justin Fields if we catch wind he’s for sure playing more than a quarter, while it’s possible we could see extended burn for Jaxson Dart, too. That said, I will mostly just be playing Milton and Bennett.
Running Back: Dante Miller (Giants)
Miller saw a ton of work last week with Cam Skattebo sidelined and nothing has changed. Tyrone Tracy may not play, and even if he does, he should be limited. That should give Miller a ton of reps to try to lock up a roster spot. He was very productive last week, so I am leaning on him again in week two.
There are a lot of other RBs to consider, but so far in preseason teams have been ready and willing to pull guys or just play every single body they have. Still, the likes of Donovan Edwards, Rasheen Ali, Phil Mafah, Josh Williams, Jarquez Hunter, and Tyler Badie all stand out.
I personally would only play two RBs, though. We don’t really know how involved they’ll be and running backs can’t be trusted for PPR value in preseason. I’d rather go get a WR or double up TEs in the Flex.
Update: Baltimore may be severely shorthanded at RB. They just signed D’Ernest Johnson, who could see a ton of work potentially. Just depends if/how much the other guys play.
Wide Receiver: Konata Mumpfield (Rams)
The Rams should once again be short on viable WRs and we shouldn’t expect Nacua/Adams to play much (if at all). Mumpfield should get a lot of burn, but if you wanted to pivot to someone like Jordan Whittington or Xavier Smith, I wouldn’t blame you.
Mumpfield is likely to be chalk, but I think it’s good chalk. Whether you play him or not, I think going 4 WRs is better than going 3 RBs, so other strong options figure to be Troy Franklin, Pat Bryant, Arian Smith, Montell Washington, KeAndre Lambert-Smith, and LaJohntay Wester.
I also have a little interest in Roman Wilson and Jalen Cropper. The Steelers have been pretty vocal about Wilson needing reps to get ready for the season, while using Cropper or another Dallas WR makes sense if you’re playing Milton.
Tight End: Thomas Fidone (Giants)
Tight end is a nightmare. There are a lot of OK options, but nobody that stands out like Warren does on the early slate. I’ll roll the dice with Fidone for two reasons – he’s a 7th rounder he needs to earn a roster spot and he was also productive last week (3 catches).
Other TEs we can use are Mason Taylor, Orande Gadsden II, Elijah Higgins, and Tip Reiman.
Taylor is the most compelling, as he’s been back at practice despite dealing with a high-ankle sprain. If he starts I am OK using him a bit. Gadsden is a guy I am very high on due to his athleticism, and he is easily my second favorite TE on this slate. He just hasn’t really hit much yet.
Higgins and Reiman will battle for snaps as they fight for Arizona’s #2 gig.
On defense, we can do whatever we want. There are 12 teams to use and they all could be terrible. My favorite approach is to simply target 1. bad offenses or 2. offenses that could be popular that you don’t have much exposure to.
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