NFL Preseason DFS Tiers & Core Plays: Week 1 - Thursday Slate (8/13)

by Chris Gimino (ChrisGimino) Last Updated 2026-08-13 16:13:30 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 Thursday, August 13, 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 Thursday Slate

Preseason DFS is back with a 6-game Thursday slate, giving us our first sizable player pool – and plenty of uncertainty to navigate. Tonight’s edge should come from identifying which starters will rest, which quarterbacks are positioned for extended run, and where injuries have created concentrated opportunities at running back and wide receiver. With roles still shifting and late scratches inevitable, we’ll build around the clearest volume while staying ready to react as final playing-time news arrives.

Recommended NFL Preseason DFS Tools:

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

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