NFL Preseason Week 2 gets rolling on Friday, August 15, with Titans vs. Falcons and Chiefs vs. Seahawks — two games loaded with NFL DFS potential as teams prepare for the regular season.
Headlining the slate: Chiefs are expected to rest starters, Sam Darnold makes his Seahawks debut, and Cam Ward will draw another start alongside the rest of the Titans starters.
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NFL Preseason Week 2 Games — Friday, August 15
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Titans vs. Falcons: Preseason NFL DFS Picks Tonight
Find the Titans vs. Falcons picks and analysis for tonight’s NFL Preseason Week 2 game below for NFL DFS on PrizePicks. Player projections come via the PrizePicks NFL Preseason board.
(OUT) Titans WR Calvin Ridley
INJURY UPDATE: Calvin Ridley is out as he will be rested for NFL Preseason Week 2 vs. the Falcons. In his place, WRs Elic Ayomanor (PrizePicks projection: 18.5 yards) and Chimere Dike will run as the top two WRs with Cam Ward, with Xavier Restrepo (Projection: 18.5 yards) also getting more playing time. All three WRs should play with Ward and back-up QB Brandon Allen.
Titans WR Xavier Restrepo — 18.5 Receiving Yards
Rookies Xavier Restrepo and Ward go back to their Miami days, and that connection may prove important in their snaps together.
While Restrepo knows he has to go out and make plays to earn a Titans roster spot as an undrafted free agent, the fact remains that he’s coming off an incredible 2024 season with the Hurricanes.
An All-American, Restrepo hauled in 69 receptions for 1,127 yards and 11 touchdowns — averaging 16.3 YPR and 93.9 YPG. His intelligence on the field and precise route-running make him worth a watch.
In Preseason Week 1, Restrepo had 2 targets on just 8 snaps — but went catchless. With Ridley as WR Tyler Lockett both resting today and Titans expected to give young players extra run, this is Restrepo's shot to make an impression.
How Much Will Falcons Starters Play vs. Titans?
Falcons head coach Raheem Morris has hinted that his starters will see slightly more work than Week 1, but still won’t go deep into the game. QB Easton Stick leads the offense as Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins continue to sit out.
Look for the 6-year QB to receive ample time in the early part of the game before turning it over to Emory Jones.
How Much Will Titans Starters Play vs. Falcons?
Along with Ridley and Ward spearheading the offense, Callahan plans to have all of his starters available for tonight's matchup. The 41-year-old coach is going into his second campaign with the Titans, valuing the in-game environment and atmosphere before the cleats are laced up for real in a couple of weeks. Look for Ridley to get at least two drives with Ward under center before the second quarter.
Chiefs vs. Seahawks: Preseason NFL DFS Picks Tonight
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Chiefs RB Carson Steele — 16.5 Rush Yards
Chiefs RB Carson Steele is in a prime spot to see preseason work once again in Week 2.
Loaded in the running back room, RB Isiah Pacheco likely won't see much time (if any) as the team is resting starters tonight and would like to keep him healthy before the regular season.
That eaves Steele competing for more reps with Kareem Hunt, Elijah Mitchell and Brashard Smith.
Such was the case in Kansas City's Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. Mitchell and Smith each recorded 10 yards on 4 carries. Steele recorded 3 attempts for 15 yards, while Hunt had only 2 for 12 yards.
The Chiefs will divvy up the workload again, with Steele's MAC/PAC-12 power running on display in his second NFL campaign.
How Much Will Seahawks Starters Play vs. Chiefs?
Head coach Mike Macdonald confirmed that most offensive starters, including Sam Darnold, will see the field for multiple series in this one. That’s a shift from Week 1, when Macdonald rested his starters. It's unknown exactly how long Darnold and the starters will play.
How Much Will Chiefs Starters Play vs. Seahawks?
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid typically likes to give his starters a little more time in the second preseason game, but not this year. Reid is opting to give his younger players more time on the field to "get a good look" at them.
The Chiefs are expected to rest key starters and play it safe in NFL Preseason Week 2. QB Patrick Mahomes, TE Travis Kelce, and Chris Jones likely won't play — along with other starters.T
Gardner Minshew is expected to start at QB for the Chiefs.
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