NFL Preseason DFS Tiers & Core Plays: Week 1 - Saturday Slate (8/15)

by Chris Gimino (ChrisGimino)

Created Aug 15, 2026

Last Updated 2026-08-15 15:57:05 Premium Content Part of the product NFL DFS

NFL DFS on DraftKings and FanDuel is back! This preseason, the RotoGrinders team will once again be producing NFL DFS picks, previews, and projections for everyone’s favorite daily fantasy sport. We’re here to cover the Week 1 preseason slate taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2026.

Kyle Murray and Chris Gimino 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 DFS picks.

NFL Preseason DFS Picks: Tiers & Core Plays for the Week 1 Saturday Slate

Saturday night brings a 4-game preseason DFS slate loaded with uncertain rotations, late scratches, and opportunity-driven value. With most established starters expected to rest, tonight is about identifying the backups who can stay on the field—especially at quarterback and running back—while treating receivers and tight ends as calculated bets on routes, targets, and game-script access. Final warmup reports will matter, but projected playing time remains the foundation of every decision.

Recommended NFL Preseason DFS Tools:

• Preseason Injury Report and Depth Charts
• NFL DFS Optimizer (LineupHQ)
• NFL DFS Projections

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