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Arizona Defense (1 Viewer)
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scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Right now I have them in my lineup over the Ravens D. Washington does not turn the ball over usually. Bulger and the hapless Rams could cough it up 5 times as they're definitely playing from behind in this one. Well behind.
blackjack23
Footballguy
I dunno about sneaky. Theve been a top 10 def all year and play the lowly STL offense.
PosterNutBag
Footballguy
maybe semi-sneaky given that ARZ defense has blown chunks in recent weeks. They are the #11 defense in my league for the season, but have posted consecutive weeks of -2 pts (we allow up to -3 for both yardage and pts allowed, for a lowest possible score of -6 if the defense has no sacks/turnovers). Given the Rams aren't the Giants or Eagles, but they also aren't necessarily the Rams we have seen most of this season either (with SJax back).I am on the fence about whether or not I think they will be a good play this week. I see them as an average play at this point, but if you are looking at the waiver wire they might be your best possibility.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
You had to see the last 2 weeks coming for the Arizona defense. They were going up against a Giants offense that is basically running over the entire NFL. Then, they had to travel cross country to play a fired up Eagles team on 3 days of rest. I think the Arizona D should be a great play this week on 10 days of rest.
Muahahaha
Footballguy
Arizona is my "start vs SF or St. Louis" D on my roster. Starting them over Balt D. Generally, you don't want to go on the road to play a team that just got blown out on the road. Think Balt D at home against Philly after the embarrassment to the Giants.
Arizona is going to be fired up and out for blood against a crappy team. They are going to be up big and teeing off like a track meet. I always like playing defenses that get the other team into a position where they are forced to abandon the run; points for fantasy d's come from sacks and interceptions.
Arizona is going to be fired up and out for blood against a crappy team. They are going to be up big and teeing off like a track meet. I always like playing defenses that get the other team into a position where they are forced to abandon the run; points for fantasy d's come from sacks and interceptions.
I own the first-place team in a 14-team league. I don't draft my defense until the next-to-last pick of the draft, and then I 'game' them for the entire season, sometimes holding on to one key pickup. I usually line-up my defensive start a week in advance to beat the competition.
I picked up Arizona prior to week #12, and they are my start this coming week. Miami was my start last week against the Rams, and that worked out fine.
There really isn't much risk in starting any defense against the Rams. Their offensive line is horrible and Steven Jackson is incredibly over-rated. The St. Louis defense, if you can call it that, will allow the opponent to get out to a lead, which leads the team to throwing the ball more often, thus producing sacks and interceptions.
Plus, I would expect Kurt Warner to have a banner game against the team he led to glory once upon a time.
So, in my opinion, Arizona at home versus St. Louis is a five-star start.
I picked up Arizona prior to week #12, and they are my start this coming week. Miami was my start last week against the Rams, and that worked out fine.
There really isn't much risk in starting any defense against the Rams. Their offensive line is horrible and Steven Jackson is incredibly over-rated. The St. Louis defense, if you can call it that, will allow the opponent to get out to a lead, which leads the team to throwing the ball more often, thus producing sacks and interceptions.
Plus, I would expect Kurt Warner to have a banner game against the team he led to glory once upon a time.
So, in my opinion, Arizona at home versus St. Louis is a five-star start.
lion_crazz
Footballguy
I am starting them with confidence this week as well. The past two weeks I rolled with Dallas. This week it is Arizona time.
scrumptrulescent
Footballguy
Looks like Dodds is on board. #1 D in his rankings this week.
Ridgelake
Footballguy
This isnt a sneaky play, its a smart play. AZ can rush the passer. Just ask Romo. Another posted made the very apt comment about their last 2 weeks sucking because of the Gianst and short-week Eagles. But if you look beyond that, they have generally put up solid numbers the rest of the season.
I'm trying to decide between this "sneaky" play and Indy at home against Cincy.
I'm trying to decide between this "sneaky" play and Indy at home against Cincy.
kevjones22
Footballguy
I am rolling with them in the playoffs over Giants D vs Philly
GoBirds
Footballguy
Thinking about doing the same......is this smart?
the spanker
Footballguy
Well who do you trust more to put up the most pts? Bulger and Jackson or McNabb/Westbrook?GoBirds said:
GoBirds
Footballguy
After my Eagles let me down against BAL and CIN I'm not sure I trust any of them
the spanker
Footballguy
Then go NYG D
Chicago Hooligan
Footballguy
I also dropped Miami for AZ this week. I feel okay about it, not great - I think Miami is also a good play.
