2025 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (6 Viewers)

[VikingFrog]

Atlanta or Buffalo?

Finkle or Einhorne?

 

[Epic]

Minni or GB?

 

[Skolpnw]

Atlanta or Buffalo?

Finkle or Einhorne?

I have the same choice. I've had Buffalo in my lineup all week, but just swapped them out for Atlanta.

I can come up with narratives for/against both teams, but ultimately it came down to scheduling ... neither my opponent nor I have players in the ATL/NYG game, so this will give me a reason to care when Red Zone switches over. Plus, my opponent has Mondre so on the off-chance he/NEP goes off it won't be a double whammy against me.

All that said, my gameday tinkering rarely pays off so Buffalo should be a strong play.

 

[JohnnyU]

Atlanta or Buffalo?

Finkle or Einhorne?

I think both Atlanta and Buffalo are good plays. You could do worse. I'm leaning Falcons. I don't play IDP, so I can't help with the 2nd question.

 

[VikingFrog]

Atlanta or Buffalo?

Finkle or Einhorne?

I think both Atlanta and Buffalo are good plays. You could do worse. I'm leaning Falcons. I don't play IDP, so I can't help with the 2nd question.

That second question was an Ace Ventura reference.

 

[JohnnyU]

Atlanta or Buffalo?

Finkle or Einhorne?

I think both Atlanta and Buffalo are good plays. You could do worse. I'm leaning Falcons. I don't play IDP, so I can't help with the 2nd question.

That second question was an Ace Ventura reference.

Alrighty then!!!!

 

[Faust]

What happened to the Patriots' defense this season?

 

[BearsFan4Life]

Minni or GB?

I like GB at home. I am starting MN @ Seattle (Indi would be my other option, but don't trust them)

 

[4th&inches]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

 

[Schmeabs]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

 

[BearsFan4Life]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

I grabbed Indi @ NYG

 

[VikingFrog]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

I had to drop my second defense Philly to pick up ford. But I’m thinking of dropping Kamara to snag them back up again.

But I just don’t think I could live with myself if for whatever reason Kamara suited up against me next week if I make it.

 

[Skolpnw]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

I grabbed Indi @ NYG

I grabbed Indy + I also have BUF vs NYJ. It will be another tough choice (if I make it that far).

 

[Schmeabs]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

I grabbed Indi @ NYG

I wish they were available in my league

 

[Schmeabs]

Best options for me are Jacksonville at home vs Tenn or Detroit at SF. Or stick with Minn at home against GB

 

[kyoun1e]

We looking ahead to next week at all? Lot of "top Defenses" don't have great matchups (MIN vs. GB, PIT vs. KC, etc..).

should open up some decent streaming options

Not many great options next week

I grabbed Indi @ NYG

I grabbed Indy + I also have BUF vs NYJ. It will be another tough choice (if I make it that far).

Have both Indy and BUF as well, along with PHI (vs DAL). May drop one of these for MIA at CLE or TB vs CAR either to start or to block my opponent.

 

[VikingFrog]

Atlanta was a good start.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Atlanta was a good start.

<self back pat>

In a meaningless "also ran bracket" where I started them, but ill take what wins I can get, I suppose.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Bengals worked out good

Who would have thunk it

 

[bcat01]

Bengals worked out good

Who would have thunk it

Thinking Miami next week since they play CLE

 

[VikingFrog]

Buffalo ended up paying off after a rocky start.

That backwards pass from Drake Maye that just sort of spun around on the goal line for a bit… I was pulling my hair out yelling at the tv for someone to jump on it.

In a very close matchup and that was a big game changer, although my opponents BTJ scored a bomb pretty much at the same time.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Bengals worked out good

Who would have thunk it

Thinking Miami next week since they play CLE

Yeah, they will be my waiver pick if I make the finals. Thanks to all that suggested Cincy.

 

[Insein]

So the Cards were a bad play and I'm glad I didn't use them. Colts were a great play until about 8 mins left. Then they just held on.

 

[dmac37]

Bengals worked out good

Who would have thunk it

I have the Colts and Bengals. Picked up the Colts expecting Levis, I think Rudolph creates a substantial downgrade for the Colts DST. Bengals DST on a roll and seem to feast vs bad teams, think I'm going Bengals.

Who do you guys like between IND, CIN, LAR and DET this week?

I'm feeling the Bengals. Their DST has been hot in FF the past few weeks. should have a high floor & ceiling vs DTR and a defeated Browns team, also a must win game.

This guy!

 

[TheBaylorKid]

Have Minnesota looking at Indy or Cincy in the championship

 

[RaidersAreOne]

What's some of the best D's to start in the championship?

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Miami D anyone?

 

[kylechoffman]

Rode the Colts last week to the Finals. Riding them this week vs the Gmen.

 

[BobbyLayne]

What's some of the best D's to start in the championship?

ECR Week 17 Team Defense

RK	NAME	OPP	START/SIT
1	PHI DST	vs. DAL	A
2	IND DST	at NYG	B+
3	LAC DST	at NE	B+
4	MIA DST	at CLE	B
5	BUF DST	vs. NYJ	B
6	KC DST	at PIT	B
7	SEA DST	at CHI	B
8	MIN DST	vs. GB	B-
9	GB DST	at MIN	B-
10	BAL DST	at HOU	C+
11	DET DST	at SF	C
12	LV DST	at NO	C
13	TB DST	vs. CAR	C
14	PIT DST	vs. KC	C
15	TEN DST	at JAC	C
16	DEN DST	at CIN	C-

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Thanks @BobbyLayne . In one league I have Denver (vs. Bengals) and Saints (vs. Raiders). I'll look to grab Seattle as they are the best available. In my other league I have the Packers (vs. Vikings), so will look to add the Colts, then Chargers then Dolphins.

 

[themeistersinger]

Debating these
Packers at Vikings (16 vs DST) have them now
Ravens at Texans (15 vs DST) Ravens were terrible early in season but have been better lately
Colts at Giants (30 vs DST)
Chargers at Patriots (28 vs DST)
Raiders at Saints (25 vs DST)
Seahawks at Bears (26 vs DST)
Chiefs at Steelers (13 vs DST)

Common theme - all of these are on the road

 

[Schmeabs]

Slim pickings for me. I have Minn but need to pick up one of:
Jacksonville vs Tennessee
Las Vegas at New Orleans
LA Rams vs Arizona
Chicago vs Seattle
Kansas City at Pittsburgh
Cleveland vs Miami
Detroit at San Francisco

FBG has them ranked in above order but I am not sure I can trust Jacksonville

 

[FantasyMC]

I have GB and Det but LV and Cincy are available but not sure how much I trust a bad defense in a good matchup.

 

[Nice Work Pal]

12 team league. Rode Pitt all year…dropped last week for the bengals. Streaming options:
LV vs NO (better choice?)
Pitt vs KC
Rams vs Cards

 

[dmac37]

I'm feeling good this week.

Team 1- Eagles likely over the Colts. If Hurts is out, that could change
Team 2- Bills over the Vikings, unfortunately my team 1 is also going against the Bills

 

[Golden Gopher]

Strange week, with over half of the betting favorites being road teams. Lots of feasible options in terms of DST, and a number of games where you can make an argument for either side. That said, with so many road favorites, some of the usual "no-brainer" options aren't necessarily that this week (DEN, KC, BAL, GB/MIN, etc.).

 

[kyoun1e]

I'm feeling good this week.

Team 1- Eagles likely over the Colts. If Hurts is out, that could change
Team 2- Bills over the Vikings, unfortunately my team 1 is also going against the Bills

Have Indy over PHI right now.

I just got burned by the ATL D against the same giants and D. Lock Mr. Pick Six. Can lightening strike two weeks in a row?

 

[Ministry of Pain]

What's some of the best D's to start in the championship?

ECR Week 17 Team Defense

RK	NAME	OPP	START/SIT
1	PHI DST	vs. DAL	A
2	IND DST	at NYG	B+
3	LAC DST	at NE	B+
4	MIA DST	at CLE	B
5	BUF DST	vs. NYJ	B
6	KC DST	at PIT	B
7	SEA DST	at CHI	B
8	MIN DST	vs. GB	B-
9	GB DST	at MIN	B-
10	BAL DST	at HOU	C+
11	DET DST	at SF	C
12	LV DST	at NO	C
13	TB DST	vs. CAR	C
14	PIT DST	vs. KC	C
15	TEN DST	at JAC	C
16	DEN DST	at CIN	C-

MoP Jr has a Championship Game, took the old man out in the Semis last week
We're debating LAC -MIA or just holding with the Vikings vs the Pack which seems to have the least amount of upside right now

 

[Sleestak]

Saints hosting the Raiders

 

[GoBirds]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

 

[Faust]

Steelers' defense has badly felt S DeShon Elliott's absence

 

[Long Ball Larry]

What's some of the best D's to start in the championship?

ECR Week 17 Team Defense

RK	NAME	OPP	START/SIT
1	PHI DST	vs. DAL	A
2	IND DST	at NYG	B+
3	LAC DST	at NE	B+
4	MIA DST	at CLE	B
5	BUF DST	vs. NYJ	B
6	KC DST	at PIT	B
7	SEA DST	at CHI	B
8	MIN DST	vs. GB	B-
9	GB DST	at MIN	B-
10	BAL DST	at HOU	C+
11	DET DST	at SF	C
12	LV DST	at NO	C
13	TB DST	vs. CAR	C
14	PIT DST	vs. KC	C
15	TEN DST	at JAC	C
16	DEN DST	at CIN	C-

MoP Jr has a Championship Game, took the old man out in the Semis last week
We're debating LAC -MIA or just holding with the Vikings vs the Pack which seems to have the least amount of upside right now

COLLUSION!

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

I’m debating the same thing, though I’ve got the Bills in the mix also.

 

[Faust]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

Video link:

Why Cockcroft likes streaming Colts and Dolphins defenses in Week 17

 

[robb]

I am going with Miami this weekend in both of my leagues! Picked them up on waivers last week just for this occasion.

 

[JohnnyU]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

I’m debating the same thing, though I’ve got the Bills in the mix also.

Hard choice, but I would stick with the Bills against the Jets.

 

[kyoun1e]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

I’m debating the same thing, though I’ve got the Bills in the mix also.

Hard choice, but I would stick with the Bills against the Jets.

The Bills D just made the Pats offense look functional.

Indy.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

Debating the same thing. Guess it depends who is QBing CLE, although not much...

 

[GoBirds]

Indy over Miami you guys think?

Debating the same thing. Guess it depends who is QBing CLE, although not much...

Thought it was DTB again. Is there a chance they switch?

 

[Faust]

Steelers defenders sound off following lapses in third consecutive loss: 'Can't explain it'