2025 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (12 Viewers)

[jobarules]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

I am. Fantasy is supposed to be fun and rooting against Sanders is fun. Plus the kid looked like the worst QB I ever saw last week. Yeah I get he hasn't had first team reps. Yeah could be a trap but worth the risk depending what other options you have. Im starting them over rams as that game may he shootout and rams haven't really sacked qb much lately.

 

[kyoun1e]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

I am. Fantasy is supposed to be fun and rooting against Sanders is fun. Plus the kid looked like the worst QB I ever saw last week. Yeah I get he hasn't had first team reps. Yeah could be a trap but worth the risk depending what other options you have. Im starting them over rams as that game may he shootout and rams haven't really sacked qb much lately.

I'm an underdog so leaning LV here. Probably need a bunch of really bad play here for TDs/Turnovers/sacks.

Would definitely be a bet on all the NFL experts being right on him.

I'm trying to fast track to Monday and see the headlines. Am I really going to see a bunch of headlines reading, "Sanders Proves NFL Wrong?"

THat would kinda ruin my day...along with my fantasy D decision.

 

[kyoun1e]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

They won’t even get on the field because Cleveland is going to score 5 defensive TDs.

Quite possible.

One thing about the CLE D...their home vs. away splits are telling. At home, they are a no doubter. Away, not so much. In a bonanza spot at NYJ for example, only got 8 points. Decent, but probably what was forecasted.

Also, CLE team has to travel west.

 

[JohnnyU]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

They won’t even get on the field because Cleveland is going to score 5 defensive TDs.

Quite possible.

One thing about the CLE D...their home vs. away splits are telling. At home, they are a no doubter. Away, not so much. In a bonanza spot at NYJ for example, only got 8 points. Decent, but probably what was forecasted.

Also, CLE team has to travel west.

Yes, the Cleveland at home vs away is weighing on my mind.

 

[Faust]

@NFLPlus
The Packers have now allowed 20 or fewer points in 8 of their first 11 games in 2025

@packers | #GoPackGo

https://x.com/nflplus/status/1992702327665603019?s=61

 

[jobarules]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

I am. Fantasy is supposed to be fun and rooting against Sanders is fun. Plus the kid looked like the worst QB I ever saw last week. Yeah I get he hasn't had first team reps. Yeah could be a trap but worth the risk depending what other options you have. Im starting them over rams as that game may he shootout and rams haven't really sacked qb much lately.

I'm an underdog so leaning LV here. Probably need a bunch of really bad play here for TDs/Turnovers/sacks.

Would definitely be a bet on all the NFL experts being right on him.

I'm trying to fast track to Monday and see the headlines. Am I really going to see a bunch of headlines reading, "Sanders Proves NFL Wrong?"

THat would kinda ruin my day...along with my fantasy D decision.

I clearly know nothing about football

 

[jobarules]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

I am. Fantasy is supposed to be fun and rooting against Sanders is fun. Plus the kid looked like the worst QB I ever saw last week. Yeah I get he hasn't had first team reps. Yeah could be a trap but worth the risk depending what other options you have. Im starting them over rams as that game may he shootout and rams haven't really sacked qb much lately.

Well this decision cost me the W. 26 pts vs 5 in my scoring system. Im not very good at this.

 

[kyoun1e]

Ok, so who is rolling out LV against Sanders this week?

Seems like a slam dunk. There's a reason this guy wasn't drafted until late.

LV, outside of Crosby, doesn't create much pressure. That said, Sanders creates his own taking too many sacks.

Seems like a trap. Unless it's a trap to think that way.

I am. Fantasy is supposed to be fun and rooting against Sanders is fun. Plus the kid looked like the worst QB I ever saw last week. Yeah I get he hasn't had first team reps. Yeah could be a trap but worth the risk depending what other options you have. Im starting them over rams as that game may he shootout and rams haven't really sacked qb much lately.

Well this decision cost me the W. 26 pts vs 5 in my scoring system. Im not very good at this.

I think I've said this many times before, but this time I mean it...

...I'm never starting a crappy real life defense against a lousy offense again.

 

[FarFromHome]

I think I've said this many times before, but this time I mean it...

...I'm never starting a crappy real life defense against a lousy offense again.

Bad defense at home against the Raiders. Geno is out. Raiders two best offensive lineman are out. It's snowing with 30 mph wind gusts. You start to wonder huh? Ha ha

 

[Faust]

Kansas City Chiefs’ defense rounding into form to spur playoff push

 

[VikingFrog]

I know the Rams are really good, but that Bucs hold for the next few weeks just doesn’t seem to have that same shine it had a few weeks ago.

 

[Broncobiv]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

 

[finfansteve]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

I’m pondering this same thing and I think I’m gonna scour the waiver wire to see what’s on it for this weeks game

 

[jobarules]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

I’m pondering this same thing and I think I’m gonna scour the waiver wire to see what’s on it for this weeks game

Chargers vs LV and SF vs Cle can both be picked up right now.

 

[FarFromHome]

Chargers vs LV and SF vs Cle can both be picked up right now.

Chargers. Niners are dead last by a long ways in sacks. They have 12. For the entire year. That's really really bad.

 

[kyoun1e]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

I’m pondering this same thing and I think I’m gonna scour the waiver wire to see what’s on it for this weeks game

Chargers vs LV and SF vs Cle can both be picked up right now.

Crud!

I usually think about this in advance and actually thought of rolling with a K in tonight's game so I could drop for one of these. Failed to do so / remember.

Could drop C. Rodriguez, but don't think that would be wise.

 

[Doubles]

I know the Rams are really good, but that Bucs hold for the next few weeks just doesn’t seem to have that same shine it had a few weeks ago.

Thankfully I picked up the Rams and just dropped the Bucs in that league. I’d been saving them for a week or two but you’re right it’s not looking as good.

 

[bcat01]

I picked up the Jags last week for this week.

 

[urbanhack]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

Luckily they pulled out like more than half their points in the later stages of the 4th quarter. A few sacks a fumble recovery and an INT to end the game really helped pad their stats.

 

[Harjiran]

The Ravens DST had a very nice November going against weak opponents. I had planned on continuing to start them for the next three weeks, as well (vs CIN, vs PIT, @ CIN). But with Burrow returning earlier than expected, would it be wise to move on? Or keep them for at least the next two weeks and hope Burrow shows some rust, along with Higgins missing the Thanksgiving game?

It's been a great ride with BAL D lately but I'm actively looking at other options now with Burrow coming back. MIA has a couple of nice matchups weeks 13-14 and I'd imagine they're on a lot of waiver wires - the Saints might be worth adding as well. NEP and IND were dropped in one of my leagues and I'm leaning Colts because of matchups and the Patriots have a bye coming up.

 

[ignatiusjreilly]

I've long been a "take the better D over the better matchup" guy, but the past few weeks have really strengthened that argument. I have Cleveland in a couple leagues and Houston in a couple others. I thought about benching the Browns for the Baltimore game and Houston for the Buffalo game; in both cases I ended up happy I stuck with them. Houston in particular has some tough matchups coming up in the next few weeks (Indy/KC) but I think I'm going to ride it out

 

[jobarules]

I've long been a "take the better D over the better matchup" guy, but the past few weeks have really strengthened that argument. I have Cleveland in a couple leagues and Houston in a couple others. I thought about benching the Browns for the Baltimore game and Houston for the Buffalo game; in both cases I ended up happy I stuck with them. Houston in particular has some tough matchups coming up in the next few weeks (Indy/KC) but I think I'm going to ride it out

Yeah especially if the games are on prime time lol. Seems like every prime time game now is a defensive slug fest.

 

[Broncobiv]

I already picked up LAC to start vs LV in week 13, but they're only good for that week. TB is just so tempting with weeks 13-17 being vs AZ, vs NO, vs ATL, @ CAR, @ MIA. Sure they didn't score well the last 3 weeks against NE, BUF, and LAR, but that's understandable. They were near the top of the DST ranks the first half of the season. Why couldn't they do the same with an easy end of season schedule?

 

[Chaz McNulty]

I picked up Atlanta two weeks ago for a buy week filler. Stuck with them this last week and got me the W.

They had 16 sacks in their first 7 games.
They have 23 sacks in their last 4.
They have the Jets this week, so I'll play them at least one more time.