NFL Preseason DFS Top Picks & Core Plays: Saturday, August 9th

by Chris Gimino (ChrisGimino) Last Updated 2025-08-09 16:20:56 Premium Content Part of the product NFL DFS

NFL DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel is back! The RotoGrinders team is excited for the preseason and will once again be producing NFL DFS picks, previews, and NFL DFS projections for everyone’s favorite daily fantasy sport. We’re here to cover the 6-game slate taking place on Saturday, August 9th.

Kyle Murray and Chris Gimino have a combined experience in NFL Preseason DFS, College Football DFS, and the NFL Draft process that is matched by few others, and they will be leading our team of NFL Preseason DFS fanatics to bring you their top selections. Our NFL experts track all of the depth charts and injury reports, in addition to any actionable information shared by coaches and beat writers, to help guide their selections and DFS picks.

NFL Preseason DFS Picks: Core Plays for Saturday, August 9th

Welcome to our Preseason Core Plays guide — your streamlined map through this 6-game DFS slate on DraftKings and FanDuel. This isn’t a deep dive into lineup construction; it’s a sharp, to-the-point rundown of the players, game situations, and edges worth building around as you chase the $20,000 top prize. We spotlight the most reliable anchors, high-upside dart throws, and matchup-driven targets who can separate you from the pack. And yes — the Los Angeles Rams are here, preseason royalty when it comes to emptying the bench and unleashing marathon snap counts. Year after year, their deep reserves turn August football into fantasy gold, making Rams plays a staple for any serious preseason build. Expect insights on players projected for meaningful opportunities, scheme-based advantages, and those late-game difference makers who thrive when others fade — so you can attack the slate with confidence while your competition is still guessing.

Recommended NFL Preseason DFS Tips & Tools:

• Preseason Injury Report and Depth Charts
• Projections in our NFL optimizer, LineupHQ

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