Our Props experts are here to bring you their FREE NFL preseason Week 2 player props for this weekend’s games that kick off on Friday.
Justin Bales runs you through his favorite player picks to consider now at DFS pick’em sites like Underdog Fantasy!
Week 2 NFL Preseason Props: Expert Plays
Week 2 of the NFL preseason is already here, and we’re ready to roll through the best picks.
Before we dive in, here’s who’s playing this weekend:
Friday, August 15th
- 7:00 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Titans (0-1) vs Falcons (0-1)
- 10:00 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Chiefs (0-1) vs Seahawks (0-0-1)
Saturday, August 16th
- 1:00 PM EDT
- Dolphins (0-0-1) vs Lions (1-1)
- Panthers (0-1) vs Texans (0-1)
- Packers (0-1) vs Colts (0-1)
- Patriots (1-0) vs Vikings (1-0)
- 1:00 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Browns (1-0) vs Eagles (1-0)
- 4:05 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- 49ers (0-1) vs Raiders (0-0-1)
- 7:00 PM EDT
- Ravens (1-0) vs Cowboys (0-1)
- Chargers (2-0) vs Rams (1-0)
- Buccaneers (1-0) vs Steelers (1-0)
- 7:00 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Jets (1-0) vs Giants (1-0)
- 9:30 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Cardinals (1-0) vs Broncos (1-0)
Sunday, August 17th
- 1:00 PM EDT (NFL Network)
- Jaguars (0-1) vs Saints (0-1)
- 8:00 PM EDT (FOX, FOX Deportes)
- Bills (0-1) vs Bears (0-0-1)
Monday, August 18th
- 8:00 PM EDT (ESPN, ESPN Deportes)
- Bengals (0-1) vs Commanders (0-1)
Dylan Drummond Higher Than 24.5 Receiving Yards
I debated Nick Nash and Drummond for quite some time. I think both are viable options at their yardage totals.
Ultimately, I sided with the veteran who’s locked into playing early in the game.
Drummond ran a team-high 18 routes last week. He turned 8 targets into 8 receptions for 63 yards.
Normally, I’d say this type of efficiency isn’t sustainable, but the plays were specifically designed for that type of efficiency.
Drummond saw only 1 target past 10 yards, turning it into a 25-yard catch (15 aDOT). He also saw 2 targets behind the line of scrimmage, which he turned into 10 total yards.
Finally, 5 of his targets came passed the line of scrimmage but under 10 yards, and he totaled 28 yards on those targets.
I don’t fully expect the same volume here, but I do expect Atlanta to continue to give Drummond opportunities. He doesn’t need 8 targets to beat this total, and I feel comfortable siding with a player whom the Falcons should be looking to get the ball in his hands.
Where to play: Dylan Drummond higher than 24.5 receiving yards | 1.87x at Underdog
Tory Horton Higher Than 25.5 Receiving Yards
Horton had a massive role in the Seattle Seahawks’ Week 1 preseason game. He played 28 snaps, running the second-most routes (18). He also saw a team-high 7 targets, as Seattle made a concerted effort to get the ball to him.
The key here is that the rookie was extremely inefficient and still ended with 31 yards.
Overall, he caught only 3 of those 7 targets, although one was for a touchdown. He saw a team-high 14.7 aDOT, which adds to his upside.
Horton was used in all aspects of the field. He saw three targets under 10 yards, which is where the majority (18) of his yards came from. He added one catch at 13 yards. He also saw 3 targets of 20+ air yards, although he didn’t haul in any of them.
The rookie left a ton of yards on the table, and he still comfortably beat this total. I’m expecting Seattle to give him another major role this week.
Where to Play: Tory Horton higher than 25.5 receiving yards | 1.87x at Underdog
Week 2 NFL Preseason Predictions: Betting Tips
The NFL preseason and regular season are two different monsters. You’ll generally find fewer opportunities in the preseason, as teams give several players opportunities.
For that reason, you’ll generally want to stick to the lower variance positions [quarterback, running back].
This doesn’t mean you should avoid wide receivers at all costs. It just means they’re the higher variance position.
Quarterbacks start the play with the ball in their hands. Every play. Running backs don’t have any roadblocks to receiving the handoff.
Receivers and tight ends have to beat coverage, be the quarterback’s read at that point in time, receive at least a reasonable throw, and make the catch. When seeing limited snaps [and opportunities], adding variance is never a great idea.
Ultimately, you’ll want to look for two keys in preseason: information and opportunity. Coachspeak doesn’t truly matter in the NFL, but it does in the preseason.
When a coach says “starters will play 2 series” or “Quarterback A will play the entire game,” listen to them.
Snap information is the most important part of the preseason because those snaps dictate opportunity. Without opportunity, the players can’t hit their numbers.
