2025 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (2 Viewers)

[Fat Clemenza]

Bears defense suddenly looks playable.

I think I’m dropping Denver for them.

I’m 3-4 and in a tight matchup and can’t afford a loss. Chicago or Tampa Bay seem like much safer starts than hoping Denver does something crazy against Dallas.

I dropped Tampa and picked up Chicago once Lamar was ruled out. Slightly disappointed to see Huntley getting the start over Rush. But no Lamar nevertheless. Chicago has been a hot D.

 

[Proteus]

Deciding if I want to do what I say I never do.

Start a bad defense against a really bad offense.

Cinci against the Jets looks so salivating with Breece, Wilson, Tyrod, you name it all banged up.

I'm about ready to do this...I mean that Cinci team overall has reason to be confident again and if EVER there was a spot for that defense to get right for at least a week...maybe they really sock it to em with a string of sacks and turnovers...

...on the other hand if it blows up in our faces we will feel mighty dumb.

 

[VikingFrog]

Bears defense suddenly looks playable.

I think I’m dropping Denver for them.

I’m 3-4 and in a tight matchup and can’t afford a loss. Chicago or Tampa Bay seem like much safer starts than hoping Denver does something crazy against Dallas.

I dropped Tampa and picked up Chicago once Lamar was ruled out. Slightly disappointed to see Huntley getting the start over Rush. But no Lamar nevertheless. Chicago has been a hot D.

I’m going with either Tampa or Chicago. Can’t decide am going against Rattler.

 

[Pietaster2]

Because of byes and injuries, I simply cannot roster two DSTs. So I dropped ATL I had picked up for this week and just going to roll with the Broncos against a nightmare Dallas matchup. If the Broncos are as elite as everyone says they are, maybe they’re matchup proof? I guess I’ll find out.

 

[VikingFrog]

Because of byes and injuries, I simply cannot roster two DSTs. So I dropped ATL I had picked up for this week and just going to roll with the Broncos against a nightmare Dallas matchup. If the Broncos are as elite as everyone says they are, maybe they’re matchup proof? I guess I’ll find out.

After last week, I’m not sure they are. And other than LV, their upcoming schedule and playoff schedule is not that great.

I dropped them this week because I’m in a must win matchup and need a bit more upside with someone like Tampa or Chicago.

 

[VikingFrog]

Tampa Bay was certainly a fun start. Especially with my opponent grabbing Atlanta.

 

[Faust]

Jerry Jones skeptical that 1 move will help Cowboys' defense

Michael Irvin Scathes Cowboys' Defense Over Pitiful Performance vs. Broncos

 

[Insein]

Bears defense suddenly looks playable.

I think I’m dropping Denver for them.

I’m 3-4 and in a tight matchup and can’t afford a loss. Chicago or Tampa Bay seem like much safer starts than hoping Denver does something crazy against Dallas.

Oof hope you didn't do this

 

[ponchsox]

Dropping Pittsburgh this week. They’re poo.

 

[Pietaster2]

Because of byes and injuries, I simply cannot roster two DSTs. So I dropped ATL I had picked up for this week and just going to roll with the Broncos against a nightmare Dallas matchup. If the Broncos are as elite as everyone says they are, maybe they’re matchup proof? I guess I’ll find out.

After last week, I’m not sure they are. And other than LV, their upcoming schedule and playoff schedule is not that great.

I dropped them this week because I’m in a must win matchup and need a bit more upside with someone like Tampa or Chicago.

You got plenty of upside with Tampa!

I’m glad I held Denver though. After watching them have their way with Dallas, Houston and LV should be fun, before I drop them for the KC matchup and bye after. No sense holding them any longer than that unless Daniels still isn’t back for Washington week 13.

As a 7-1 team, it’s time for me to start hunting soon for a playoff DST.

 

[Hartliner]

Well, FWIW the perceived best SOS for playoffs for a lowly rostered D is the Saints.
Week 15 vs. CAR
Week 16 vs. NYJ
Week 17 @ TEN

Maybe we need a chart?

 

[FarFromHome]

Well, FWIW the perceived best SOS for playoffs for a lowly rostered D is the Saints.
Week 15 vs. CAR
Week 16 vs. NYJ
Week 17 @ TEN

Maybe we need a chart?

I noticed that nice Saints schedule. I spent a couple hours trying to convince myself why they would be worth picking up. I just couldn't convince myself. Ha ha

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

 

[VikingFrog]

Bears defense suddenly looks playable.

I think I’m dropping Denver for them.

I’m 3-4 and in a tight matchup and can’t afford a loss. Chicago or Tampa Bay seem like much safer starts than hoping Denver does something crazy against Dallas.

Oof hope you didn't do this

I ended up going Tampa. All is good. Pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.

 

[jobarules]

For anyone in a yahoo league you can pick up rams d for free right now. They face NO next week.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Falcons beat Bills: They’re elite!
Falcons lose to Niners: They’re only elite at home!
Falcons get blown out at home by Dolphins: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This is a team that has now lost to Carolina and Miami by a combined score of 64-3. Not sure how you can start them with much confidence going forward

 

[Proteus]

Deciding if I want to do what I say I never do.

Start a bad defense against a really bad offense.

Cinci against the Jets looks so salivating with Breece, Wilson, Tyrod, you name it all banged up.

I'm about ready to do this...I mean that Cinci team overall has reason to be confident again and if EVER there was a spot for that defense to get right for at least a week...maybe they really sock it to em with a string of sacks and turnovers...

...on the other hand if it blows up in our faces we will feel mighty dumb.

Absolutely moronic move. Lesson learned? I hope so.

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Falcons beat Bills: They’re elite!
Falcons lose to Niners: They’re only elite at home!
Falcons get blown out at home by Dolphins: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This is a team that has now lost to Carolina and Miami by a combined score of 64-3. Not sure how you can start them with much confidence going forward

Back to the waiver wire they go. A place they belonged in the first place. Streaming defenses is overrated most of the time. Not always, but most of the time. Especially streaming a questionable defense against bad teams. That seldom works out.

 

[VikingFrog]

Deciding if I want to do what I say I never do.

Start a bad defense against a really bad offense.

Cinci against the Jets looks so salivating with Breece, Wilson, Tyrod, you name it all banged up.

I'm about ready to do this...I mean that Cinci team overall has reason to be confident again and if EVER there was a spot for that defense to get right for at least a week...maybe they really sock it to em with a string of sacks and turnovers...

...on the other hand if it blows up in our faces we will feel mighty dumb.

Absolutely moronic move. Lesson learned? I hope so.

I only did it in one league. But, I lost by 3 in that same league.

 

[Proteus]

Deciding if I want to do what I say I never do.

Start a bad defense against a really bad offense.

Cinci against the Jets looks so salivating with Breece, Wilson, Tyrod, you name it all banged up.

I'm about ready to do this...I mean that Cinci team overall has reason to be confident again and if EVER there was a spot for that defense to get right for at least a week...maybe they really sock it to em with a string of sacks and turnovers...

...on the other hand if it blows up in our faces we will feel mighty dumb.

Absolutely moronic move. Lesson learned? I hope so.

I only did it in one league. But, I lost by 3 in that same league.

I did it in two. Neither cost me the win but Gadzooks.

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[ignatiusjreilly]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Falcons beat Bills: They’re elite!
Falcons lose to Niners: They’re only elite at home!
Falcons get blown out at home by Dolphins: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This is a team that has now lost to Carolina and Miami by a combined score of 64-3. Not sure how you can start them with much confidence going forward

Back to the waiver wire they go. A place they belonged in the first place. Streaming defenses is overrated most of the time. Not always, but most of the time. Especially streaming a questionable defense against bad teams. That seldom works out.

I disagree. I think starting Atlanta yesterday was good process, bad results. In general, I lean a little more toward quality of the defense over matchup, but you have to consider both. Heading into yesterday I thought I had a great matchup with a defense that has looked very good at times this year, including shutting down Buffalo in their most recent home game. It just didn't work out. No strategy bats 1.000

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Falcons beat Bills: They’re elite!
Falcons lose to Niners: They’re only elite at home!
Falcons get blown out at home by Dolphins: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

This is a team that has now lost to Carolina and Miami by a combined score of 64-3. Not sure how you can start them with much confidence going forward

Back to the waiver wire they go. A place they belonged in the first place. Streaming defenses is overrated most of the time. Not always, but most of the time. Especially streaming a questionable defense against bad teams. That seldom works out.

I disagree. I think starting Atlanta yesterday was good process, bad results. In general, I lean a little more toward quality of the defense over matchup, but you have to consider both. Heading into yesterday I thought I had a great matchup with a defense that has looked very good at times this year, including shutting down Buffalo in their most recent home game. It just didn't work out. No strategy bats 1.000

Still back to waiver wire. Other positions deserve more attention than having a defense stash.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

The Chargers vs. Titans looks like a juicy matchup next weekend.

 

[RaidersAreOne]

Also picking up the Bucs D late in the week very likely won me my week. Geez did they go OFF. I am happy I sat the Broncos D for them.

 

[JohnnyU]

The Chargers vs. Titans looks like a juicy matchup next weekend.

So did the Colts, but that got you 7 or 8 points. Not terrible, but just saying streaming defenses is overrated.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Also picking up the Bucs D late in the week very likely won me my week. Geez did they go OFF. I am happy I sat the Broncos D for them.

Should have had six more; they got robbed of a scoop and score by an early whistle

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

The Chargers vs. Titans looks like a juicy matchup next weekend.

So did the Colts, but that got you 7 or 8 points. Not terrible, but just saying streaming defenses is overrated.

But what's the alternative? Investing a mid-round pick in an "elite" defense like ... Baltimore?

Like I said, no one bats 1.000. Sometimes you make the smart call and it doesn't work out. I do agree with you that I'm probably done with the Falcons for the foreseeable future

 

[Kwai Chang Caine]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

Would it have been better if it was a tickle?

 

[Mojo56]

The upside: I picked up TB defense this week!

The downside: I'm down 59 pts going into tonight!

 

[kyoun1e]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

Seriously. This was one of the slam dunk matchups of the week. Half dead Miami, away, facing a top passing D, and Tua's throwing INTs left and right.

Of course not.

My only explanation is ATL just came out totally flat and not prepared to play yesterday.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

I feel like that with GB. I've picked them up twice for what I thought were smash starts (I think it was Dallas and then Cinci). Withi them, it's not just a matter of down games (like vs Dallas). Even when they're good IRL they are nothing special in fantasy. I think their high for the year is 10pts, which they've only achieved once

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

I feel like that with GB. I've picked them up twice for what I thought were smash starts (I think it was Dallas and then Cinci). Withi them, it's not just a matter of down games (like vs Dallas). Even when they're good IRL they are nothing special in fantasy. I think their high for the year is 10pts, which they've only achieved once

I still roster GB in several leagues. Please tell me why?

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

I feel like that with GB. I've picked them up twice for what I thought were smash starts (I think it was Dallas and then Cinci). Withi them, it's not just a matter of down games (like vs Dallas). Even when they're good IRL they are nothing special in fantasy. I think their high for the year is 10pts, which they've only achieved once

I still roster GB in several leagues. Please tell me why?

Because you figure their fantasy performance will eventually regress positively toward their IRL performance?

 

[JohnnyU]

What the hell happened to the Falcons defense?

Second time I’ve used them this year and they might cost me for the second time. A self inflicted punch to the balls…

I feel like that with GB. I've picked them up twice for what I thought were smash starts (I think it was Dallas and then Cinci). Withi them, it's not just a matter of down games (like vs Dallas). Even when they're good IRL they are nothing special in fantasy. I think their high for the year is 10pts, which they've only achieved once

I still roster GB in several leagues. Please tell me why?

Because you figure their fantasy performance will eventually regress positively toward their IRL performance?

Not sure I would have used “regress” and “ positively” together, but ok.

 

[Faust]

Bengals defense has players-only meeting after home loss

 

[Faust]

Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer promises changes to defense after blowout loss to Broncos

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not sure I would have used “regress” and “ positively” together, but ok.

Positive regression is absolutely a thing. It means regression to the mean, but in a positive direction. Last year Trey McBride had 111 catches but only 2 TDs. This year he has 47/4. That's positive regression.

Note that this is not the same thing as "progression", which is steady, linear improvement. Drake May has progressed from his rookie year to this year

 

[JohnnyU]

Not sure I would have used “regress” and “ positively” together, but ok.

Positive regression is absolutely a thing. It means regression to the mean, but in a positive direction. Last year Trey McBride had 111 catches but only 2 TDs. This year he has 47/4. That's positive regression.

Note that this is not the same thing as "progression", which is steady, linear improvement. Drake May has progressed from his rookie year to this year

Just regression to the mean makes more sense to me.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

Not sure I would have used “regress” and “ positively” together, but ok.

Positive regression is absolutely a thing. It means regression to the mean, but in a positive direction. Last year Trey McBride had 111 catches but only 2 TDs. This year he has 47/4. That's positive regression.

Note that this is not the same thing as "progression", which is steady, linear improvement. Drake May has progressed from his rookie year to this year

Just regression to the mean makes more sense to me.

In theory, I suppose, but most people hear "regression" and automatically assume it's negative. "Positive regression" just reminds you that it can go in either direction

 

[VikingFrog]

A lot of quality choices out there this week in leagues where people aren’t holding two defenses.

Rams
Chargers
Lions
Denver (if dropped for the Dallas game)
Jacksonville

 

[Gottabesweet]

Also dumping Pittsburgh. Looking at playoff DSTs not many of them have great matchups.

 

[kyoun1e]

A lot of quality choices out there this week in leagues where people aren’t holding two defenses.

Rams
Chargers
Lions
Denver (if dropped for the Dallas game)
Jacksonville

DET the cream of the crop.

All those are gone in all my leagues.

I'm scrapping for BALT and SF this week.

 

[Faust]

KC Sports Network
#Chiefs defense in their last 12 quarters of football played:

Total yards allowed - 652
TDs allowed - 3
Turnovers - 3
Total points allowed - 24

https://x.com/kcsportsnetwork/status/1983024284223078450?s=61

 

[Faust]

Hayden Winks
idk how this is even possible...

The Bengals' 18.3 fantasy points per game allowed to opposing **TEs** is more than 18 defenses against fantasy **QBs**

https://x.com/haydenwinks/status/1983661509436961163?s=61

 

[Faust]

Broncos on historic start: Defense has NFL-best 36 sacks, offense allowed NFL-best 8 sacks

 

[Faust]

2025 NFL defensive line rankings ahead of Week 9: New England Patriots surge

 

[finfansteve]

Baltimore has a nice schedule rest of this year but they have played lousy all year for whatever reason

 

[JohnnyU]

Baltimore has a nice schedule rest of this year but they have played lousy all year for whatever reason

Didn’t they just get some pieces back, or going to?

 

[ponchsox]

After drafting the Steelers DST and getting nothing, it feels good picking up BAL this week. Can play them comfortably the next few games.