**Streaming Defense 2015** Week 15 - Playoffs: No time to get cute (1 Viewer)

[VikingFrog]

Riding Philly to the promised land.

 

[JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo]

If Bridgewater doesn't play then Oakland becomes a decent option

Otherwise there is not much out there. Unfortunately a lot of teams in my league stash 2 defenses.

 

[kOOk]

WHICH OFFENSES SHOULD WE TARGET WHEN STREAMING DT/DST?

Most FF Points Allowed to DEF (standard base scoring):

1. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. DEF

2. Tennessee Titans vs. DEF

3. Cleveland Browns vs. DEF

4. San Diego Chargers vs. DEF

5. Detroit Lions vs. DEF

6. Dallas Cowboys vs. DEF

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. DEF

8. Denver Broncos vs. DEF

9. Seattle Seahawks vs. DEF

10. Miami Dolphins vs. DEF

11. Buffalo Bills vs. DEF

12. Houston Texans vs. DEF

13. San Francisco 49ers vs. DEF

14. New Orleans Saints vs. DEF

15. Washington Redskins vs. DEF

16. Kansas City Chiefs vs. DEF

17. Indianapolis Colts vs. DEF

18. Chicago Bears vs. DEF

19. Philadelphia Eagles vs. DEF

20. St. Louis Rams vs. DEF

21. Baltimore Ravens vs. DEF

22. Oakland Raiders vs. DEF

23. Minnesota Vikings vs. DEF

24. Atlanta Falcons vs. DEF

25. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. DEF

26. Arizona Cardinals vs. DEF

27. Cincinnati Bengals vs. DEF

28. Carolina Panthers vs. DEF

29. New England Patriots vs. DEF

30. Green Bay Packers vs. DEF

31. New York Jets vs. DEF

32. New York Giants vs. DEF

FF Points Allowed to DST (enhanced scoring plus return yardage):

Average Per Game

Pts Tackles Turnovers Blk 4th Dwn Yards 3 & Return FF Pts

Rk Team Vs. Sack Safe TFL Int Fum TD Kick Stops Allow Outs Yds TD Against
1. Ten 19.1 3.5 0.0 5.3 1.0 1.1 0.3 0.0 0.4 331.5 2.8 75.0 0.1 16.56
2. SF 14.0 3.1 0.2 5.9 0.8 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.4 286.2 2.6 51.4 0.0 16.11
3. CLE 19.0 3.3 0.0 6.1 0.6 1.3 0.2 0.0 0.7 335.1 3.2 84.1 0.0 15.60
4. JAX 19.8 3.1 0.0 4.5 1.3 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.4 354.4 3.1 80.9 0.0 15.56
5. CHI 20.3 1.8 0.0 3.8 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.1 0.4 347.1 2.4 95.8 0.4 14.92
6. DET 16.9 2.8 0.0 4.8 1.5 1.0 0.0 0.1 0.6 337.8 2.5 75.3 0.0 14.19
7. SEA 19.4 3.9 0.0 5.6 0.8 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.1 353.1 2.4 74.5 0.1 13.71
8. DAL 20.0 2.1 0.0 4.3 1.0 0.6 0.4 0.0 0.5 354.1 2.4 45.8 0.1 13.54
9. STL 18.1 1.5 0.0 4.9 0.6 0.6 0.3 0.3 0.4 312.6 3.4 60.5 0.1 13.49
10. HOU 21.0 2.1 0.0 4.5 0.9 0.5 0.4 0.0 1.0 369.4 3.0 92.5 0.0 12.98

11. WAS 19.8 1.1 0.1 3.1 1.1 0.6 0.3 0.1 0.5 329.0 2.9 45.3 0.1 12.37
12. MIA 19.9 2.9 0.3 4.8 1.1 0.4 0.1 0.0 1.3 357.9 2.3 63.8 0.0 12.21
13. BUF 24.4 2.9 0.0 6.5 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.0 0.5 350.5 3.1 69.1 0.0 11.95
14. SD 22.7 2.3 0.0 4.8 0.8 0.8 0.3 0.1 0.4 413.9 2.0 94.4 0.0 11.86
15. DEN 20.8 1.6 0.0 4.1 1.6 0.1 0.4 0.0 0.1 345.5 2.4 53.1 0.0 11.66
16. KC 22.9 3.6 0.0 6.1 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.3 345.4 2.8 68.1 0.0 11.64
17. TB 21.1 1.8 0.0 3.9 0.9 0.9 0.4 0.0 0.4 357.3 1.3 54.5 0.0 11.18
18. NYJ 25.0 1.1 0.0 4.0 1.0 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.4 365.9 3.1 112.9 0.1 10.95
19. IND 20.9 2.0 0.0 3.2 1.3 0.8 0.0 0.1 0.3 353.7 3.1 33.0 0.1 10.91
20. PHI 22.6 1.8 0.0 4.9 1.3 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.5 366.4 2.8 70.8 0.0 10.76
21. MIN 20.3 2.6 0.1 6.9 0.8 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 321.6 1.6 53.4 0.0 10.35
22. CAR 27.0 1.6 0.0 4.3 1.1 0.4 0.0 0.3 0.1 358.9 3.0 90.1 0.1 9.74

23. BAL 22.3 1.8 0.0 5.3 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.5 357.3 2.4 25.3 0.0 9.63
24. PIT 22.2 2.4 0.0 5.7 1.0 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.4 376.7 2.3 71.3 0.0 9.57
25. NO 26.8 2.4 0.0 4.4 0.9 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.1 421.7 2.0 75.9 0.0 9.41
26. ATL 23.4 1.9 0.0 3.7 0.8 0.8 0.1 0.1 0.4 402.2 2.3 58.8 0.0 8.93
27. GB 24.6 2.4 0.1 4.4 0.4 0.4 0.0 0.0 0.4 340.9 3.0 63.6 0.0 8.62
28. NYG 24.6 1.3 0.0 4.3 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.3 349.7 2.1 78.4 0.1 8.49
29. OAK 26.6 1.3 0.0 2.8 0.6 1.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 374.6 2.4 50.9 0.0 7.89
30. CIN 28.6 1.4 0.0 4.0 0.5 0.5 0.3 0.4 0.1 391.1 1.4 64.3 0.0 7.60
31. ARI 30.4 1.4 0.0 4.1 0.8 1.0 0.0 0.1 0.3 417.4 1.5 83.1 0.0 7.19
32. NE 34.3 2.3 0.0 2.9 0.3 0.4 0.1 0.0 0.4 420.3 1.4 48.0 0.0 4.37

Holy format nice work!

 

[zftcg]

Riding Philly to the promised land.

Me too, assuming that by "promised land", you mean the NE matchup.

 

[Pietaster2]

I've been worried about what I'm going to do for the playoffs since I have the Jets and got sick of the depressing playoff options on the WW so I traded the Muscle Hamster for Seattle in my start 2 RB league since I was stacked at RB anyway.

Seattle plays against Baltimore on the road w14 and then has the Browns w15 and Rams w16 at home. I'm probably going to get a w14 bye so I'm set.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Buffalo tonight against the Jets?

 

[Insein]

I have Jets tonight vs Buff. So far so good.

 

[zftcg]

I have Jets tonight vs Buff. So far so good.

Especially if your league doesn't penalize your D when the opposing DST scores a TD. With Carpenter's missed XP, that fumble return didn't cost me anything.

 

[Deamon]

I have Jets tonight vs Buff. So far so good.

Especially if your league doesn't penalize your D when the opposing DST scores a TD. With Carpenter's missed XP, that fumble return didn't cost me anything.

Didn't end up too good at all.

 

[motoclube]

I think I should have started Panthers DEF instead of Jets DEF. Now, it's too late. My opponent this week got Panthers DEF.

 

[Insein]

I have Jets tonight vs Buff. So far so good.

Especially if your league doesn't penalize your D when the opposing DST scores a TD. With Carpenter's missed XP, that fumble return didn't cost me anything.

Didn't end up too good at all.

Got 13 but yea average.

 

[stbugs]

The Steelers D has been way better than expected this season. Last week the Jets flew to the west coast after the NE loss AND lost their QB very early in the game. Sort of a perfect storm for OAK in that game. This week OAK travels to the east coast and plays PIT coming off a game they played terribly on offense but the D was stout. Send like a potential let down for OAK and a bounce back performance by PIT - I may have just talked myself into playing them this week. Plus PIT plays CLE at home next week so it may be a preemptive move to get them now.

I like the way you think!

I think you guys may have convinced me. You still think Pittsburgh vs Oakland and then Cleveland is better than Buffalo vs Miami and then @ Jets? I only have 6 transactions left, so whichever way I go, I am stuck with them and Seattle. I think I had lined up Pittsburgh a few weeks ago as a potential match with Seattle for the rest of the year. So hard to do streaming with limited transactions.

Actually I think in your case Buf/Sea is a better combo, especially after the Steelers bye they have a few tougher matchups that make them less appealing.

Ugh, c'mon, I wanted to feel good about a decision!

Seattle is a must start week 11, 15 and 16. I think they are OK 13 and 14 and not good 9, 10 and 12 (Roethlisberger should be in game shape by then).

Pittsburgh looks great 10 and 12 and good 13. 14, 15 and 16 aren't bad. 9 is interesting since it is Oakland on the East Coast and Ben should be in better game shape.

Bills look good week 9 (Miami will be rested, so this could be tougher) and 12/13. Week 11 is awful and I think 16 won't be as good as it seems since Dallas should be healthy. Week 10, 14 and 15 are tough to call. No idea if Fitz will be OK, Jackson should be healthy so at Washington may be tough and Philly, who knows.

If I think week 9 might be better with Pittsburgh, then I'd have to go with them. Honestly, the Bills haven't been very good this year on D. 2 good games, 2 decent games and 3 bad games. When they played good Os, they were terrible. Good against Miami when they looked awful and Tennessee, who stinks. Even the Jaguars was only decent due to the TD. Pittsburgh had 2 bad weeks against KC without Ben and NE. 4 good weeks and 2 decent.

Yep, going Pitt and feeling OK about it.

It is a tough call and it may be my Bills bias acting up, probably if you threw out anyone else I'd agree lol., you could probably just play SEA week 11 and 13-16 and be just fine.

So far, unless Pitt has a great game this week, the Bills were the way to go. 6 and 15 so far compared to 3 and ? for Pitt. Oh well, I lost last week due to other bad decisions (leaving Jordan Matthews and Luck on the bench).

 

[Kenny Powers]

I guess NYG is actually a bad matchup but Im still rolling with NE

 

[Church of Iggy Pop]

I went GB last 2 weeks

-4 each week in my league. Lost this week by 5.

Sucks as they were highly regarded.

Now on the wire is slim pickings

Same here. And every week they are projected to have the most points on the WW. Case in point, this week they are projected to have 9. Next largest projection is the Steelers with 8.

On Fantasy Pros, the Packers are projected to be the 7th best defense ROS. Steelers are 21st, yet they have no negative point games... the Pack has 3 in a row.

Yet I'm still contemplating rolling them out vs Detroit.

Pack defenders were dropping like flies in that Carolina game. I'd be wary even against Detroit.

Like many here, I've started the Packers the last two weeks with disastrous results. Have they gotten any healthier? Surely they can rebound at home against the mailing-it-in Lions? Panthers are somehow available in my league... Is Carolina a clearly better alternative this week?

Streaming D has worked great for me in previous seasons, but been an epic in 2015. I just don't trust my instincts any more.

 

[TartanLion]

Rolling out the Raiders in one league today. Never thought I'd be doing that.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Bengals are on my WW. They're one of those better IRL DSTs, but pretty cream puff schedule down the stretch. Tempting.

I'm rolling Broncos every week until I see evidence I shouldn't.

If you have the Broncos you may as well just step out of this thread until they play NE or just step out for the rest of the year.

Will be trying for Bills or Vikings this week, dropping James White.

 

[Insein]

I gave up. Been riding Philly.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I mentioned this a while back but I think people still view starting a defense against Peyton counterintuitive, but in fact it's been a good play. Yesterday the Chiefs D was a great play. Coming into the game Denver was the no. 12 most FFPA to defenses, that will only go up after this week.

What really aggravates me is that Manning's performance yesterday killed the Denver DST, when a QB plays that badly it kills any chance for a defense to perform in FF.

 

[shadyridr]

I mentioned this a while back but I think people still view starting a defense against Peyton counterintuitive, but in fact it's been a good play. Yesterday the Chiefs D was a great play. Coming into the game Denver was the no. 12 most FFPA to defenses, that will only go up after this week.

What really aggravates me is that Manning's performance yesterday killed the Denver DST, when a QB plays that badly it kills any chance for a defense to perform in FF.

Denver also had no Talib or Ware

 

[Van Dyman]

I mentioned this a while back but I think people still view starting a defense against Peyton counterintuitive, but in fact it's been a good play. Yesterday the Chiefs D was a great play. Coming into the game Denver was the no. 12 most FFPA to defenses, that will only go up after this week.

What really aggravates me is that Manning's performance yesterday killed the Denver DST, when a QB plays that badly it kills any chance for a defense to perform in FF.

Denver also had no Talib or Ware

Perfect #### storm

 

[chad in Indy]

I mentioned this a while back but I think people still view starting a defense against Peyton counterintuitive, but in fact it's been a good play. Yesterday the Chiefs D was a great play. Coming into the game Denver was the no. 12 most FFPA to defenses, that will only go up after this week.

What really aggravates me is that Manning's performance yesterday killed the Denver DST, when a QB plays that badly it kills any chance for a defense to perform in FF.

Denver also had no Talib or Ware

Perfect #### storm

Moot point now. Manning likely done with torn plantar fascia

 

[BobbyLayne]

Who's in charge of updating the title?



I'm rolling with Denver @ CHI this week and Buffalo next week, but I noticed this blurb today:

Week 11 vs. TennesseeTennessee has given up the most fantasy points to Team Defenses this season.

Mariota has been very up and down, and they're struggling to establish the run. I like JAX at home. Plus, Bold Gold night.

 

[fbelange]

TB will intercept Sanchez at least twice, so theres always that

 

[DocHolliday]

I mentioned this a while back but I think people still view starting a defense against Peyton counterintuitive, but in fact it's been a good play. Yesterday the Chiefs D was a great play. Coming into the game Denver was the no. 12 most FFPA to defenses, that will only go up after this week.

What really aggravates me is that Manning's performance yesterday killed the Denver DST, when a QB plays that badly it kills any chance for a defense to perform in FF.

Denver also had no Talib or Ware

I admit that I am too lazy to look. Maybe you know off the top of your head. Are Talib and Ware back?

 

[shadyridr]

Talib had a one game suspension so yes. Ware is hurt and I believe was supposed to be out 2-4 weeks

 

[Darryl Talley]

Do we expect KC to keep rolling?

 

[chad in Indy]

Do we expect KC to keep rolling?

I picked up KC. They had some injuries to their secondary early in the season. I don't mind their schedule going forward either

 

[oddsbodkins]

Going Jags and Bucs in my two leagues. KC scares me against SD @ home for some reason.

 

[ATB]

Steelers are looking good so I think I'm holding them through their bye. But for this week my options are Tenn, GB, KC, Dal and Oak.

Anyone else holding Pitt? If so, who ya picking up this week?

Tenn @ Jax? Bortles, ARob & Hurns scare me.

KC @ SD? Looked good against Manning's broken foot but can they really be trusted? Who is Rivers going to throw to? The waterboy?

 

[Steeler]

What about the bears this week? Or is oswiller such an upgrade over manning that it's a bad play? I know Os looked better than manning last week against KC but the game was over at that point.

 

[Skoo]

Do we expect KC to keep rolling?

I picked up KC. They had some injuries to their secondary early in the season. I don't mind their schedule going forward either

Going Jags and Bucs in my two leagues. KC scares me against SD @ home for some reason.

I picked up KC as well. San Diego does scare me a bit, but they've been pretty good for opposing defenses.

I just like what KC has been doing recently, piling up the sacks and turnovers. In my league that will generally get you a lot more points than yardage or points against, unless you pitch a shutout.

 

[She Caw Go Tears]

Agreed on KC I was all ready to pick this up then realized they were playing SD, I have Rivers/Woodhead so can't have my cake both ways. Pass. Keep in mind KC plays SD WK11 & WK14.

Currently have Green Bay, disappointed with them (Picked them up 2 weeks ago - my league does negative points for DST).

Chicago rated highly this week (plays DEN). TEN/JAX both available in my league (they're playing each other).

Having a hard time deciding!

 

[ATB]

Agreed on KC I was all ready to pick this up then realized they were playing SD, I have Rivers/Woodhead so can't have my cake both ways. Pass. Keep in mind KC plays SD WK11 & WK14.

That's interesting. Didn't notice their playoff schedule. Anyone else feel SD could be a dumpster fire with their injury bug? Rivers is a solid QB but who the hell is he throwing to? Even Gates is hobbled.

KC could be the shark play down the stretch.

 

[oddsbodkins]

With Rivers throwing 40-50 times, there will be yards there. In my leagues, once you get to 300 yards, you pretty much lose all points sans TOs.

 

[ATB]

With Rivers throwing 40-50 times, there will be yards there. In my leagues, once you get to 300 yards, you pretty much lose all points sans TOs.

Mine too but aren't TOs more valuable? A couple picks and potential for a Def TD means nearly 10 pts.

 

[Steeler]

KC plays at home against Johnny Football in week 16 - I'm holding even though I agree the SD match ups are a concern.

 

[JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo]

I'm using Texans at home this week. Jets offense is not so scary. I just can't really trust the other available viable option (Jaguars)

 

[chad in Indy]

With Rivers throwing 40-50 times, there will be yards there. In my leagues, once you get to 300 yards, you pretty much lose all points sans TOs.

I guess this changes things. Our league doesn't do ydg against, so I'm in the boat that the Chargers have Stevie Johnson and 2 WRs who were not even the 3rd string. I think KC linebackers can play Gates similar to what Chicago did and have the speed to handle Woodhead.

 

[flapgreen]

Picked back up Atlanta and also Chicago. Dropped Packers. I can't get anything right

 

[ChromeWeasel]

With Rivers throwing 40-50 times, there will be yards there. In my leagues, once you get to 300 yards, you pretty much lose all points sans TOs.

I guess this changes things. Our league doesn't do ydg against, so I'm in the boat that the Chargers have Stevie Johnson and 2 WRs who were not even the 3rd string. I think KC linebackers can play Gates similar to what Chicago did and have the speed to handle Woodhead.

Chargers are tops in yardage, but 15th in points scored.

 

[lsufan]

I'm rolling with KC vs the chargers.

 

[Arodin]

Wow...I also picked up KC for the week. Seems like we're all on the same wavelength.

Chargers with no one left to throw to, a shaky OL, and a plodding RB. Recipe for low score and high turnover opportunities.

 

[LionOfGosforth]

Staying with the Eagles but not confident at all.

 

[Insein]

Picked back up Atlanta and also Chicago. Dropped Packers. I can't get anything right

Then you should at least hold Packers right. To make the Bears chances better.

 

[Insein]

Staying with the Eagles but not confident at all.

Eagles will be fine. Just avoid the NE and possibly AZ game.

 

[Van Dyman]

Wow...I also picked up KC for the week. Seems like we're all on the same wavelength.

Chargers with no one left to throw to, a shaky OL, and a plodding RB. Recipe for low score and high turnover opportunities.

Which RB are you talking about?

 

[flapgreen]

Picked back up Atlanta and also Chicago. Dropped Packers. I can't get anything right

Then you should at least hold Packers right. To make the Bears chances better.

Riding Bears D to the championship brohan!

 

[stbugs]

I've got the Seahawks going in my 2 leagues (my 3rd is my crappy team, so not work thinking about). I just put Pitt and Cincy on the bench this week after starting both the past two weeks. I might not go hunting anymore as they both seem to have enough good match ups that I can just swap them in for Seattle and back each week.

Actually, just picked up KC in the Cincy/Seattle. It is short bench, but I plan to keep Cincy for week 13 and then dump them. They are available in the other league as well, but with 2 transactions for the year (one I'll need for a QB with Luck out who knows how long), only week 14 is iffy for Sea/Pitt.

 

[Arodin]

Wow...I also picked up KC for the week. Seems like we're all on the same wavelength.

Chargers with no one left to throw to, a shaky OL, and a plodding RB. Recipe for low score and high turnover opportunities.

Which RB are you talking about?

That would be 46 ypg Melvin Gordon. Woodhead may as well just line up at WR, given how depleted they are at that position.

 

[oddsbodkins]

KC plays at home against Johnny Football in week 16 - I'm holding even though I agree the SD match ups are a concern.

They have some solid matchups before then too. Hmmm. Don't want to carry multiple defenses so I may yet switch to the Chiefs...

Bengals also have a decent schedule down the stretch too.

It basically comes down to me playing JAX this week, in a game that's not a must win as I have a 2.5 game lead with 3 to play, or grabbing KC now for the duration.