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2025 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (2 Viewers)
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sho nuff
Footballguy
I think Philly looks legit as an FF D all year long IMO.
Insein
Footballguy
Chiefs got me 20 this week but not liking them against TB with Evans and Julio back. Even if TB hasn't looked that great.
Not much out there this week. I do have Denver on the WW. Against the Raiders. Probably my best bet for points. NYG vs Chi also a decent play depending on how they look tonight.
Not much out there this week. I do have Denver on the WW. Against the Raiders. Probably my best bet for points. NYG vs Chi also a decent play depending on how they look tonight.
Yeah, I rode Chiefs yesterday and got 13 points, which was decent. Have the NYG as well and hope they do well tonight (outside of letting Pollard score
) -- would like to roll them out vs CHI -- Can expect the Bolts to be dropped by owners as well--
Lehigh98
Footballguy
Picked up the Browns to start over the Broncos.
Second guessed it and dropped Browns to start KC.
Lost to my wife by 1.76 pts
KC = 7 pts
Browns = 10 pts
Broncos = 15 pts
I think I'm Just going to stick with Broncos from now on and not bother with this.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Bruh
Lehigh98
Footballguy
She had DeVonta Smith on her bench.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Chose Chargers instead of Philly.
My 0-3 team wouldn’t have it any other way.
Can’t fathom rostering Chargers going forward even though their schedule looks good.
My 0-3 team wouldn’t have it any other way.
Can’t fathom rostering Chargers going forward even though their schedule looks good.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
I feel sooo smart for going against every rankings list and starting the Packers D against Tampa this weekend. Brady can’t win games on his own.
Now I get to reap the rewards of starting them against a Mac-less Pats, NYG, NYJ, and the Washington Football Team before I have to find another defense on the wire.
Now I get to reap the rewards of starting them against a Mac-less Pats, NYG, NYJ, and the Washington Football Team before I have to find another defense on the wire.
Shocked by the LAC's putrid D yesterday. After watching them against KC, thought they were a legit season hold. Nope.
Can Bosa mean that much to that D? Also have a feeling that they just came out super flat thinking they'd roll over JAX.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I am dropping Charger ASAP- can never trust them after yesterday's performance. Didn't make any plays.
Insein
Footballguy
Jags are one to watch. Not for this coming week against Philly but they look like a good defense in general. I think they might slow Philly down more than others have but I wouldn't play them with that hunch.
However, they get Hou, @Ind, NYG, Den, LV after that. 4 home games out of 5. Those aren't exactly world beaters and have very sackable QBs. I'm planning on grabbing them for free after waivers if I can find a spot on the bench.
However, they get Hou, @Ind, NYG, Den, LV after that. 4 home games out of 5. Those aren't exactly world beaters and have very sackable QBs. I'm planning on grabbing them for free after waivers if I can find a spot on the bench.
Looking at Jags too -- you are keeping the Chiefs?
BroncoFreak_2K3
sucker for Orange
#4 DST in my one money league
Insein
Footballguy
No dropping for Denver if I can this week. If I can't get Denver though I might keep them. Brady hasn't looked good at all.
I had the same exact thought. It's hard for people to think that the Jags may actually be good. I'm gonna stash them and see what happens.
Definitely for the next 4 games. That being said, Defenses can disappoint.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Who knows anymore with defenses.
I may just stick with Dallas at least another week. The pass rush plus going against Wentz should be ok. And Dallas really may be ok ROS and finish similar to Philly.
I like Philly overall on the season, but Jax has actually been decent...and I don't have the bench to carry 2 Ds at the moment.
I may just stick with Dallas at least another week. The pass rush plus going against Wentz should be ok. And Dallas really may be ok ROS and finish similar to Philly.
I like Philly overall on the season, but Jax has actually been decent...and I don't have the bench to carry 2 Ds at the moment.
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
Anyone moving on from the Bills this early? Couple of “bad” matchups coming up against BAL and KC before (Pittsburgh sandwiched in between) their WK7 bye.
Considering rostering Dallas and Philly instead.
Considering rostering Dallas and Philly instead.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
If you have the roster spot, this is the week to pick them up. After Philly, they get Hou/@Ind/NYG/Den/LV.
If I can't get GB or NYG, I may hold on Cleveland for one more week. Don't love them overall, and Atlanta probably isn't as good a match-up as we thought heading into the season, but not much else out there. But would love to grab Jax going forward
Phantom Knight
Footballguy
I have the Broncos and the Chargers. Denver has gotten me points every week. The Chargers have looked awful two weeks in a row. And... I am dropping the Broncos for the Jags.
The next six weeks with this stack gives:
Week 4: Hou
Week 5: Hou
Week 6: Den/Ind
Week 7: Sea/NYG
Week 8: Den
Week 9: Atl
Week 10: SF (assuming they don't right the ship)
After that, things don't look so rosy. But that is a pretty nice run. I would say that Denver has played limited offenses thus far but that seems destined to change. Meanwhile, I am praying that the Chargers get their "dawg" back. I looked briefly but not seen any news of long-term injuries for the Chargers and Bosa in particular. Have I missed something there that should cause me to temper my hope of them starting to resemble a good defense against limited offenses?
The next six weeks with this stack gives:
Week 4: Hou
Week 5: Hou
Week 6: Den/Ind
Week 7: Sea/NYG
Week 8: Den
Week 9: Atl
Week 10: SF (assuming they don't right the ship)
After that, things don't look so rosy. But that is a pretty nice run. I would say that Denver has played limited offenses thus far but that seems destined to change. Meanwhile, I am praying that the Chargers get their "dawg" back. I looked briefly but not seen any news of long-term injuries for the Chargers and Bosa in particular. Have I missed something there that should cause me to temper my hope of them starting to resemble a good defense against limited offenses?
I thought I had it all planned out with the Broncos and Chargers the first 6 weeks. This plan has backfired horribly. On paper that schedule looks good but you just never know when it comes to Defenses. I just can't be getting anymore zeros.
Bosa has a "significant groin injury". He is week to week and may be put on IR. He will miss this weeks game for sure. The Charger defense is dead to me.
Agree with eagles and Jacksonville. They look solid. Haven’t done analysis as I’m still confused by Jacksonville being the number 1 toughest offense to face per ESPN. Still not sure who bottom 5 and top 5 offenses are.
Does this sound right to you guys?
Toughest offenses for defenses to face
Does this sound right to you guys?
Toughest offenses for defenses to face
- Jac
- Cle
- Kc
- Phi
- Bal
- Det
- Buf
- Ari
- Min
- Dal
- No
- Lar
- Cin
- Sf
- Ne
- Wsh
- Ind
- Ten
- Nj
- Lv
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
A couple dilemmas this week:
League A (12-team)
Have been riding SF all year, and they've been decent. Neutral matchup this week vs LAR, then a couple plus matchups (@Car/@Atl) followed by KC and Rams again. Both Philly and Jax are available on the WW. I don't want to drop SF, so I think I'll double up and take Philly. Only possible complication is that in Week 7, Eagles are on bye and SF faces KC, but that's not the nightmare match-up it used to be.
League B (14-team)
Picked up GB for the dream matchup vs NE. Could keep them for the next few weeks as well (Giants/Jets/Wash). Thinking of grabbing Jax now to stash.
League C (12-team)
Picked up Pitt this week vs NYJ, but I'm not totally convinced that they're all that great a D, nor that Jets are such a dream matchup (though if Wilson is back, that could open up opportunities for more sacks/TOs). Meanwhile, TB was dropped last week and is out there. Not an ideal matchup vs KC, but again, this isn't the 2018 Chiefs anymore, and Tampa is the No. 1 DST so far this year. Jax is also available as a stash, and would be a good fill-in for Week 8 when TB plays Baltimore, but my bench is a little tighter in this league and I would have to drop Rhamondre (have Taylor, Hunt, Clyde and Jeff Wilson). Given the state of the Pats offense, I think I'm OK with that.
League A (12-team)
Have been riding SF all year, and they've been decent. Neutral matchup this week vs LAR, then a couple plus matchups (@Car/@Atl) followed by KC and Rams again. Both Philly and Jax are available on the WW. I don't want to drop SF, so I think I'll double up and take Philly. Only possible complication is that in Week 7, Eagles are on bye and SF faces KC, but that's not the nightmare match-up it used to be.
League B (14-team)
Picked up GB for the dream matchup vs NE. Could keep them for the next few weeks as well (Giants/Jets/Wash). Thinking of grabbing Jax now to stash.
League C (12-team)
Picked up Pitt this week vs NYJ, but I'm not totally convinced that they're all that great a D, nor that Jets are such a dream matchup (though if Wilson is back, that could open up opportunities for more sacks/TOs). Meanwhile, TB was dropped last week and is out there. Not an ideal matchup vs KC, but again, this isn't the 2018 Chiefs anymore, and Tampa is the No. 1 DST so far this year. Jax is also available as a stash, and would be a good fill-in for Week 8 when TB plays Baltimore, but my bench is a little tighter in this league and I would have to drop Rhamondre (have Taylor, Hunt, Clyde and Jeff Wilson). Given the state of the Pats offense, I think I'm OK with that.
4th&inches
Footballguy
FWIW: in my 3 main Leagues:
League 1: dropped NO, added DAL (PHI also available, but opted for DAL)
League 2: dropped CLE, added PIT for the matchup with NYJ
League 3: Drafted DEN & have been rolling with them thus far, but cut for MIN
Which leads me to my next thought; MIN is the sleeper D of the week. I know Jameis is a "gunslinger" but it looks like NO is gonna start the Red Rocket this week due to Jameis' injury. That offense could look even worse than it has been and MIN is stant to reap the benefits.
League 1: dropped NO, added DAL (PHI also available, but opted for DAL)
League 2: dropped CLE, added PIT for the matchup with NYJ
League 3: Drafted DEN & have been rolling with them thus far, but cut for MIN
Which leads me to my next thought; MIN is the sleeper D of the week. I know Jameis is a "gunslinger" but it looks like NO is gonna start the Red Rocket this week due to Jameis' injury. That offense could look even worse than it has been and MIN is stant to reap the benefits.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
FWIW, Dennis Allen sounded optimistic about Jameis' availability.
Snagged Jax -- gonna see how NYG works out this week but also somewhat tempted to grab Bengals per @Chaka recommendation ---
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I agree Cinci could be a sneaky good start. Dolphins seem primed for a major letdown game playing on the road Thu after a big win that left half the roster suffering from heat exhaustion.Snagged Jax -- gonna see how NYG works out this week but also somewhat tempted to grab Bengals per @Chaka recommendation ---
Chaka
Footballguy
Jags look like a good defense RoS. Not sure what to expect in Phili but after shutting out Indy and holding the Chargers to 10 points you have to think they could pull an upset in Phili this Sunday.Snagged Jax -- gonna see how NYG works out this week but also somewhat tempted to grab Bengals per @Chaka recommendation ---
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
If you have a better option this week (and can afford to carry two DSTs), I'd stash them. But I don't think it's the worst strategy to start them against Philly in order to ensure you have them going forward.Jags look like a good defense RoS. Not sure what to expect in Phili but after shutting out Indy and holding the Chargers to 10 points you have to think they could pull an upset in Phili this Sunday.Snagged Jax -- gonna see how NYG works out this week but also somewhat tempted to grab Bengals per @Chaka recommendation ---
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
You might have posted this in the wrong thread, but happy for you anyway (both getting out of Florida and being able to go to the game). However, I think we can all agree there will be nothing "defensive" about that game.Pretty pumped --just landed in Baltimore for a family visit ....somehow plane got out of West Palm this AM!--and headed to Ravens -Bills on Sunday
Phantom Knight
Footballguy
Ah. Now I see that that Bosa is, in fact, on IR. Like you, I have the same LAC/DEN stack and thought it was a good play. Seeing Denver's upcoming schedule, I am not convinced that they will continue to produce at the same rate they have as to now (acceptable with my league's scoring) and Jacksonville seems like a candidate for one of the yearly "surprise" defenses. But seeing that Bosa is out for at least 4 weeks on top of how poor the defense has played even with him has me reconsidering my plan to drop Denver instead of LAC. Waivers run in a few hours, so I've got to make a decision now.
Ha! yup --sorry, just had to share with a fellow Floridian!You might have posted this in the wrong thread, but happy for you anyway (both getting out of Florida and being able to go to the game). However, I think we can all agree there will be nothing "defensive" about that game.Pretty pumped --just landed in Baltimore for a family visit ....somehow plane got out of West Palm this AM!--and headed to Ravens -Bills on Sunday
I was thinking of getting gb too. They were dropped in my league. Prioritizing eagles but will take Green Bay for this weeks matchup as a consolation. Also have bucs and don’t want to start them vs kc.
ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
For that league, I picked up TB, will start Pitt this week, and next week will try to drop them for Jax
BearsFan4Life
Footballguy
Have Buffalo but not dropping. Had an extra roster spot until K bye week and picked up Philly
Johnny Utah #9
Footballguy
I see a lot of JAX hype in here, but wondering if it’s completely justified. They’ve put up big scores 2 of the 3 weeks but some context is needed. They played a compromised QB last week who probably shouldn’t have even been playing, and in week 2 they shut out a washed Ryan who literally had no WRs to throw to.
I can’t see how people are putting them in the same class as Philly who just destroyed Wentz, who lit up the Jags in week 1.
Only 7 sacks on the year (2 games with only 1 sack) is a bit troubling as well. I think the jury is still out on them to some extent. They have been good so far but I wouldn’t be so quick to crown them as an elite ROS set and forget D.
Don’t get me wrong, they are definitely interesting, just don’t know if I’d be willing to take a kill shot by the Eagles in order to roster them this week.
I can’t see how people are putting them in the same class as Philly who just destroyed Wentz, who lit up the Jags in week 1.
Only 7 sacks on the year (2 games with only 1 sack) is a bit troubling as well. I think the jury is still out on them to some extent. They have been good so far but I wouldn’t be so quick to crown them as an elite ROS set and forget D.
Don’t get me wrong, they are definitely interesting, just don’t know if I’d be willing to take a kill shot by the Eagles in order to roster them this week.
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ignatiusjreilly
Footballguy
I was about to say I agreed with you that they're not worth starting this week, then I realized I was the one who explicitly advocated doing that in my previous post.
I guess my point is this: In general, I'm OK with throwing away a DST matchup for a single week. The delta between a "good" and "bad" performance is usually only a few points, and highly unlikely to tip the balance in your matchup. So while I don't recommend starting Jax this week, I don't think doing so is catastrophic, especially if you don't have any great alternatives. And while you make some good points about how there may be smoke and mirrors in their performance so far, their upcoming schedule should make them stream-worthy at a minimum.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Missed on getting Philly due to using my waiver on Doubs.
Is anyone still brave enough to start the Chargers?
Not much else left.
Indy
Car
Ari
Min
Is anyone still brave enough to start the Chargers?
Not much else left.
Indy
Car
Ari
Min
Craig_MiamiFL
Footballguy
Had open roster spot and picked up the Giants.
