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Footballguy
Looking for something off the scrap heap....
Miami at home v Bills who just gave up 50 today ?
Miami at home v Bills who just gave up 50 today ?
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16 - Championship Week - Best DEFENSES (1 Viewer)
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Hooper31
Footballguy
I picked up Miami two weeks ago with their week 15 and 16 games in mind. They impressed me when Seattle played down there a few weeks ago. Especially impressed with their push from the defensive front. They have the ability to totally own the line of scrimmage.
15 JAX - can't complain as they did well.
16 BUF - probably going to roll with them again.
15 JAX - can't complain as they did well.
16 BUF - probably going to roll with them again.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Not mention yet, but I have picked up Indy v KC for next week. Brady Quinn is awful, and the Chefs have given up.
Either Indy v KC or NE v JAX in one league
and
Indy v KC or GB v TEN in the other
Either Indy v KC or NE v JAX in one league
and
Indy v KC or GB v TEN in the other
I'm going to have a hard time benching Cincinnati (even on the road against Pittsburgh) with how strong they've been performing of late.
Double-digit points 5 out of the past 6 weeks including their past 3 road tilts.
It's not like the Steelers are crushing anyone offensively this season even when Ben is healthy.
I have Indy rostered already. Will put a bid in on Miami just to keep them away from my opponent.
At the moment, he's likely going to be starting Washington on the road against the Eagles.
Double-digit points 5 out of the past 6 weeks including their past 3 road tilts.
It's not like the Steelers are crushing anyone offensively this season even when Ben is healthy.
I have Indy rostered already. Will put a bid in on Miami just to keep them away from my opponent.
At the moment, he's likely going to be starting Washington on the road against the Eagles.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
I feel like Indy and Wash are probably the best choices. I'm not sure how to trust teams that are out of the playoff hunt (as we saw in the Det-AZ, though I'd like to maybe see the numbers on this. Maybe in the offseason.)
I rode WSH in the first Eagles game. That was Foles' first game and he has gotten better, but I also saw a bit of a decline in the Tampa game and went with Cincy last week, mostly based on that. Also, if McCoy is held out (though he should be healthy), Brown is a fumble waiting to happen.
Chiefs are completely inept.
I rode WSH in the first Eagles game. That was Foles' first game and he has gotten better, but I also saw a bit of a decline in the Tampa game and went with Cincy last week, mostly based on that. Also, if McCoy is held out (though he should be healthy), Brown is a fumble waiting to happen.
Chiefs are completely inept.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Pats are actually on my waiver wire. Not sure that I totally trust them, but against the Jags?
Hooper31
Footballguy
That's a slam dunk IMO.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
I agree with you here. The Jags are bad but we saw yesterday in the Detroit game that just playing a bad team isn't enough.
True, but that had a lot more to do with the Lions handing the Cardinals a bunch of early points off turnovers, allowing Arizona to play with the lead and forcing Detroit to play catch-up. I'd be really surprised if something similar played out in NE vs Jax, but who knows. If NE were available, I'd pick them up and not look back.
skinsrule05
Footballguy
And how was what the Pats did yesterday any different.
Clifford
Footballguy
This is probably the best on my ww. INdy @ KC next. Carolina has 0 pass rush though.
They were playing the best defense in the league yesterday and next week they get Jacksonville?
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
packersfan
Footballguy
That's who I'm looking at. Vegas has them at 8-point favorites to open the week. Jets are my backup choice.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
I am rolling with NE this week. The Jags are terrible. NE should be angry.
If Indy was available, I would choose them. The Chefs are worse than the Jags.
If Indy was available, I would choose them. The Chefs are worse than the Jags.
cracKer
Shawn Culcasi
Waiting to see how the Jets play tonight, been holding onto them for the week 16 SD matchup (NYJ at home, SD coming from west coast)... may play it safe with Denver.
I found this interesting when looking up Chicago's collapse. They scored 115 points over the seasons first six games, far and away number one. Only 40 points over the last six games, 23rd in the league. Still the #1 overall D by a pretty large margin (20% over #2 Denver). Top 5 over the last six weeks: SEA 96, CIN 86, DEN 82, NE 78, SF 72. Cinci has been a pleasant surprise. Four of top seven from NFC West
I found this interesting when looking up Chicago's collapse. They scored 115 points over the seasons first six games, far and away number one. Only 40 points over the last six games, 23rd in the league. Still the #1 overall D by a pretty large margin (20% over #2 Denver). Top 5 over the last six weeks: SEA 96, CIN 86, DEN 82, NE 78, SF 72. Cinci has been a pleasant surprise. Four of top seven from NFC West
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LawFitz
Footballguy
I wonder what's been the cause of this split. Definitely makes me think AZ defense could be a good play this week.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
I think that he is talking about the D/ST fantasy points, not the offense's actual points. 40 points in 6 games would be Chiefs-bad
Sweet Feet
Footballguy
picked up the Chargers D 2 weeks ago to possibly play over the Seahawks vs SF this week but it looks like Im just going to roll with the Hawks since SD looked like they gave up yesterday. Our Championship is 2 weeks but Im facing the highest scoring team so every point matters.
Others Available:
Indy @ KC
Miami vs Buffalo
Steelers vs. Cicny
Others Available:
Indy @ KC
Miami vs Buffalo
Steelers vs. Cicny
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packersfan
Footballguy
If I had the Broncos I'd be hard-pressed to sit them for anyone right now. Maybe Seattle. They appear to be matchup-proof.
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
Depends what you get points for, but they have only forced 1 TO in the last 7 games.NYJ, MIA, CAR, IND all on the waiver wire but I am rolling with WAS right now. 4 sacks, 3 TOs, 6 pts allowed last time they played.
packersfan
Footballguy
Foles was pathetic against them in the first matchup too.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Indy @ KC is much safer imo. Don't forget about the monster rushing games that Carolina allowed to Brown (NYG) and Brown (PHI). Oakland running game is running all cylinders right now. Oakland is a risky play. Indy is pretty much a sure thing.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Foles has certainly improved since that first game. And I think that the Eagles will be able to devise a much better game plan having seen the Skins once.I don't think that it is a bad play, but I don't think that you can expect the same thing the second time around.
I think Indy will be this week's Detroit. KC can be a sneaky defense at home and Luck is not as good on the road. The Colts defense is not that good and if Crennel decides to use Charles, he will be able to gash off their awful run defense.Indy is playing their second road game in a road after a tough loss to Houston and then gets Houston in week 17 again. I can honestly see Luck throwing a few ints. I wouldn't be surprise if KC def played better than Indy's and less so if they won the game outright
identikit
Footballguy
Sacked Rivers 6 times this past week.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Consider week 10, Indy at Jax. 300 yards passing allowed, 37 yards rushing allowed, 10 pts allowed, 4 sacks, 2 INT's, 1 FBR, 1 pick 6, 22.89 pts in my MFL scoring system. 4th highest scoring DST of the week. Indy can beat up the weaklings when they are served up and I don't see this a trap game. I honestly would be shocked if Indy didn't blow them out of the building. KC is just awful. The Raiders just pinned a 15-0 shutout on them and did it with methodical ease. KC gave up weeks ago.
Go DC Yourself
Footballguy
KC w/o Bowe is one dimensional, which permits even lousy run defenses like Oakland's to concentrate on Charles. The one caveat is that Indy is an indoor team playing outdoors in a cold weather city. For that reason I prefer the Jets next week playing at home against SD.
LawFitz
Footballguy
I have Indy on deck for this week and I'm scared to start them. I hate it when people start using terms like "sure thing" in regards to mediocre defenses on the road, even with a tasty matchup.
Might roll with AZ at home against the sputtering Bears instead. Gonna be a tough call, especially with a championship on the line!
Might roll with AZ at home against the sputtering Bears instead. Gonna be a tough call, especially with a championship on the line!
I also grabbed Indy last week in anticipation for this matchup @KC, but I'm nervous, given what happened to the Lions this week. I'm debating between them and the Bengals @ Pit. The Bengals have been hot for the past month and a half, but I'm just not sure how they'll fare next week, given their previous matchups with the Steelers.
Note: Brady Quinn also has a rib injury. I would love for him to play with the injury (or healthy, for that matter), rather than Matt Cassell return. You never know with a guy like Cassell.
Note: Brady Quinn also has a rib injury. I would love for him to play with the injury (or healthy, for that matter), rather than Matt Cassell return. You never know with a guy like Cassell.
Hooper31
Footballguy
WAS is available to me as well. Our league is heavy in not giving up points and yards, but you're making me rethink my choice.
packersfan
Footballguy
Cassel can at least play the QB position. Not always effectively but I think he's far better than Quinn. Problem with the Chiefs without Bowe is there's nothing else offensively besides Charles now. Amazing that Charles didn't get 30 touches yesterday in a close game against Oakland. Only Romeo and the brilliant Chiefs' coaching staff would ignore their best and now only big-time offensive threat in a close game.Sorry for the hijack.
Mystery Achiever
Footballguy
I am leaning this way also given the consistency. Also have Atlanta.
I was saying that as an INDY DST owner, I prefer Quinn over Cassel, because Cassel is much better imo. I'm hoping Quinn's rib injury doesn't keep him out.
Losing 35-9 to the JETS doesn't count?
Casting Couch
Footballguy
JETS just got knocked out of the playoffs tonight. I can see this team go into full quit mode next week. I wouldn't touch them.
kneeunthaface
Footballguy
What do you guys think about the SD defense against the turnover machine that is the NY Jets?
My choices are Cinci against the steelers or the Chargers this week. As of now i'm rolling with the Chargers, but am torn. I think both are great options. Jets are just so feeble on offense and Sanchez has no confidence.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
This reminds me of the Bucs a couple of weeks ago. They got knocked out of playoff contention on the last play of the game against the woeful Eagles. The next week, they went to New Orleans and got spanked after being competitive in every game all season long. I'd stay away from the Jets too. I'd be very surprised to see Sanchez as the starter now that they are eliminated. I think it's definitely Tebow time. Jets are into tinker and evaluate mode.
Captain Quinoa
Footballguy
Even better, it might be Stanzi
solorca
Footballguy
Yup. And hardy/Johnson each have 10+ sacks on the season (Hardy with 11, Johnson with 10.5). Carolina's pass rush has been dominating the pass few weeks (they sacked Matt Ryan 7 times).
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Cassel is horrible. Just as bad or worse than Quinn. And now Bowe-less, are you really scared of guy like Cassel doing anything through the air? The Raiders imo have major issues in all 3 phases of the game and have been non-competitive for most of the season. I am not going to sugarcoat just how bad that team is. And they methodically manhandled the Chiefs on Sunday. It looks like the Chiefs are playing for next April's draft, but they lost the memo that there is no Andrew Luck to play for. To get beat so badly by a doormat team and really show nothing offensively last week, the Chiefs are maybe the most uncompetitive team in the league.
packersfan
Footballguy
I think he has far more potential to do so than Quinn does because Quinn in my opinion is pathetic. I think Cassel is better but the coaching staff clearly doesn't want him to play anymore. But no I do not expect the Chiefs to muster up much of a passing game at all no matter who their QB is at this point and it sounds like it could be Stanzi if Quinn can't play.
