Top 5 Defense Streaming Options for Week 12: Fantasy Football Insights

November 20, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor Entertainment

Week 12 Defense Streamers and Target Analysis

Overview

As we enter Week 12 of the fantasy football season, some teams are starting to fade. It’s important to capitalize on these situations. Last week’s results were strong, with several top streaming defenses performing well:

  1. Houston – 19 points (#1 DST)
  2. LA Rams – 9 points (#5 DST Tied)
  3. Miami – 6 points (#9 DST)
  4. Green Bay – 4 points (#13 DST Tied)
  5. New Orleans – 4 points (#13 DST Tied)

Expect low scoring from defenses this week as six teams are on bye.

Week 12 Byes

  • Falcons
  • Bills
  • Bengals
  • Jaguars
  • Saints
  • Jets

Top 5 Defense Streamers for Week 12

  1. Tampa Bay (12%) – Facing the NY Giants, who have a struggling quarterback.
  2. Washington (20%) – Matches up against Dallas and has a strong pass rush.
  3. Arizona (4%) – Coming off a bye and facing favorable matchups ahead.
  4. Denver (63%) – A strong DST option against the poor Raiders offense.
  5. Chicago (50%) – Can rebound against Minnesota’s turnover-prone offense.

Detailed Analysis of Key Teams

  • Denver Broncos (DEN, 63%)

    Denver is performing well, leading the league in pass rush efficiency. They have favorable matchups in upcoming weeks, including the Raiders who allow the most points to opposing defenses.

  • Chicago Bears (CHI, 50%)

    Chicago needs a bounce-back performance. Minnesota’s quarterback is prone to mistakes, making them a good target for a surprise defensive performance.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB, 12%)

    The Buccaneers can exploit Tommy DeVito’s struggles in the Giants’ offense. With the return of key defensive players, Tampa Bay should create turnovers.

  • Arizona Cardinals (ARI, 4%)

    Arizona has a favorable schedule that should yield solid fantasy points. Their defense has performed well in recent weeks.

  • Washington Commanders (WAS, 20%)

    Washington will face struggling Dallas quarterbacks and has a strong pass rush, making them a good streaming option.

Long-Term Targets

Consider these defenses for the coming weeks based on favorable schedules:

  • Arizona Cardinals (ARI, 4%)

    A favorable schedule with strong matchups against teams that struggle to score against defenses.

  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB, 14%)

    After the bye, they will face several teams with weak offenses, offering a chance to score points.

  • Denver Broncos (DEN, 64%)

    Their playoff schedule is decent, but pay attention to their form in the weeks leading up to it.

  • Green Bay Packers (GB, 71%)

    A strong playoff schedule, but proceed with caution against high-scoring teams.

  • Miami Dolphins (CHI, 69%)

    Use them strategically, primarily in Week 12.

  • Dallas Cowboys (DAL, 31%)

    They have potential matchups against weaker offenses down the line.

Stay proactive with your DST choices, maximizing points while blocking your opponents from gaining an edge.