Sooo tempted to get greedy on D and get the AZ D.
Given the choice you'd go CHI D over AZ? Carr looks lost right now. Cousins has weapons -- Theilen/Diggs/Cook.
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2024 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (5 Viewers)
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Given the choice you'd go CHI D over AZ? Carr looks lost right now. Cousins has weapons -- Theilen/Diggs/Cook.
Thanks. I need the roster spot so I'm dumping the Lions. Hope I can grab a team for week 14 when the Bears face the LAR. Do not want. LOL
Are folks keeping the Jets after last week? I mean the appeal was they were playing the Bills and will play them again soon -- I'm sitting with Jets and Ravens and not liking it --not even sure about AZ --maybe for this week, but that's it
heckmanm
Footballguy
I picked up MIN via trade for the playoff run, but their schedule weeks 11-13 isn't great (CHI/GB/NE)
I used GB to cover their bye last week. Here's my WW options (tasty matchups bolded)
I used GB to cover their bye last week. Here's my WW options (tasty matchups bolded)
- BAL (CIN/OAK/ATL)
- TEN (IND/HOU/NYJ)
- ARI (OAK/LAC/GB)
- NYG (TB/PHI/CHI)
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
FWIW I had BAL and Jets, and dumped the Jets in favor of DEN and also picked up TEN to fill in gaps/provide options for weeks 13-15.JIslander said:
The Ds for the entire AFC East is out on the wire -- all seem like potential choices given the softness of schedules (they all play each other, after all) and given the Jets' performance, out of all 4 I think I trust them the least right now.
Currently owned in my league. Looking at Bears schedule other than week 14 LAR I'm OK running with them so I am now focused solely on a streamer for week 14.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Definitely time to strategize or optimize 2 D/ST's coming down the stretch in weeks 11-16. Went back to BAL and now looking at 5 other D/ST's to compliment.
BAL - 3 or 4 starts / 6
11 CIN - Home game after a bye and perhaps some fire being lit
12 OAK - Juicy OAK has nobody
13 @ ATL - okay
14 @ KC - no thank you
15 TB
16 @ LAC - no thank you
JAX - was dropped 3-4 starts are they solid anymore?
11 PIT - no thank you
12 BUF - Juicy
13 IND - okay
14 TEN
15 WAS
16 MIA - perhaps a nice way for JAX to sneak in the playoffs?
LAC - Bosa coming back soon 3-4 starts
11 DEN
12 ARI - nice
13 @ PIT - no thank you
14 CIN
15 @ KC - NO!
16 BAL
PIT - rejuventated? 3 starts
11 @ JAX
12 @ DEN
13 LAC - not digging it
14 @ OAK - Yum!
15 NE - only if Brady is out
16 NO - avoid
NO - could come together playing with leads
11 PHI
12 ATL
13 @ DAL
14 @ TB - turnover city
15 @ CAR
16 PIT - nope
CAR 3-4 starts
11 @ DET
12 SEA
13 @ TB
14 @ CLE
15 NO
16 ATL
BAL - 3 or 4 starts / 6
11 CIN - Home game after a bye and perhaps some fire being lit
12 OAK - Juicy OAK has nobody
13 @ ATL - okay
14 @ KC - no thank you
15 TB
16 @ LAC - no thank you
JAX - was dropped 3-4 starts are they solid anymore?
11 PIT - no thank you
12 BUF - Juicy
13 IND - okay
14 TEN
15 WAS
16 MIA - perhaps a nice way for JAX to sneak in the playoffs?
LAC - Bosa coming back soon 3-4 starts
11 DEN
12 ARI - nice
13 @ PIT - no thank you
14 CIN
15 @ KC - NO!
16 BAL
PIT - rejuventated? 3 starts
11 @ JAX
12 @ DEN
13 LAC - not digging it
14 @ OAK - Yum!
15 NE - only if Brady is out
16 NO - avoid
NO - could come together playing with leads
11 PHI
12 ATL
13 @ DAL
14 @ TB - turnover city
15 @ CAR
16 PIT - nope
CAR 3-4 starts
11 @ DET
12 SEA
13 @ TB
14 @ CLE
15 NO
16 ATL
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Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Are SF and CLE really and truly juicy matchups? SF seems to have a fire lit under them and are playing competitive football, and the Browns have put up 20+ points on several teams this year, more often than they have scored <20.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
Anybody like JAX anymore?
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I do, FWIW. While I would avoid this week vs PIT, as you may have better 1 week options on the wire, JAX isn't the worst option ROS.
JAX is far from the set and forget D they were in years' past, but they still have talent, and have a soft upcoming schedule -- @BUF, @TEN, and @MIA weeks 12-16.
Their other match ups in between -- IND and WAS, both at home, are also winnable (am more concerned about IND hanging points on them than WAS).
What gives me pause versus other options are the fact that so far this year, JAX D has not traveled well (4 FPs @KC, -1.5 @DAL, -0.5 @ IND in my league), and haven't cracked 10 FPs since week 4 against the Jets.
Again, you could do worse, but I think you may be able to do better.
NYRAGE
Footballguy
The biggest problem with Jacksonville seems to be the lack of a pass rush. Last year they were second overall in sacks. This year they are 27th. They were second in interceptions last year and tied for 25th-27th this year.
I don't see much hope beyond great matchups (e.g. Buffalo) unless that pass rush improves. Plus they seem to be falling apart. Ramsey allegedly went rogue last week in coverage and melted down after the game. A loss to Pitt this week drops them to 3-7. How much fight will they have left?
Thanks for that. I am trying to set up my team for the playoffs and have the Bears D. Going to stick with it excepting week 14 when I hope to stream the Broncos.
Go DC Yourself
Footballguy
Detroit over the past 5 or so years has put up points in the Thanksgiving Day game. Will be interesting to see if the Bears can put a stop to that.
thecardiackid
Footballguy
I'm in. A little worried about Watson & Co. this weekend, but they're home and playing well overall. And about due for a DST TD.
flapgreen
Footballguy
I was close to grabbing Packers tonight, but I hate the damn Packers and want them to lose.
Peak
Footballguy
How is this D going to be without Smith ROS? Offense isn't going to put up many points. I would expect the defense to be on the field for majority of every game moving forward. I think they'll get tired and start falling apart.
Peak
Footballguy
And now I'd expect it to be worse. I've seen Colt McCoy play. My condolences to the Redskin faithful.
Agree. I'm just saying I wouldn't downgrade them as much as I would, say, the Rams D if they went from Goff to Mannion.
Bears owners, who you looking at for Week 14 (and potentially 15, although Rodgers doesn't scare me like he used to)?
Best schedule is Detroit (@ARI/@BUF), but they're a pretty bad D. Buffalo is actually a decent D with good matchups (NYJ/DET), though always hard to trust with that offense. Seattle is a decent D with OK match-ups (MIN/@SF).
One I'm keeping my eye on is NO. They seem to have sorted out their issues from earlier in the season, and also seem to be this year's version of the team whose offense is so good, they quickly get up 30 and spend the entire second half racking up sacks and INTs (see Falcons 2016, Patriots too many years to count). In three of the past four weeks (not counting the Rams game), they've put up 4/2, 4/2 and 3/3 (sacks/TOs). Week 14 they get the revenge game @TB, who even if they score points will definitely be good for a few TOs. Week 15 they're @Car, which is not so great, but by that point you can go back to the Bears.
I'm going to wait another week or two before deciding, but definitely will be monitoring how the Saints do in the next two weeks (ATL/@Dal)
Best schedule is Detroit (@ARI/@BUF), but they're a pretty bad D. Buffalo is actually a decent D with good matchups (NYJ/DET), though always hard to trust with that offense. Seattle is a decent D with OK match-ups (MIN/@SF).
One I'm keeping my eye on is NO. They seem to have sorted out their issues from earlier in the season, and also seem to be this year's version of the team whose offense is so good, they quickly get up 30 and spend the entire second half racking up sacks and INTs (see Falcons 2016, Patriots too many years to count). In three of the past four weeks (not counting the Rams game), they've put up 4/2, 4/2 and 3/3 (sacks/TOs). Week 14 they get the revenge game @TB, who even if they score points will definitely be good for a few TOs. Week 15 they're @Car, which is not so great, but by that point you can go back to the Bears.
I'm going to wait another week or two before deciding, but definitely will be monitoring how the Saints do in the next two weeks (ATL/@Dal)
flapgreen
Footballguy
Why risk sitting the best D in the league? I'd at least consider sitting them against the Saints. Not the Rams. The Bears D is ferocious and leading the league in almost every category. And they don't have a stagnant offense holding them down like in the past. I wish I drafted them. If I lose because of starting the Bears D at some point, so be it.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Probably just gonna ride Houston ROS.
IND
@NYJ
@PHI
Not thrilled with Championship week but they’ve been pretty decent IRL & FF.
IND
@NYJ
@PHI
Not thrilled with Championship week but they’ve been pretty decent IRL & FF.
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
2017 - gave up 408 yards, 28 FDs and 30 points, forced no turnovers and had 2 sacks in loss to Vikings
2016 - less generous (13 points), 1 turnover, no sacks, Bradford completed 31 of 37 PA, Lions came back late to win it on FG as time expired
2015 - sacked Sanchez 6 times in 45-14 blowout
2014 - intercepted Cutler twice and sacked him 3 times, held Bears to 13 yards rushing in 34-17 win
2013 - sacked Flynn 7 times in 40-10 blowout
They’re starting an UDFA rookie opposite Slay at CB who was on the streets a couple weeks ago. Better run D with Snacks but still lack edge containment. With the decline of Glover Quin this season they need to get Tracey Walker more snaps but rn they’re leaving one of their best play makers on the bench every week.
Bears are focused and flourishing, Lions are floundering. I wouldn’t trust them this late in the year. As a fan I hope I’m completely wrong.
TripleThreat
Footballguy
for me toss up between Dallas and Buffalo.
NeverEnough
Footballguy
I believe I will try to run with NYJ & the Pats for the ROS.
shadyridr
Footballguy
Im pairing NE & KC ROS... KC has actually been a good fantasy defense. It looks like this...
Week 12- NE @NYJ
Week 13- KC @ OAK
Week 14- NE @MIA or KC vs BAL
Week 15- KC vs LAC- This is the only bad week. I may look for an alternative
Week 16- NE vs BUF
Don't love the LAR matchup, but the game is in Chicago. Maybe there will be a blizzard. Next matchup is at home against GB...maybe GB has packed it in by then.
Definitely looking for a Plan B for Chicago D in weeks 15 and 16. DET could work: @AZ, @BUF. Indy D to a lesser extent: @HOU, DAL.
Peak
Footballguy
Good call. I have a short bench (3 spots), so maintaining 2 D is tough - but I may have to try this idea.
FYI, it's Weeks 14 and 15; they get SF for Championship Week.
Quoting myself from upthread. Added bonus for NO: If you're willing to move on them a week early, it's unlikely anyone is holding on to them for the Atlanta game, so they should be available.
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robb
Footballguy
Multiple options/dilemma here for week 12:
I currently own Baltimore, playing Oakland. Will probably drop them after this week's game. Also own Tennessee defense.
Could pick up Jac (vs. Buffalo), NE (vs. Jets), Indy (vs. Miami), and/or Buffalo (vs. Jac) all for week 12 instead of Baltimore this week. Would you pick up any of these defenses and use instead of Baltimore?
Then, for week 13 Tennessee plays the Jets, Buffalo plays Miami and Indy plays Jac. So, with Buffalo and Indy you get 2 great weeks (12 & 13)and Tennessee has a juicy match up in week 13. Any worthy for both weeks 12 & 13??
I currently own Baltimore, playing Oakland. Will probably drop them after this week's game. Also own Tennessee defense.
Could pick up Jac (vs. Buffalo), NE (vs. Jets), Indy (vs. Miami), and/or Buffalo (vs. Jac) all for week 12 instead of Baltimore this week. Would you pick up any of these defenses and use instead of Baltimore?
Then, for week 13 Tennessee plays the Jets, Buffalo plays Miami and Indy plays Jac. So, with Buffalo and Indy you get 2 great weeks (12 & 13)and Tennessee has a juicy match up in week 13. Any worthy for both weeks 12 & 13??
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steelerfan1
Footballguy
If mentioned earlier, my apologies.
Broncos and Seahawks week 13 through 16 are 49ers, 49ers, 49ers, Raiders.
Broncos and Seahawks week 13 through 16 are 49ers, 49ers, 49ers, Raiders.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
As my past posts here say ad nauseum, I also own Baltimore, and aside from this weekend, only one other match up -- against TB in WK 15 -- makes sense to start them from here on out, so dropping them after this game for one of the other options on your list -- all of whom have decidedly juicier matchups -- makes sense.robb said:
Of those you list, I think I like JAX the best if only because they seem to have the best complimentary schedule to TEN, and really only face a potential higher powered offense in IND in WK 13 (and it's arguable how high powered they are, which says a lot about the cupcake-ness of their other games.
I actually also like NE and IND as options -- both are playing fairly well fantasy D, both have some tasty match ups, and both play well at home -- IND in general and NE as the weather continues to chill.
JAX is slightly harder to trust, but they are gaining momentum, and seem to me to pair well with TEN.
