sho nuff
Footballguy
Yeah...I stream every year and every few years you end up getting lucky and catching on to the D to hold onto for the year. This year was SF for me.
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2024 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (9 Viewers)
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VikingFrog
Footballguy
Doesn’t get bad till week 12.
Seattle has actually been fairly friendly to opposing defenses.
But I agree with you week 12,13,14,16
shadyridr
Footballguy
Yeah Seattle isn't a terrible matchup but I think Wilson has only thrown 1 INT on the season. They had that bad game vs Baltimore. Id still rather start IND next week over SF and then revisit weeks 12-16
Nero
Footballguy
The Giants are going to likely get Rosen for the semi-final and Haskens for the final.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I've had the Jets stashed for a few weeks but not feeling great about it now. Miami isn't quite the dumpster fire they were to start the year and the Jets are more of a dumpster fire. I'm gonna roll with them but tempering expectations.
Or should I go with Pittsburgh who is on my roster as well?
tackle for loss
Footballguy
I am rolling Seattle and still have a shot to grab NYJ because no one else wanted them.
But with Jamal Adams being Psssst, I can see a man enraged out there. He has to back up his "Brady and Donald" talk.
I dont know if I should revisit a matchup like Seattle against Winston in Seattle and NYJ on the road against a team of players who so badly want a win.
So lets ask again, why are the people passing over the Jets actually? What say you? I know we have had reasons of picking teams, but why are people passing on Jets specifically?
But with Jamal Adams being Psssst, I can see a man enraged out there. He has to back up his "Brady and Donald" talk.
I dont know if I should revisit a matchup like Seattle against Winston in Seattle and NYJ on the road against a team of players who so badly want a win.
So lets ask again, why are the people passing over the Jets actually? What say you? I know we have had reasons of picking teams, but why are people passing on Jets specifically?
Here’s some context backing why I am less confident on NYJ. Again I know it’s vs Miami dumpster fire but not a slam dunk.
https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/1189944114164510727
The Jets are without their top 5 inside LBs: C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Neville Hewitt, Blake Cashman, Albert McClellan. As Adam Gase put it, "It's not ideal." #nyj
https://mobile.twitter.com/BrianCoz/status/1189944114164510727
The Jets are without their top 5 inside LBs: C.J. Mosley, Avery Williamson, Neville Hewitt, Blake Cashman, Albert McClellan. As Adam Gase put it, "It's not ideal." #nyj
Don Hutson
Footballguy
I don't consider Miami that great of a matchup for opposing defenses. In one of my leagues, opposing defenses have scored the most against them but 32.0 of the 88.0 fantasy points scored against them by opposing defenses was scored by New England in week 2. If you replace that 32.0 with the average of what the other opposing defenses scored, they fall down to having given up the 10th most to opposing defenses. So that is a good matchup for an opposing defense but not great. With the Jets' defense looking like they might be below average at this point, I'd look elsewhere. The defenses facing Brandon Allen and Ryan Finley over the next few weeks are far more tantalizing.
ericttspikes
Footballguy
I am. I get that the Jets are diminished on D, but the upcoming schedule is so soft I'd expect if nothing else that the O can do enough good things that what is left of the D can take advantage of the QBs they face the rest of the way. Jackson and Carr are the best by far. The rest are rookies, second year guys or journeyman vets. Maybe the Jets will be patsy's these weak teams feast on, but I'm going to see how they do the next few match up before pulling the plug.
Same but rolling with SF b/c I'm stubborn and reversed that last week and it cost me the game. Fool me once, then twice...
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Yea that's the thing. They are unanimously the top 2 defenses this week. As you said, a nice problem to have.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Been eying that late season schedule myself.
Still torn around playing Jets v MIA or NE v CLE. I think I might roll with NE and see what the Jets do -- I might miss out on some tasty points if the Jets play somewhat up to expectations (and MIA plays to their negative expectations) and hopefully won't cost me a game. But it's not as if the NE D isn't strong enough in their own right to limit some downside, and gives me a chance to see whether the Jets actually can be useful over their really soft match ups following.
Basically, use this week as the Jets D put up or shut-up: if they can't look good against MIA, they can't be trusted against anyone.
Looking ahead to next week. I see both Balt (@Cinci) and Indy (vs Miami) on the wire.
Have Buffalo but don't love the matchup @CLE.
Cinci will be starting a rookie QB, but does get AJ Green back. Game is at home. Could see BALT offense having a bit of a letdown post NE game.
Indy D getting healthy. Very slow offensive tempo too so could see limited opportunities for Miami.
See these two Ds being top 5 next week. Any thoughts?
Have Buffalo but don't love the matchup @CLE.
Cinci will be starting a rookie QB, but does get AJ Green back. Game is at home. Could see BALT offense having a bit of a letdown post NE game.
Indy D getting healthy. Very slow offensive tempo too so could see limited opportunities for Miami.
See these two Ds being top 5 next week. Any thoughts?
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I like your pro-active thinking. I also like both D/ST next week. I'm also looking at the LAR next week @ PIT.
Watch the games and get a feel moving forward.
Gotta make a move before 1 pm kickoffs when rosters lock. My opponent next week needs a D as well so it's a potential pick up and start for next week now while at the same time blocking my opponent.
Leaning Indy for some reason. Maybe Miami decides to go with Rosen next week.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Thoughts on Na' Orleans ROS.
Go CAR, BUF, CLE this week lol.
Go CAR, BUF, CLE this week lol.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Well, time to hone again on D/ST for the ROS with potential combo teams or ride one team? LA Charges, BAL, CAR have made a statement.
Where we at now looking forward through the maize of byes and match ups?
Who are we fading, who are we buying?
Fading CHI
Just bought NO
Open to following along...
Where we at now looking forward through the maize of byes and match ups?
Who are we fading, who are we buying?
Fading CHI
Just bought NO
Open to following along...
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Not sure I have the cajones to start San Fran versus Wilson.
But also likely have to drop them if I don’t.
But also likely have to drop them if I don’t.
If you drop them this late in the bye week season, you'll never get them back.
Ride them, unless you're at a win-or-go-home stage of the season.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
There schedule ahead isn’t exactly enticing. They’ve been a strong hold all year but it gets tough for them and their Arizona game doesn’t even look as nice.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I honestly don't know -- they are a solid, solid defense so there is worth there regardless of opponent, but schedule looks more hard than easy to me.
ATL twice -- If Ryan stays healthy, they can put up points.
TB has come on as of late offensively.
CAR looks easier as does IND without Brissett, but SF is dicey play against your D.
They have TEN in WK 16 so that's something.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I can't believe I am saying this, and I don't see myself or anyone else risking this gamble, but MIA actually has a solid playoff schedule.
4th&inches
Footballguy
I scooped them up prior to the start of last nights game for free, but am somewhat echoing your similar sentiments. Slightly converse thinking though:
ATL twice - with Ryan, they have put up points, but 1.) I wouldn't consider any of those defenses particularly stout 2.) I believe NO's D to be fair amount better than the ones they've played previously. 3. while they have the ability to put up points, they also seem to allow sacks & are at the bottom of the league in turning the ball over (Only the Giants have turned it over more & they've played 1 more game - https://www.footballdb.com/stats/turnovers.html?sort=givetot)
That being said, I'm cautiously optimistic on NO defense, but am debating dropping for a FAAB claim of BAL
Bills over SF here. (Disclaimer: SF will blow up as I've failed at picking the correct team 3 straight weeks)
Faust
MVP
VikingFrog
Footballguy
It will probably be a mistake but I think I have to drop them.need2know said:
Im fighting for a playoff spot and am heavily favored this week but I’ve lost so many weird ones I think I gotta use waiver on Baltimore or Indy to secure some points. Russel has been nails and it scares me.
San Fran gets...
Seattle
Arizona (looked nice before the previous AZ game)
Green Bay
Baltimore
New Orleans (playoffs)
Atlanta (playoffs)
Los Angeles (championship)
They are a great NFL defense but I think the only game I’m truly comfortable starting them there is Atlanta. Maybe Arizona as well if you call the Arizona hurry up offense game sort of a fluke and they’ll figure them out round 2.
need2know
Footballguy
They roughed up la before and gb def looks mortal right now. But do what you have to bro
sho nuff
Footballguy
And even Seattle and GB (who the chargers just made that O look bad)...Wilson has taken 22 sacks this year 9th most. Rodgers 20
Im holding as the wire is pretty void of good D right now. Though, someone just dropped NE to cover bye weeks. If I get them and have SF and NE for the final run I will be set.
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need2know
Footballguy
I was able to get Baltimore to pair with sf. I dont normally hold 2 def but I may right now
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Short benches so don’t have room for two, but you guys convinced me to hold San Fran as of now. Could have likely had Baltimore or Indy but would have had to drop San Fran.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I'd be careful with Oakland. They are a fairly one-sided offense in terms of being 5th against the run, but 27th against the pass. Their pass rush leaves a lot to be desired (25th in sacks).
For high octane passing/pass funnel offenses, where the run/pass ratio tilts towards the pass, or OAK can get out to an early lead forcing the other team to pass, OAK may not be as reliable.
Cincy is actually a middling pass offense (15th overall in yards, 69.3% pass ratio. The rest of those Ds are bottom quarter passing offense in yards, but teams like the Jets have a 61.4% pass ratio because they get behind.
Down Under
Footballguy
Ugh, you all seem lucky. Not much available for this NE owner - choosing between Ten (KC), KC (@Ten), NYJ (NYG), TB (Ari), Sea (@SF).
Like others here, I was leaning towards the Jets, but they are a steaming hot pile of #### right now. The Giants/Jones are bad, but aren't the Jets much worse? I may have to go with KC and hope Tannehill has a meltdown.
Like others here, I was leaning towards the Jets, but they are a steaming hot pile of #### right now. The Giants/Jones are bad, but aren't the Jets much worse? I may have to go with KC and hope Tannehill has a meltdown.
