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The question is how do you pick the right one? The philosophy here is the opposite of kickers. It is all based on matchups. If a team is playing a crap ass offensive team then that is a defense you want to target. So the basics of finding value in weekly Fanduel leagues is as follows. Find the crappiest offensive team that is facing a reasonably decent defense that costs $5,200 or less. Done.
Fanduel Plays of the Week: Defenses
Oakland Raiders - $5,200
A few years ago these guys were a top notch defense. That is no longer the case, but they are middle of the road.
And now they face the woeful, awful, pathetic, cannot even sell out their home field Jacksonville Jaguars. These guys are more than capable of outscoring any other defense this week including the pricey $5,700 Niners. Take em and spend the extra $500 elsewhere.
Projections: 3 sacks, 1 defensive TD, 1 INT, 1 fumble and they will hold the Jags to under 10 points.
Baltimore Ravens - $5,200
Gone, at least it seems so, are the days when everyone feared the Ravens D. Ed Reed is now in Houston. Ray Lewis is now a broadcaster.
Yet, this week they face the Browns at home and the old time rivalry will be in full force. They may not throttle the Browns, but I think they are a nice, low end pick.
Projections: 2 sacks, 2 INT, 1 fumble and they will hold the Browns to under 14 points.
Buffalo Bills - $5,000
The Bills spent a lot of money over the last few years on defense. Is this the week that it starts to pay some dividends.
I'm not a huge fan of this pick, but if you only have $5,000 to spend on your Fanduel team then you could do worse. The big question? Was their performance against the Patriots a fluke or a sign? If you think it is a sign then start the Bills against the Panthers.
Projections: 2 sacks, 1 INT, 2 fumbles, hold the Titans to under 21 points.
Other Solid Options: I rarely spend this money but both the Bengals and the Patriots at $5,400 could end up being top defenses come Tuesday morning. I also like KC at
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Check Out My Weekly Fanduel Plays of the Week for the other positions as well.
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Chris Carney lives an avid fantasy life with "imaginary" friends named Brees, Peterson and Megatron. He writes about (and thoroughly enjoys) fantasy sports, Las Vegas and beer.
He's been published in Las Vegas Magazine, Inside Orlando Magazine, Nevada Magazine, About.com, AOL Travel, and Hard Rock Magazine.
He is here to share his adventures, give advice and tips and help you maximize your fun and profit on daily fantasy sites. He plays on Fanduel.com under the name carneyvores.
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