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2024 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (2 Viewers)
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ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
Are people who have Dallas sticking with them this week? I'm leaning toward it, mostly because there aren't great options on the WW. Also, Minnesota obviously has a good offense, but they're not exactly the '07 Pats, and Cousins is probably good for some turnovers (which is where Dallas' value is anyway)
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
DEN or MIN rest of Season?
(FF points allowed to DTs)
Easy peasy choice, right? Vikings give up a few points but these teams are going in opposite directions. Broncos were very good early but injuries + the downgrade of trading away Chubbs and trading for Martin are big factors IMO.
| BRONCOS | VIKINGS | |
| Week 11 | Las Vegas Raiders (18th) | Dallas Cowboys (29th) |
| Week 12 | at Carolina Panthers (10th) | New England Patriots (11th) |
| Week 13 | at Baltimore Ravens (30th) | at New York Jets (17th) |
| Week 14 | Kansas City Chiefs (32nd) | at Detroit (14th) |
| Week 15 | Arizona Cardinals (13th) | Indianapolis Colts (2nd) |
| Week 16 | at Los Angeles Rams (1st) | New York Giants (16th) |
| Week 17 | at Kansas City Chiefs (32nd) | at Green Bay Packers (9th) |
(FF points allowed to DTs)
Easy peasy choice, right? Vikings give up a few points but these teams are going in opposite directions. Broncos were very good early but injuries + the downgrade of trading away Chubbs and trading for Martin are big factors IMO.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
So far - sticking and holding DAL D and NE D is FA free for the taking. So far sticking with DAL D. Can't imagine NE D will be on the waiver wire for long.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
I like Steelers with Watt back
Just grabbed em'. Noticed in my league Pit defense scored 33 points first game vs Cinnci ---
themeistersinger
Footballguy
I dropped the Eagles for the Ravens this week, even though consensus ECR at Fantasy Pros has Eagles #1. Two weeks in a row the Eagles got trampled in the run game, and an apparently healthy Jonathan Taylor is headed their way this week followed by Saquon next week and Fields the week after.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I get the logic, but I'm sticking with them. As long as they keep winning (and I think they will more often than not) they should have favorable gamescripts.
Insein
Footballguy
A lot of the problem Monday was that the offense had too many 3 and outs after being off the field so long. They usually score quickly and go up big. Allowing the D to play pass and ball hawk. Didn't happen Monday. We'll see how it goes this week.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Titans this week vs GB in a Thursday night crapfest? Titans have been pretty good the past several weeks.
Or give the Rams a shot against the crap saints?
Or give the Rams a shot against the crap saints?
dmac37
Footballguy
I have a similar decision between Washington and NY Jets. If Chase Young was a go I had Wash for sure but it looks like he is going to be out. For my choice I think I'm still going Wash rather than the Jets facing the hoodie after a bye.
Going WASH but don't feel great about it.
After a big Philly victory and drinking beer on the plane, this game has big time letdown written all over it.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Jets had 7 second half possessions yesterday
Their first five possessions resulted in a 3 and out
They gained 7 yards (total) on 26 plays, and punted 7 times
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
KC v Rams is the play of the week, Stafford with his second concussion in three weeks will likely be out
NYJ v Bears is a good option; 6 sacks yesterday, continuing their excellent play all year. Fields is a dangerous player but he's also lost 4 in a row, and often makes mistakes late
MIA v Texans seem like a pretty good streaming play this week
IND v Steelers is another good defense against a generous offense
It's not often a week has four decent DST options available in over half of leagues, great week to pick one up
DEN at Panthers is tempting on paper but the Broncos haven't been generating pressure since they traded Bradley Chubb, should be avoided IMO
NYJ v Bears is a good option; 6 sacks yesterday, continuing their excellent play all year. Fields is a dangerous player but he's also lost 4 in a row, and often makes mistakes late
MIA v Texans seem like a pretty good streaming play this week
IND v Steelers is another good defense against a generous offense
It's not often a week has four decent DST options available in over half of leagues, great week to pick one up
DEN at Panthers is tempting on paper but the Broncos haven't been generating pressure since they traded Bradley Chubb, should be avoided IMO
grateful zed
Footballguy
drop the viks?
I was considering Steelers v indy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Minkah should be back. They're def a better defense with TJ back.
ETA: Just realized Fitzpatrick played yesterday (and I watched the game lol.) Well hopefully he'll have more impact in Indy.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Frick.
I own both BUF and DAL defense .. killing me deciding on which one. Highly considering dropping the Bills - might be one of those “Trojan horse” deals. As I’m sure Bills will be picked up, even though a ****ty schedule going forward
I own both BUF and DAL defense .. killing me deciding on which one. Highly considering dropping the Bills - might be one of those “Trojan horse” deals. As I’m sure Bills will be picked up, even though a ****ty schedule going forward
Judge Smails
Footballguy
This is a hard one. Their schedule is really good the rest of the way
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
don’t laugh at me but the Lions have played pretty decent defensively the last three weeks & scored well for magic football purposes - 6 sacks, 7 turnovers & 5 4th down stops during the win streak
not my favorite DT for this week lol but the December schedule has some nice matchups
WK 13 JAX
WK 14 MIN
WK 15 at NYJ
WK 16 at CAR
WK 17 CHI
Alim McNeill was just named Defensive Player of the Week - Saquon’s longest run was 4 yards - and Kerby Joseph won the award two weeks ago. Aidan Hutchinson is an impactful Edge player (5.5 sacks, 2 INT, FR)
they still give up a ton of yards but they’ve really turned the corner
not my favorite DT for this week lol but the December schedule has some nice matchups
WK 13 JAX
WK 14 MIN
WK 15 at NYJ
WK 16 at CAR
WK 17 CHI
Alim McNeill was just named Defensive Player of the Week - Saquon’s longest run was 4 yards - and Kerby Joseph won the award two weeks ago. Aidan Hutchinson is an impactful Edge player (5.5 sacks, 2 INT, FR)
they still give up a ton of yards but they’ve really turned the corner
Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Thanksgiving and how they play Buffalo will tell us a lot. I think Detroit is going to keep this game closer than what Vegas is posting right now.
Maybe wishful thinking so I have something to watch and enjoy as.I chomp down on my 1:30pm Turkey Drumstick during the Lions game, in honor of John Madden of course.
Then we'll have dinner at 5:00 of the Dallas game, coffee and dessert and more coffee liquor and dessert while the Patriots and Vikings clash.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
pretty big talent gap between the two rosters
however - Allen not playing great rn (inexplicably), lots of injuries on the Bills defense, going through a lot of disruption with the storm/relocating
I would def take the points
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
dropped DEN for MIA this week
nice matchup at home v HOU
(DEN good matchup but man they are not getting pressure since Chubb was traded)
still it’s very hard to bench NE
hate the short week but they’re on fire rn
if there was anything on the wire I’d drop the Fins & roll w/ them ROS
MIN has a nice schedule & pair nicely w/ NE but can’t trust them
nice matchup at home v HOU
(DEN good matchup but man they are not getting pressure since Chubb was traded)
still it’s very hard to bench NE
hate the short week but they’re on fire rn
if there was anything on the wire I’d drop the Fins & roll w/ them ROS
MIN has a nice schedule & pair nicely w/ NE but can’t trust them
I'm holding WAS D vs ATL (minus Pitts, and facing the Wash D front with C. Young back), but shooting for KC vs LAR tonight and then MIA second.
KC getting up big on LAR with Perkins potentially at QB is mouth watering. MIA D is not that great and HOU decides to surprise now and then, but in Miami, I'd like my chances.
Agree on MN. Had originally been thinking about them, but I could see NE's offense being mildly successful here and Bill B. screwing up Cousins enough to get more possessions.
Almost out of FAAB bucks and need to find 1 DST to hold for the playoffs (1 game lead in division).
Thinking about blowing my wad on KC at 25-50% bid. Denver twice. But that Seattle game week 16 in 1st game of playoffs is telling me to slow down and think this through a little more.
Miami seems the 2nd best option with GB and NE in 16/17. Holding Falcons for now which did well for me last week with another STTD.
Anyone else feel DST seems to be a crapshoot regardless of matchup? Kind of like kickers. Murphy's Law, whatever DST or K I choose is always wrong.
Any opinions much appreciated (sure hope this isn't too much of Assistant Coach forum type of question).
Thinking about blowing my wad on KC at 25-50% bid. Denver twice. But that Seattle game week 16 in 1st game of playoffs is telling me to slow down and think this through a little more.
Miami seems the 2nd best option with GB and NE in 16/17. Holding Falcons for now which did well for me last week with another STTD.
Anyone else feel DST seems to be a crapshoot regardless of matchup? Kind of like kickers. Murphy's Law, whatever DST or K I choose is always wrong.
Any opinions much appreciated (sure hope this isn't too much of Assistant Coach forum type of question).
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
feel like this week we have 4-5 good options - all lightly held DTs
NFL changes too fast, defenses all disappoint sooner or later. So far this year I’ve used NE - 4, SF - 3, BAL & DEN -2 each. Have used Pats last 5 weeks except their bye but earlier the 49ers were the #1 FF defense - I traded them bc of a rash of injuries. They’re healthy again now but it was 100% the right move.
It’s so much easier to be a little lazy and just pick 1 K 1 DST & never change. But I’m evaluating matchups and upcoming schedule constantly for both. I have more success with defenses, generous offenses continue to make turnovers. Kickers, I got no clue.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
FYI - HOU has given up a Top 7 DT score the last 5 games
IDK if I can bench NE though, especially with Darrisaw (concussion) out
I think I am benching NE for KC.
Homestretch, my starters are solid with good back-up plans in case of injury. I'm rolling with 3 D's to finish out - Buff, Tampa, Steelers. Have some no brainers and a couple coin tosses. Don't want to feel uncomfortable with any week left. Carolina twice in final 3 weeks appealing.
Buff:
@DET
@NE
Jets
MIA
@CHI
@CIN
Tampa:
@CLE
NO
@SF
CIN
@ARZ
CAR
Steelers:
@Indy
@ATL
BAL
@CAR
LV
@bal
Buff:
@DET
@NE
Jets
MIA
@CHI
@CIN
Tampa:
@CLE
NO
@SF
CIN
@ARZ
CAR
Steelers:
@Indy
@ATL
BAL
@CAR
LV
@bal
Down Under
Footballguy
I too am targeting KC in the league I have been streaming most of the year for this week and considering them for ROS, although I don't like @Cin next week. @Den, @Hou, Sea, Den in weeks 14-17 looks nice at the moment though.
In a league where I have Dallas, I was waffling last week as I didn't think @Min was a good matchup (well, it shouldn't have been), but I was rewarded for being lucky and sticking with them. If they can score that well in that game, I don't think I'll bench them again this year.
Also Cousins on prime time TV
