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Fabs’ Top 10 Defenses
1. Eagles defense vs. Giants
2. Broncos defense vs. Patriots
3. Chiefs defense vs. Raiders (Mon.)
4. Browns defense at Texans
5. Bills defense at Chargers (Sat.)
6. Packers defense at Panthers
7. Jets defense vs. Commanders
8. 49ers defense vs. Ravens (Mon.)
9. Vikings defense vs. Lions
10. Bears defense vs. Cardinals
Week 16 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 16 Start ’Em: DefensesStart of the Week
Eagles defense vs. Giants (Mon. 1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Eagles defense is in a good spot to succeed this week, facing a Giants offense that’s averaged a mere 13.3 points per game in the last four weeks. New York has also allowed a league-high 76 sacks (15 more than the next most team), and the Eagles are at home.
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Start ’Em
Broncos defense vs. Patriots (8:15 p.m. ET, NFL Network): The Broncos’ D/ST is in a good spot to succeed this week, facing a Patriots offense that’s averaged a mere 11.3 points per game in the last four weeks. New England has committed a combined 22 giveaways as well, and the Broncos are on waivers in some leagues.
More Starts
Jets defense vs. Commanders (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Packers defense at Panthers (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Chiefs defense vs. Raiders (Mon. 1 p.m. ET, CBS)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Browns defense at Texans ($3,400)
Jets defense vs. Commanders ($3,100)
Bears defense vs. Cardinals ($2,800)
Week 16 Sit ’Em: DefensesSit of the Week
Ravens defense at 49ers (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC): The Ravens defense ranks second in fantasy points this season, but a brutal road matchup in San Francisco makes it a fade. The Niners are averaging more than 30 points and 403 yards per game, not to mention committing just 12 giveaways and allowing just 26 sacks.
Sit ’Em
Dolphins defense vs. Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): The Dolphins defense went wild last week, scoring 24 fantasy points against the hapless Jets. Things won’t be as easy this week though, as the Cowboys are coming for a visit. Their offense has averaged over 30 points per game, and it’s also committed just 12 giveaways.
More Sits
Saints defense at Rams (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
Vikings defense vs. Lions (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Cowboys defense at Dolphins (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Fades (DraftKings)
Commanders defense at Jets ($3,700)
Texans defense vs. Browns ($3,600)
Falcons defense vs. Colts ($2,900)
