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***Official Defense Streaming*** - Championship Week(s)! (1 Viewer)

Green Bay is certainly a risk because they are not very good outside of being opportunistic. But Thursday has been a bounty for a defense each week. My guess would be Green Bay vs Rookie QB on a short week is the better bet than Minn vs Rodgers and Co.

 
Insein said:
Green Bay is certainly a risk because they are not very good outside of being opportunistic. But Thursday has been a bounty for a defense each week. My guess would be Green Bay vs Rookie QB on a short week is the better bet than Minn vs Rodgers and Co.
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I knew you'd come around to my GB pick. :thumbup:

 
SameSongNDance said:
Insein said:
Green Bay is certainly a risk because they are not very good outside of being opportunistic. But Thursday has been a bounty for a defense each week. My guess would be Green Bay vs Rookie QB on a short week is the better bet than Minn vs Rodgers and Co.
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I knew you'd come around to my GB pick. :thumbup:
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I'm personally avoiding it but if people are going to use one of them, go with GB.

 
Insein said:
SameSongNDance said:
Insein said:
Green Bay is certainly a risk because they are not very good outside of being opportunistic. But Thursday has been a bounty for a defense each week. My guess would be Green Bay vs Rookie QB on a short week is the better bet than Minn vs Rodgers and Co.
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I knew you'd come around to my GB pick. :thumbup:
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I'm personally avoiding it but if people are going to use one of them, go with GB.
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There seems to be a chance Ponder plays, which will make them a must start IMO. I've been targeting TNF defenses like mad and it's been a winning proposition thus far.

 
SameSongNDance said:
Insein said:
SameSongNDance said:
Insein said:
Green Bay is certainly a risk because they are not very good outside of being opportunistic. But Thursday has been a bounty for a defense each week. My guess would be Green Bay vs Rookie QB on a short week is the better bet than Minn vs Rodgers and Co.
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I knew you'd come around to my GB pick. :thumbup:
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I'm personally avoiding it but if people are going to use one of them, go with GB.
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There seems to be a chance Ponder plays, which will make them a must start IMO. I've been targeting TNF defenses like mad and it's been a winning proposition thus far.
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Absolutely. For my league:

Seattle 17

Ravens 18

Falcons 34

Giants 20

 
th3f00l said:
I have SD but I think i am going to grab CLE. This weeks matchup is pretty decent against a struggling TEN. I am going to have them rostered through the next 5 weeks. They performed well against PIT at Heinz Field, hoping for similar production at home. Then you get the magical Jax. Oak, TB stretch. They are a turnover happy defense that should negate what they give up in TD's with iterceptions and hopefully a pick 6 or 2. IMHO Cleveland is way underrated this season. Hopefully they worked out some kinks in the BYE and come back strong.
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thanks , never thought about Cle defense but thats a soft schedule for sure!!!

 
Bears @ CAR

or

Packers vs MIN - on TNF with high 60s storming weather

??

Can't believe the bears and pack are my best choices.

 
Leonidas said:
... Oh, that and HOU plays IND after they play Dallas. If they haven't been dropped in your league yet, they are about to be.
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:goodposting: It was a good run, but I've just dropped Mr. Watt and Houston in favor of Denver, who were dropped during their bye week. Broncos should be a "hold" against the Jets in Week 6. I wonder if Geno will still be behind center?

 
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Not a ww D but I got cincy off the ww after their bye. Are they a stud/start every week D? I don't pay attention to the "good" D's because I just stream in every league and never have any of them lol

 
th3f00l said:
I have SD but I think i am going to grab CLE. This weeks matchup is pretty decent against a struggling TEN. I am going to have them rostered through the next 5 weeks. They performed well against PIT at Heinz Field, hoping for similar production at home. Then you get the magical Jax. Oak, TB stretch. They are a turnover happy defense that should negate what they give up in TD's with iterceptions and hopefully a pick 6 or 2. IMHO Cleveland is way underrated this season. Hopefully they worked out some kinks in the BYE and come back strong.
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Cleveland hasn't done well in my league thus far. We get points for sacks, fumbles, interceptions, DTD, etc., but we also have points against and yards against, and Cleveland has been bad in those areas. Maybe the bye and upcoming schedule will work in their favor.

 
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Cheesedawg said:
So which defenses are good enough to hold and play every week regardless of the opposition in your opinion?
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Right now, I'd still roll Seattle out there. Cincy would be second. Detroit is the only other play and even then I'd be Leary on the road.

 
I actually may have to start the Arizona D against Denver. I have limited acquisitions left for the rest of the season so have to make my moves wisely. I'd be happy with 5 points.

 
How confident is everybody in PIT this week? I have them and CAR in a league where we lose points for 350 total yards given up (and beyond). In other words, negative 5 points for 350-400 yards allowed, -10 for 401-500, and -15 for 501 or more. I don't particularly care for that rule, but that's another topic.

I'm somewhat leery after the debacle against TB, not to mention PIT is on the road this week. I have a feeling Bortles will be able to move the ball against the Steelers (similar to what Glennon did). I can't help but wonder if I should consider going with PHI (on the waiver wire, and hosting the putrid Rams), given that they are at home (and the fact that they scored 3 times last week). Obviously, that barrage of defensive touchdowns is not likely to continue. I'm just not sure they're not the better option, given that PIT isn't the defense it used to be, while PHI seems to be the more opportunistic of the two (while playing at home).

 
I really like Den at home after a bye vs Cards. Den was drafted high and has underperform so was dropped by many last week on bye

 
Golden Gopher said:
How confident is everybody in PIT this week? I have them and CAR in a league where we lose points for 350 total yards given up (and beyond). In other words, negative 5 points for 350-400 yards allowed, -10 for 401-500, and -15 for 501 or more. I don't particularly care for that rule, but that's another topic.

I'm somewhat leery after the debacle against TB, not to mention PIT is on the road this week. I have a feeling Bortles will be able to move the ball against the Steelers (similar to what Glennon did). I can't help but wonder if I should consider going with PHI (on the waiver wire, and hosting the putrid Rams), given that they are at home (and the fact that they scored 3 times last week). Obviously, that barrage of defensive touchdowns is not likely to continue. I'm just not sure they're not the better option, given that PIT isn't the defense it used to be, while PHI seems to be the more opportunistic of the two (while playing at home).
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I'm pretty much in the same boat about Pitt. Not too many other options for me. I guess I am just going to roll with them because I'm sure if I don't they will have 10-15pts probably.
 
I'm a Steelers fan obviously and I would not start them... they just aren't that good. No pass rush and their DBs cant really cover anyone. Plus the steelers will be in their black unis and may just run out of gas by the end of the game.

 
NajehHejan said:
I really like Den at home after a bye vs Cards. Den was drafted high and has underperform so was dropped by many last week on bye
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Looking at this myself. Picked up the 49ers last night but someone dropped Denver as well.

Rankings seem to be pretty similar for this week, I'd love to have one of them for the rest of the season.

Streaming defenses was awesome. Before everyone else started doing it.

 
Sell me on which to add:

SF (vs. KC) or

GB (vs. MIN)

I love the Titans schedule to finish but they really need to show some life. They can have the greatest schedule ever and still be a detriment to your team if they suck. lol

 
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Golden Gopher said:
How confident is everybody in PIT this week? I have them and CAR in a league where we lose points for 350 total yards given up (and beyond). In other words, negative 5 points for 350-400 yards allowed, -10 for 401-500, and -15 for 501 or more. I don't particularly care for that rule, but that's another topic.

I'm somewhat leery after the debacle against TB, not to mention PIT is on the road this week. I have a feeling Bortles will be able to move the ball against the Steelers (similar to what Glennon did). I can't help but wonder if I should consider going with PHI (on the waiver wire, and hosting the putrid Rams), given that they are at home (and the fact that they scored 3 times last week). Obviously, that barrage of defensive touchdowns is not likely to continue. I'm just not sure they're not the better option, given that PIT isn't the defense it used to be, while PHI seems to be the more opportunistic of the two (while playing at home).
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I had the identical situation (owned Steelers from last week) and made the move to drop Pitt for Philly. Austin Davis has been surprisingly competent though so I am less optimistic about the Eagles. The Jags being fantasy gold for fantasy D's all came before Bortles, and I think 80% of picking fantasy defenses is just looking for the QB who is most likely to drop a turd performance (and especially to throw pick 6's either from being forced to throw a ton being behind, or just being terrible.) We don't know how good/bad Bortles is so I can't take those first 3 games of what Jax did into account as much.

 
Deep Leagues-It's hard to project five weeks ahead with average to bad defenses, but Buffalo looks like it could have a chance to be better with Orton managing the ball now? Good Dline, 1 very good cb. Jets with Vick at the helm would seem to have a better shot at taking leads as well. Just food for thought...

 
Flying Elvis said:
Sell me on which to add:

SF (vs. KC) or

GB (vs. MIN)

I love the Titans schedule to finish but they really need to show some life. They can have the greatest schedule ever and still be a detriment to your team if they suck. lol
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That's close, and I'm a MN homer, so take this for what it's worth. It seems like the Pack offense really came together last week (after struggling somewhat the first couple of weeks), at least in the passing game. Not so sure about their defense. Have they been able to pressure opposing QB's thus far (this year)? Both Ponder and Teddy are somewhat mobile, and I'd say it's 50/50 in terms of who starts tomorrow night. Neither one is going to take a bunch of chances, throwing the ball down the field. Instead, regardless of who starts, I expect to see a heavy dose of the running game, with short/intermediate passes mixed in. In other words, I wouldn't expect a ton of turnovers for the GB defense UNLESS they can pressure the QB, or MIN gets so far behind that they have no choice but to abandon the running game.

As for the SF/KC game, will this be Alex Smith's first time returning to SF? If so (and even if it's not), I would expect both sides to be fired up, but particularly the SF defense. That said, Smith is also the kind of QB that is unlikely to take a lot of chances. And, he's more mobile than people realize.

Not sure if any of that helps, but I would lean towards SF, if for no other reason than I think it might be the lower-scoring game. I could see MIN putting up enough points to at least stay with GB for 3 quarters or so (but I think the GB offense will inevitably be the difference). Meanwhile, I think the SF/KC game might be more of a defensive battle (especially if the KC defense plays like they did the other night).

Obviously, scoring (in your league) plays a factor as well. Some leagues are more geared towards big plays (defensive TD's, TO's, sacks, etc.), while others might lean more towards points/yards allowed.

Good luck.

 
Not sure if its been mentioned, but looking ahead to weeks 7 thru 9, CLE has a VERY juicy three game streak against JAX, OAK, and TB. If you have room, worth an add.

 
One thing I've learned in streaming defenses over the years is that until its playoff time, you shouldn't put too much faith in a defensive matchup more than two weeks out. Injuries happen, better players move in, things you thought were constant change.

I never carry more than one defense till playoff time and definitely don't look more than 2 weeks ahead.

 
People seem to have Pittsburgh ranked pretty high this week, always in the top 10 every list I read, Just don't see how they are magically going to stop giving up 20+ points.

Just noticed Philly is available in my league, Rams are an OK match up and the Eagles D as been good enough so I think that may be my best match up. 3 INTs, 5 TDs.

 
shadyridr said:
I really like KC this week. Why is nobody talking about them.
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Could do worse. SF does give up sacks but they score points. SF is also 5th and 8th in fantasy points allowed in my leagues. If KC is hitting a groove though, they could be a D to keep going forward.

 
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SengerCJ said:
People seem to have Pittsburgh ranked pretty high this week, always in the top 10 every list I read, Just don't see how they are magically going to stop giving up 20+ points.

Just noticed Philly is available in my league, Rams are an OK match up and the Eagles D as been good enough so I think that may be my best match up. 3 INTs, 5 TDs.
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Stl is ranked 3rd in fantasy points allowed for opposing defenses. Philly has some nice special teams TD potential with Sproles to make up for their poor actual defense. Should be a decent play.

 
Think I'll be going with the Eagles. But I will be keeping a close eye on Bridgewater/Green Bay weather, may switch with the Packers.

 
Grabbed Broncos in 2 leagues. (dropped due to bye week) Starting vs the Cards.

Really liked how they played @ Seattle (even if they couldn't stop Wilson running at the end) and they kept them in the game. A lot was made about their 'difficult schedule' this preseason, but I could very well see myself starting them thru Week 14 (I'm typically a D streamer). Most difficult road matchups at @ NE & @KC during that period.

 
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I paired Denver and Cleveland off the ww in one league this week. The schedule going forward: Vs ari, @nyj, @jax, vs oak, vs tb, @oak, @stl (or vs hou), vs Mia, @buff (or vs kc), vs buff, week 15 and 16 are bad. I'll worry about that later

 
ahartig said:
Not sure if its been mentioned, but looking ahead to weeks 7 thru 9, CLE has a VERY juicy three game streak against JAX, OAK, and TB. If you have room, worth an add.
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I did this exact move. I have SD for next two weeks playing Jets then raiders. Week 7 they play Chiefs which is not ideal. I saw that the Browns have jax/oak for weeks 7/8 so snagged them. Cle real life d has been better than fantasy d but I see them catching up in fantasy. Week 9 cle against tb is wait and see how cle does and tb too (glennon>mccown)

 
I've had CAR in thoughts/hopes they would start playing like a 1/2 way decent D...but last 2 weeks they've got me -6 & -5 points...I can't afford to hold onto them..even vs. an INT-prone Cutler.

Best available are GB & CLE. IF Ponder is a go tomorrow, i think it's a no brainer for me

NO is also looking like a decent stream vs. TB, but a bad D vs. a bad O is still a bad D...IMO

 
Craig_MiamiFL said:
Grabbed Broncos in 2 leagues. (dropped due to bye week) Starting vs the Cards.

Really liked how they played @ Seattle (even if they couldn't stop Wilson running at the end) and they kept them in the game. A lot was made about their 'difficult schedule' this preseason, but I could very well see myself starting them thru Week 14 (I'm typically a D streamer). Most difficult road matchups at @ NE & @KC during that period.
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Something to note. Arizona is actually ranked 24th for points against defenses. So even though it seems like a poor offense, they don't yield the points too much.

 
Rolling with Steelers this week. Not confident about it, but last time I ignored fantasy rankings (I use FantasyPros for a wider look at them) I lost and would have won had I rolled with what FP suggested. So this week I'm am going superstitious and am all in on Pitt. What could go wrong, right?

 
Not sure if this was said prior, but if so still begs repeating. Either GB or Minny may be one of the highest scoring Ds this week. Sound crazy but trend in past 3 weeks is one of the team DST playing Thursday scores big.

Week 2: Ravens (at home) DST scored double digit against Steelers

Week 3: Falcons (at home) destroy Buccaneers

Week 4: Giants (on the road) score double digits on Redskins

No science behind it, just a trend. If I had to guess, I'd agree with many that GB is better choice if Ponder suits up on what will be a rainy day. Seems one offense always lays an egg.

 
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This may seem odd but what about DAL at home vs. HOU? Their defense doesn't look to be nearly as bad as everyone predicted (10 takeaways on the season) and Fitzmagic has thrown for 5 INTs over the past 2 weeks. Foster and AJ also don't look to be near 100%.

 
SameSongNDance said:
This may seem odd but what about DAL at home vs. HOU? Their defense doesn't look to be nearly as bad as everyone predicted (10 takeaways on the season) and Fitzmagic has thrown for 5 INTs over the past 2 weeks. Foster and AJ also don't look to be near 100%.
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Good choice. Only thing to fear is Hou defenses has played well too. So Dallas offense may put D in bad situations that become easy scores and count against you.

 
ahartig said:
Not sure if its been mentioned, but looking ahead to weeks 7 thru 9, CLE has a VERY juicy three game streak against JAX, OAK, and TB. If you have room, worth an add.
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That was mentioned last week as a pre-emptive add since they were on bye and probably available in most leagues. They have a decent 5 game stretch starting this week, although next week's matchup with PITT may not be as good as previously anticipated (esp what we thought after that TNF game week 2). Speaking of which, see below:

Insein said:
One thing I've learned in streaming defenses over the years is that until its playoff time, you shouldn't put too much faith in a defensive matchup more than two weeks out. Injuries happen, better players move in, things you thought were constant change.

I never carry more than one defense till playoff time and definitely don't look more than 2 weeks ahead.
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Excellent point. Last year after CLE traded Richardson everybody was going crazy trying to grab any and every defense they would play. I think the first one was MIN? It didn't work out as first anticipated.

 
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