I have both and am leaning Jets. Browns have more potential for scoring than the Redskins.
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2024 Team Defense & Defense by Committee Thread (9 Viewers)
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rockaction
Footballguy
I dropped Mostert who I'd claimed from dropping Hoyer and added the Jets. I'm going with the Jets, because I was impressed with Kareem Hunt's return and what it meant for the Cleveland offense against a tough Buffalo D. Pitt is tough, but I wanna see it suss out before I roll them away on short rest against a division rival with Mason at QB.
IheartGuinness
Footballguy
Trying to decide between Buffalo and San Francisco. The 49ers have looked great at times, but injuries are piling up. And the Bills play at Miami, but I feel like Miami isn't quite as bad as they were a month ago...and Buffalo isn't quite as good, either.
rockaction
Footballguy
This all sounds correct. The 49ers are banged up with a top linebacker and defensive end out. Miami isn't as bad as they were, and last time Buffalo played them they scored 11 points for D/ST and that was with a touchdown.
The only thing that gives me pause is that Kyler Murray is really playing well and Fitzpatrick can be al over the place.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
no problem doing it here, but here is a thread with some info: https://forums.footballguys.com/forum/topic/781939-sos-strength-of-schedule-thread-for-the-remainder-of-the-2019-fantasy-football-season/
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I am right there with you, buddy, deciding between the Jets and NE.Down Under said:I'm considering going with the Jets (@Was) over NE (@Phi)
- NE carried my team through Week 8 but I don't like their schedule going forward (not that I'm dropping them). I played the Jets last week, but NE wasn't available....hummmm
Picked up the Jets for their great scheduling pairing, but dropped them after barely cracking 6 points against MIA a few weeks ago in Week 9. Then picked them back up as even discounting the TD, they were getting pressure, sacks, and INT opportunities last week.
In that same week 9, NE was up against BAL, and barely cracked 2 points.
I think there is a great shot NE plays stout against an up-and-down PHI team, but in the world of variability, I think the Jets have a better shot at outpacing NE in points against a WAS team who hasn't cracked 17 points since week 2, and have averaged 8.6 points per game (and only 18 ppg including WKs 1 & 2 where they scored >20).
I think the Skins can score 20 or more in this weekend's game, and actually win.
I also think PHI can score more than 25 and also potentially win this one.
So leaning towards the Jets, as weak in the knees as that makes me.
Raiders might be another option I'd look at for this week v CIN, and if they do well, hold for the following week against the Jets. They are just as super thin, esp. in the secondary, but at least look like they are playing with real inspiration.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
The Raiders D is my first choice on waivers tonight and Jets second. I'm going Raiders because the Bengals are the worst team and I should be able to use the Raiders again since their schedule looks pretty easy. I have Jax in now against Indy but Indy normally plays solid, well-coached ball.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
I am really trying to figure out who has the easier schedule.
Here's how I see it:
Raiders: Cin @NYJ @KC Ten Jac @LAC
Jets: @Was Oak @Cin Mia @Bal Pit
rockaction
Footballguy
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
LOL, true enough.
Here's another word for you: Finley.
Which opposing D would you rather start against these words?
rockaction
Footballguy
Jets and Oakland both got pressure last game and each had a defensive TD.
I had the choice. I thought Haskins looked so bad this year I picked the Jets. We will see. Regardless, I'm glad I picked them up and benched Pittsburgh's D tonight. I didn't like the road, the short week, nor the match-up.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
PITT has 7.75 in my league's scoring -- poorish but not disastrous, so looks like you made a great call -- nicely done!
If your instinct is right in benching PIT and starting NYJ, I may just follow you into the Gang Green fray.
rockaction
Footballguy
Pittsburgh has 2 in mine. Let's hope the Jets don't wind up with -4 or something like that. I can just see it...
TZMarkie
Footballguy
I had a discussion with a good buddy a few nights ago, and we discuss a bunch of FF players and value.
He was "stoked" to have the PITT defense in several leagues, and I had dropped them in either 2 of the 3, or in all three leagues after week 6. (They had a week 7 bye) I'm not particularly fond of holding "less than true elite" defenses on bye weeks. I figured they would have a strong showing vs the Dolphins in week 8, but look at their numbers overall.
Going in to this week, they were being talked about as a top 2-3 defense.
They had a 19 point week in week 4, which was CINCY. (We could foresee that as being a good week)
Then they got 14 points in week 6 vs. the CHARGERS. God knows which Philip Rivers shows up on any day. It could be great or crushing to the opposing defense.
In week 9 they picked up 19 again vs. the BRIAN HOYER led COLTS.
Week 10 they nailed the RAMS for 25 points. GOFF has been brutal this year....again no shocker
Anyway, the point of this story, is I told my buddy early this week that "the defense is a bit of a mirage, they are not as good as you think". Sure they have played a bit above their head at times, but when you look back at 4 of their better weeks, then you see the "excuse" for them to have some of those big games when they did.
I know they have Cincy again next week, but I don't think they are the "must start" from here on like others have said. Other than Cincy next week, I'd be looking elsewhere honestly.... with a possible spot start week 15 vs. BUFFALO.
EDIT- To add that our league is either standard defensive scoring, or close to it, I can't remember offhand.
TZM
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Peak
Footballguy
I have Rams Def for tonight, but starting to consider Oak Def instead. Cin has no WRs, a porous OL and a rookie QB in his 2nd start. Trubisky started looking decent last week,and if Montgomery is out tonight, Trub will be airing it out more.
I see positives and negatives with each one. I just think Cin has fewer playmakers on offense which should allow Oak Def to shine again this week.
I see positives and negatives with each one. I just think Cin has fewer playmakers on offense which should allow Oak Def to shine again this week.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
San Fran with late game heroics to save the fantasy day.
shadyridr
Footballguy
And now the tough part of their schedule comes. Unfortunately i may need to stick with them as nothing worthy at all is available on the ww. Do I really wanna start Cleveland def vs Miami or Detroit defense vs Washington over them? I don't think I can.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
I’m probably riding them next week. They’ve played some tough teams well. Until they put up a true stinker, I’m in.
They bring pressure and force turnovers.
Long Ball Larry
Footballguy
Jets.
Pgh has serious tire fire potential by the end of the season the way things are going.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Oak doesn't have a lot of talent on D but they play pretty well as a unit. I probably have to roll with the Raiders D this week but I'm not expecting much. The Jets will likely score over 25 points but hopefully Darned throws a pick and takes a few sacks.Walking Boot said:
Judge Smails
Footballguy
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Every week I say it’s time to dump San Fran defense and every week I don’t and get good results.
Is it time to dump San Fran defense?
Especially if you are clawing and scratching for a playoff spot and every win and point counts?
Is it time to dump San Fran defense?
Especially if you are clawing and scratching for a playoff spot and every win and point counts?
shadyridr
Footballguy
Perhaps, but they just lost Dee Ford for a few weeks and you couldn't hand pick a worse schedule for them going forward.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Yeah. If you don’t start them this week, you definitely aren’t starting them next week.
I likely plan on dropping them as well. Though Rodgers has had some bad games. Sunday night with my playoffs on the line is not a time I want to test those waters.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
I understand liking whoever plays the Dolphins this week, but Cleveland just lost 2 starters (Morgan Burnett and Myles Garrett) for the season, plus Larry Ogunjobi for a game. Plus all the distraction of the past few days. Doesn't that give you pause?
VikingFrog
Footballguy
It’s a definite factor. Even with a juicy matchup it worries me. I’m still probably trying to pick them up as I don’t trust Detroit, and the rest of the wire is pretty bare.
Stompin' Tom Connors
Footballguy
Yes it does, for me. I totally get why they are highly ranked this week, and they still have the ability to earn that high rank - both from the players not injured/suspended and given who they play against.
But D's tend to have some momentum and it's going the wrong way for CLE right now. A lot of variability in terms of how they will respond.
If this game was a road game, it have that much more of a trap game smell all over it.
themeistersinger
Footballguy
Any consideration for the Falcons? Two straight big weeks, plus now they get the turnover machine Winston. Considering how awful they were to star the year, could be scary, but why can't they keep up what they did the last 2 weeks?
fatness
Footballguy
I mean no disrespect so don't take it that way. What you just said is what this board is all about.
None of us know. We all spend varying amounts of time studying this or that; some of us post our thoughts and some don't. But what you said? THAT WHY WERE HERE
shadyridr
Footballguy
johnnyboy8102
Footballguy
Hate to drop the Rams after they have been consistent all season but playing the Ravens this week and the ROS schedule is rough.
-fish-
Footballguy
tackle for loss
Footballguy
I play everyone against Dolphins D more than I play the D playing against the Dolphins offense.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
I just noticed I am all in on BALTIMORE D/ST on all 3 leagues I play in. I may find a spot play with a second defense perhaps, most likely stand pat.
I sense the momentum building in BAL on offense and defense. This team is riding high. Can Harbaugh keep them up. Can the team keep playing inspired football?
I'm riding the wave...
And Goff seems to be in a little funk. He could break out, don't like it that the WR's haven't been consistent. Kinda throws things off for the Rams leaning on Gurley. If BAL gets off to a decent lead, then hello defense again.
johnnyboy8102
Footballguy
Went with ATL at home vs Tampa.
Tampa has given up 36 sacks and turned the ball over 26 times in their 10 games.
Tampa has given up 36 sacks and turned the ball over 26 times in their 10 games.
Team Smokin'
Footballguy
ATL has two good things going for them, 1) they are playing solid football the last two weeks on both sides of the ball, 2) they get Winston.
tackle for loss
Footballguy
Dont underestimate the knowledge Peters brings to the defensive room about the Rams offense.
Ravens did great on the road in Seattle, I hope they can do the same n the road against the Rams.
I find myself needing a must win as Im 6-5 and the points leader by 50. SMF fantasy football is crazy.
