With preseason underway, there will be updates daily to this 2023 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock page. Games will be added as I watch them. Adjustments will be made on my 2023 Fantasy Football Rankings accordingly. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2023 Preseason Notes: Week 1
2023 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1
2023 Fantasy Football Preseason Stock – Week 1
Chiefs at Saints
Alvin Kamara, RB, Saints
Alvin Kamara looked like the pre-2022 Alvin Kamara in his preseason debut. Kamara was lacking explosion last year, but it returned in this game. He dashed for 14 yards on three carries and also caught two passes for 21 receiving yards. He has to serve a three-game suspension, but he’ll be a great producer upon his return.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Eagles at Ravens
Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Eagles
Kenneth Gainwell did not play in the preseason opener. Given that the Eagles sat all of their starters, this is extremely bullish for Gainwell, who has seen an increase in first-team reps recently.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Titans at Bears
Khalil Herbert, RB, Bears
Khalil Herbert, who scored on a 56-yard reception in the preseason opener, was the only running back used with the starters. This could eventually change later in the year, but Herbert is being undervalued at the moment.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Redskins at Browns
Jahan Dotson, WR, Redskins
Jahan Dotson looked like he had strong chemistry with Sam Howell in the preseason opener. Dotson caught two passes for 30 yards and a touchdown, making a great grab on the score. I’m high on Dotson this year, so I was glad to see this performance.
Brian Robinson, RB, Redskins
Brian Robinson appears to be the clear-cut No. 1 running back on the Redskins. Robinson handled all the first- and second-down work versus Cleveland, rumbling for 16 yards on three carries. Antonio Gibson served as the third-down back.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Steelers at Buccaneers
Najee Harris, RB, Steelers
Najee Harris started in the preseason opener and caught a pass right away. Jaylen Warren then entered the game. I thought Harris would be done, but he saw snaps after Warren received some touches. This is a very troubling development for all Harris fantasy owners because it appears as though the Steelers might utilize an even split between the two backs. In fact, Warren was even more impressive versus Tampa Bay. Warren rumbled for 13 yards on three carries, including one 9-yard burst where he resembled a tank.
Steelers Passing Offense
Kenny Pickett played in only one drive against the Buccaneers, but he put on a clinic. The second-year pro looked so much better than he did last season. He made several impressive passes, all of which were perfectly precise. He had just one incompletion, but that was thrown away because of pressure. Pickett went 6-of-7 for 70 yards and a touchdown, which was delivered on a strike to George Pickens on a slant.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Packers at Bengals
Jayden Reed, WR, Packers
Jayden Reed has seemingly already won the starting slot receiver job. He looked good in his preseason debut. He made a nice catch over a defender for a considerable gain. He also drew an interference flag at the goal line. He finished with two catches for 20 yards.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Vikings at Seahawks
Jordan Addison, WR, Vikings
Jordan Addison made two terrific catches in his preseason debut. The box score says otherwise – one catch, 22 yards – but an impressive sideline reception of his was nullified by official error. The Vikings could have challenged and easily won, but the coaching staff decided not to do so, likely because they wanted the game to end as quickly as possible. Addison shook it off and made a sliding 22-yard reception on an underthrown pass from Nick Mullens. Addison didn’t do anything after that, but he still looked great in this small sample size.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
Texans at Patriots
Tank Dell, WR, Texans
Tank Dell had a great NFL preseason debut. He caught five passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. He showed some lightning-fast speed on a 24-yard reception in the second quarter. The score – a bobbled reception on a back-shoulder throw – came from Davis Mills, but Dell started and saw a target from C.J. Stroud. The Texans are desperate for someone to establish themselves as a No. 1 receiver, and Dell, who showed great chemistry with Stroud during the pre-draft process, could be that player.
For more on this game, go to the 2023 NFL Preseason Fantasy Football Notes. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.
2023 Preseason Notes: Week 1
2023 Fantasy Football Stock Pages: Preseason Stock Week 1
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2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Wide Receivers - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Tight Ends - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Kickers - 5/25 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defenses - 5/25 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Dynasty - 5/10 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts:
2023 Fantasy Football Mock Drafts - 9/4 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheets:
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 PPR - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Half-PPR - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 2-QB - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Top 250 Touchdown League - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: Custom - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football: Dynasty Rankings - 9/7 (Walt)
2023 Fantasy Football Spreadsheets - 9/7 (Walt)
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2023 Fantasy Football Sleepers - 8/30 (Walt)
2023 NFL Preseason Game Recaps - 8/28 (Walt)
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2023 Fantasy Football Busts - 8/28 (Walt)
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2025 NFL Mock Draft - Nov. 20
NFL Power Rankings - Nov. 19
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