Week 16 Waiver Wire Defenses (1 Viewer)

[Trap Play]

Hi all.

I didn't see a thread on this subject, so I thought I'd create one. Does anyone have any ideas about a good waiver wire defense to use for Week 16?

The best I could come up with are the Dallas Cowboys on the road against the Arizona Cardinals. Any match-up I overlooked?

 

[degenerate]

pats at buf?

 

[Trizzler]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

 

[gheemony]

:sehorn:

 

[Darryl Talley]

Is the Cards offense still as woeful with Skelton? I know they couldn't score crap vs the Panthers but just curious if they at least have something to build on with Skelton going into next week.

 

[NinerFan49]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

I know the Niners O and coaching staff is bad... but the Niners going to be geeked up to beat the Rams... and it's not like the Rams have a good D... so the Rams would be a risky defense to pick up... that could be a high scoring game...

 

[NinerFan49]

Jacksonville has a good matchup vs a very bad Redskins offense...

 

[The_Fonz]

I picked up the Cowboys a few weeks ago but am starting to worry about the cards at home with skelton on his 3rd start. The best matchups i could get now would be jax although the redskins put up 30 against dallas last week....thank god grossman had so many turnovers. I didnt consider the Rams but that may not be bad. They still have something to play for and they will be home. Might be worth a look.

 

[tarheel4ever]

Jacksonville has a good matchup vs a very bad Redskins offense...

That just lit up the Cowgirls for 30! So, I guess they can't be that bad. A better option may be Detroit against a turnover prone Miami. Would you also risk a resurgent Tennessee D against KC? A tough ATL against NO in a really important game at home? Or, Seattle in a must win game against a reeling TB? Those are teams that may be on the waiver wire.

 

[Mr. Mojo]

I went with Dallas this week against the Grossman led Skins and looked like a fool.

I like the 49ers at St. Louis, also. If not, then maybe St Louis in the same game.

 

[mashers]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

Wow it only took 3 posts for somebody to come out with this garbage.

 

[Jagerbomber]

SF @ St Louis...I think both DST might be mediocre. In my league format they scored 4 and 5 pts. respectively on their last game. That said I only have Atlanta going up against New Orleans so might be willing to take a chance on St Louis, just because they play at home.

Lions are actually a decent play.

 

[FootballGuy22]

Maybe Baltimore D against Cleveland. Would be better if McCoy isn't starting.

 

[knowledge dropper]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

Wow it only took 3 posts for somebody to come out with this garbage.

No kidding. The Cowboys D is on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues. They have been terrible and just got lit up by Rex Grossman

 

[PR Sparty]

I'm looking at KC @ home vs. Tenn

 

[nysportsfan]

I put in a claim for the jags. seeing as i have carolina against pitt, its my best option

 

[leave a whisper]

Dolphins home vs. Lions is an option for me ....

 

[zftcg]

Have the Pats, but Chargers are actually still available. Debating between the two. Chargers are a better D, but the Pats are more opportunistic. I could also see them rebounding from a subpar effort last week and just pounding the Bills.

Also considering the Eagles now that they'll be facing Webb. But I just don't think they're a good enough overall D.

Don't trust the Cowboys as far as I can throw 'em.

Unfortunately, the best match-up of the week (Steelers vs Panthers) is the one my opponent has.

 

[elbowrm]

I'm looking at KC @ home vs. Tenn

Me too. Doesnt look as good as 3weeks ago when i picked them up for this game, but should still be a decent start.

 

[The Jerk]

No kidding. The Cowboys D is on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues. They have been terrible and just got lit up by Rex Grossman

Although next to last in points allowed and in the bottom quarter in yards allowed, the Cowboys are tied for sixth in turnovers and in the middle of the pack in sacks. For leagues that do not penalize for high points allowed or high yards allowed, the Cowboys are a reasonable defensive option -- far better in fantasy terms than in real life.

 

[RedskinsFan]

I went with Dallas this week against the Grossman led Skins and looked like a fool. I like the 49ers at St. Louis, also. If not, then maybe St Louis in the same game.

I'm sure you have some screwy scoring system but in yahoo standard leagues they scored the same amount of points as the Chargers who only allowed 7 points, had 6 sacks and a pick. I was expecting more from the Cowboys too but they held up

 

[tigerz]

Was thinking Detroit @ Miami or KC vs TEN. Neither look good anymore but there aren't as many good matchups this week as there were in previous ones.

 

[Trizzler]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

Wow it only took 3 posts for somebody to come out with this garbage.

No kidding. The Cowboys D is on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues. They have been terrible and just got lit up by Rex Grossman

We must be playing in very different leagues. The Cowboys D has been rostered in each of my leagues ever since Garrett took over as HC, and in some cases they've been started by various players for positive points every week. The aggressive nature of their play assures turnovers, and they've scored several TDs as well. However, as it's been stated above, I don't know if they can be trusted in a meaningless garbage game on Christmas in Arizona.Someone brought up the potential of Tennessee against KC, which could be interesting. I foresee two offenses constantly stalling in the redzone and having to settle for FGs; could be a boom or bust play either way.

 

[DocHolliday]

I am going with KC or Tennessee this weekend. Another option is the Jags who play Washington. The Redskins O looked decent against Dallas but I am still not sold on the situation in DC. It really is a crapshoot when you are dealing with the second tier teams but I am going to put them in this order:

TN

KC

Jags

 

[Tat]

TB?

 

[thriftyrocker]

Considering just rolling with NYG @GB because all these options are just so terrible. Can't put all my hopes on the Jags even if it is Grossman.

 

[FootballGuy22]

TB?

Interesting and underrated call from this Seahawk fan. I like the TB matchup but I just can't pull the trigger on that one myself.

 

[DocHolliday]

TBs D did poorly against Detroit on Sunday. The Seahawks are not a good team but TB's D is weak. If I remember correctly, TB did not generate any turnovers or a sack against Detroit.

 

[footballnerd]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

Wow it only took 3 posts for somebody to come out with this garbage.

No kidding. The Cowboys D is on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues. They have been terrible and just got lit up by Rex Grossman

We must be playing in very different leagues. The Cowboys D has been rostered in each of my leagues ever since Garrett took over as HC, and in some cases they've been started by various players for positive points every week. The aggressive nature of their play assures turnovers, and they've scored several TDs as well. However, as it's been stated above, I don't know if they can be trusted in a meaningless garbage game on Christmas in Arizona.Someone brought up the potential of Tennessee against KC, which could be interesting. I foresee two offenses constantly stalling in the redzone and having to settle for FGs; could be a boom or bust play either way.

I like DAL D, they got me 5 sacks, 2 INTs, 1 FUMR last week, those kinda defensive stats plus the chance for a McCann run back vs ARI, are juicy for a fantasy defense.

 

[shuke]

Was thinking Detroit @ Miami or KC vs TEN. Neither look good anymore but there aren't as many good matchups this week as there were in previous ones.

Why doesn't Detroit look good any more? Miami can't score.

 

[Zow]

Dallas

Detroit

Giants (in leagues where yards/points aren't penalized too badly)

Teams with good matchups but likely rostered:

Philly

San Diego

Chicago

NE

 

[ceo3west]

FWIW I have the Giants, Cowboys and Seahawks, and I'm 99% sure I'll go with Dallas. Ariz is terrible, and the Boys do force turnovers and get plenty of sacks. I just can't see the Cards putting up more than 20 points no matter how bad the Cowboys are.

 

[degenerate]

i have sd and ne and am going with ne

 

[MaxPower]

Think I'll go with SD.

 

[Klimtology]

 

[banjomatic]

FWIW I have the Giants, Cowboys and Seahawks, and I'm 99% sure I'll go with Dallas. Ariz is terrible, and the Boys do force turnovers and get plenty of sacks. I just can't see the Cards putting up more than 20 points no matter how bad the Cowboys are.

Grossman's 4 TD performance last week is a bit disconcerting. Plus, as bad as everyone thinks Skelton is, he's been doing fairly decent over the past few weeks. I have SD or Dal, leaning towards SD against a weak Cincy team with no TO and nothing to play for other than a high draft pick.

 

[richn]

I'm going Mia ...other option is SF (I dropped them last week, still on WW oponent using Jets). Det - 2nd week in a row on the road, shot their load last week. Mia needs to take out their frustrating season on someone, I'm banking this is the team to do it against.

 

[shuke]

Giants

 

[Trizzler]

FWIW I have the Giants, Cowboys and Seahawks, and I'm 99% sure I'll go with Dallas. Ariz is terrible, and the Boys do force turnovers and get plenty of sacks. I just can't see the Cards putting up more than 20 points no matter how bad the Cowboys are.

The concern with the Boys is that they're a lazy defense. It should have been very easy to keep a QB as erratic as Grossman contained and win the game after the offense had seemingly put the game far out of reach. But nope...they proceeded to allow Grossman to lead the team right down the field several times, including his twice successful 2-point conversion attempts. Yes, McCann could take one to the house, and yes, they seem to get quite a few sacks. But they'll lay back and act nonchalant after Kitna gets a few TDs and somehow allow John Skelton to look like a young Peyton Manning.

 

[JMJ]

I'm going Miami at home vs. Detroit. Detroit's offense can light it up from time to time, but Stanton is hurt, Hill is hurt, and Stafford is unavailable. It looks like either Stanton or Hill is starting the game at less than 100%, on the road, and Miami has a top 10 pass rush.

 

[ceo3west]

FWIW I have the Giants, Cowboys and Seahawks, and I'm 99% sure I'll go with Dallas. Ariz is terrible, and the Boys do force turnovers and get plenty of sacks. I just can't see the Cards putting up more than 20 points no matter how bad the Cowboys are.

Grossman's 4 TD performance last week is a bit disconcerting. Plus, as bad as everyone thinks Skelton is, he's been doing fairly decent over the past few weeks. I have SD or Dal, leaning towards SD against a weak Cincy team with no TO and nothing to play for other than a high draft pick.

I only wish I had that choice. SD is a no brainer to me.

 

[glong989]

Philly not rostered in my league. Webb looked athletic last night, but obviously is overwhelmed in the passing game. That's one of the best matchups of the week and they also have a chance to be out there in some leagues.

 

[the spanker]

Have the Pats, but Chargers are actually still available. Debating between the two. Chargers are a better D, but the Pats are more opportunistic. I could also see them rebounding from a subpar effort last week and just pounding the Bills.

Also considering the Eagles now that they'll be facing Webb. But I just don't think they're a good enough overall D.

Don't trust the Cowboys as far as I can throw 'em.

Unfortunately, the best match-up of the week (Steelers vs Panthers) is the one my opponent has.

Chargers D is much more sack friendly and sacks are the biggest predictor of turnovers.

 

[zftcg]

Chargers D is much more sack friendly and sacks are the biggest predictor of turnovers.

Last four weeks, according to my league's scoring system:NE: 61 pts allowed, 10 sacks, 8 INTs, 3 fumbles, 2 TDs, 55 fantasy ptsSD: 49 pts allowed, 12 sacks, 5 INTs, 2 fumbles, 2 TDs, 52 fantasy ptsIt's really close. The basis of my post was that the past two weeks, SD has gotten its points from pts allowed and sacks, while NE has gotten it from defensive TDs. But TDs are always a bit of a crapshoot. The one thing that's inching me toward SD is that they're up against Carson Palmer, King of the TAINTS.

 

[Largie]

have to go with the Lions. Miami is giving up the 2nd most opposing d/st's while at home, and can't sustain drives. Logan has at least a chance of a punt/kick-off return.

 

[Maui]

I'm going with the pokes for now but that could change. My league penalizes for PA but Dallas D, but has scored the highest points of any DEF in my league over the last three weeks.

 

[howo5]

I know they're not on waivers but how to you feel about the Jets @ Chicago?

I'm not sure Cutler can handle the pressure and hoping he will implode this game, given this thread I'm considering starting the Lions over the Jets and it doesn't feel right.

 

[az_prof]

If anyone is playing in a league where the Cowboys, Patriots, or Chargers defenses are still on the waiver wire, please notify me of when your draft is next year and I will gladly join your league.

That being said, it's going to be hard to find a decent play if you didn't already roster a championship game defense several weeks ago. The Rams at home against the 49ers is probably the only decent matchup still available on the majority of waiver wires. However, in terms of overall defensive ranks, I'd have to believe that the Chargers D is the strongest play this week against the Bengals. #1 pass D going up against a team that just lost their #1 receiver? Yes please.

Wow it only took 3 posts for somebody to come out with this garbage.

No kidding. The Cowboys D is on the waiver wire in a lot of leagues. They have been terrible and just got lit up by Rex Grossman

I just picked them up to play over the Raiders.

 

[ScoobyDoo]

I'm going Miami at home vs. Detroit. Detroit's offense can light it up from time to time, but Stanton is hurt, Hill is hurt, and Stafford is unavailable. It looks like either Stanton or Hill is starting the game at less than 100%, on the road, and Miami has a top 10 pass rush.

 

[QuizGuy66]

Still pondering whether to put the big $ on Pittsburgh for the contest I'm doing well in or spending elsewhere and going with one of the defenses mentioned above. Right now Pittsburgh is still winning the argument. Ugh, I hate having guys I need playing in the games before Sunday!

-QG