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Streaming Defenses - Week 12



Friends, I've been way behind in my posting. If I can get my act together and post some start/sit links over the holiday weekend, I certainly will. Remember you can always scope out Fantasy Rundown for links as needed! Happy Thanksgiving all!
Streaming into the playoffs. I hope your streaming has helped you out so far. Lately the streamers have been a big help, and last week is testimony. The Giants and Dolphins are up as defenses. And can you believe that the Saints came through as predicted? I warned you about Philly, but didn’t see the Chiefs laying an egg. Overall there was only one highly owned that outperformed two of our streams. 

Week 11 Highly Owned
Team
OPP
%Owned
Proj Pts
Actual
MIN
ARI
97%
12
25
ARI
@MIN
97%
12
8
SEA
PHI
96%
10
10
KCC
TB
95%
14
5
CAR
NO
85%
10
10
PHI
@SEA
84%
8
1
NE
@SF
84%
10
10
LAR
MIA
83%
8
13
  Avg



10.25
Streams for Week 11
DAL
BAL
48%
12
4
OAK
HOU
32%
11
9
NYG
CHI
14%
11
10
MIA
@LAR
20%
10
10
NO
@CAR
3%
8
8
  Avg



8.2

No byes this week, so we have a bunch of options. Although be careful on a few of the highly owned. I only like four of them this week, with better options at streaming Defs after that. BAL should be more highly owned, and I blame the bye week for having the Chargers still available, but now’s your chance. All but one of our favorite targets are playing streamers this week, so take advantage. Also, I’m giving you six stream options this week, with a couple having some good upside. So you may want to roll the dice this week if they’re available.

Week 12 Highly Owned
TEAM
OPP
%Owned
Proj Pts
Comment
SEA
@TBB
98%
11/14
Seahawks are surging and TB is a borderline target, start the Seahawks with confidence. Good upside.
KCC
@DEN
97%
11
Broncos are giving up an avg of 11 pts/game over the last 7 games. That puts them in the target range, and KCC is getting better and better. Great start even on the road.
ARI
@ATL
97%
6
Cards Def has dropped off as of late, and ATL is 5th stingiest giving up Def pts. I don't like this start, expect low returns if you start.
DEN
KCC
96%
8
You gotta start the Broncos, but temper expectations against a stingy KC team.
MIN
@DET
95%
8
DET loves Thanksgiving, but MIN showed their Def was back last week. Look for slightly lower expectations due to Turkey Day, but still start.
NEP
@NYJ
95%
12
Good defense against the top target, this is a must start.
PHI
GB
83%
12
What's going on in GB. Packers are giving up an avg of 10 pts/game over last six against so-so Defs. Expect a good day for PHI at home.
LAR
@NOS
81%
8
Saints are giving over 10 pts/game to top ten Defs. RAMS are 13th ranked DEF, start 'em but temper since they're on the road.
Streams for Week 12
NYG
@CLE
48%
12
The Browns are collapsing into great target oblivion, just as the Giants have found their pass rush. Best stream of the week.
BAL
CIN
48%
12
CIN will give up points to good defs and the Ravens are really tough. With A.J. and Gio out, this gets even better for the Ravens at home. 2nd best stream.
BUF
JAC
57%
11
BUF Def has faltered as of late, but the Jags are still a good target. Bills at home, maybe in snow, I like this as the 3rd best stream.
NOS
LAR
5%
10
Well, I picked the Saints last week and they came through, let's give them another shot at the 2nd best target, 4th best stream.
MIA
SF
71%
10/14
Dolphins are now 11th best Def and SF is still a great target, expect good returns as the 5th best stream with upside
SDC
@HOU
18%
10/14
HOU is now a borderline target and the Chargers keep improving on Def, I like the Chargers as the 6th best stream, with some upside.

Comments

Anonymous said…
no mention of Tennesee vs Matt Barkley?!?!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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