Daily Fantasy NFL Preseason Week 1 Picks for DraftKings

Daily Fantasy NFL Preseason Week 1 Picks for DraftKings Welcome to Week 1 of the NFL preseason. While I am not nearly excited for the preseason as I am the regular season, there has to be some kind of excitement heading in. As I am sure you know, the preseason is a whole different monster, especially in week 1. While it sort of matters how good someone is, we are basically just looking for the guys who are going to get the most playing time, touches, or throws. With only 7 games on the docket, we are going to have a huge edge if we can find some value. Let's get right into it! Now’s your chance to get DFSR Pro with MLB Optimal Lineups, Projections and Player Cards. Or try a free trial of our base package with projections for every player. While the seasons overlap, you'll get access to our tools for the NBA and NHL as well! Get started for free by clicking the button below. START YOUR FREE TRIAL NOW! First time with MLB? Be sure to read our free MLB Ebook on building lineups, general strategy and more. We've got you completely covered. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo - New England Patriots This is a spot that we are going to take advantage of all preseason. With Tom Brady suspended for the first 4 games of the regular season, Bill Belichick is going to be down to 2 guys in Jimmy Garoppolo and Jacoby Brissett. While they will likely split the game here, I prefer Garoppolo as he will be playing with the better receivers and is just a better quarterback overall. Belichick recently made a comment saying that his goal for the preseason was to "Get Garoppolo ready", so we can definitely expect a fair share of reps under center. If you are looking to get sneaky, however, I do not mind Brissett as he brings some upside with his passing and running game. Marquise Williams - Green Bay Packers First of all, this pick is contingent on both Aaron Rodgers and Brett Hundley taking this game off. Both Rodgers and Hundley are facing some minor injuries and I expect them to take at least 1 week off, but keep an eye out just in case they play. That leaves us with Marquise Williams, the dual threat monster from the University of North Carolina. If you played college DFS last year you are very well acquainted with the name Marquise Williams. HE was absolutely dynamic in college and while I do doubt he can carry it over, he may be able to against the likes of second string defenses in the preseason. As a plus,...