Who's the #1 Fantasy Defense?
I can't remember a season when the number one spots for kickers and defense was so up for grabs. Since we can all agree that kickers are best left for the final two rounds, let's head into the long weekend arguing about who is the top team defense for this season. And just as importantly, how early would draft them?
One season after the Bears and Ravens dominated the early picks (with poor returns), fantasy owners may be hesitant to take a defense early. Since there will be so much disagreement over who is the best, I know I'll be waiting until the last few rounds. There still has to be a top team, and here are my five top candidates, in no particular order.
Chargers: Deep roster, a lot of turnovers last year, and a schedule that includes some ugly offenses. I'm guessing they will wind up with the highest ADP.
Bears: Despite the down year, the Tampa 2 defense is usually a good one in fantasy leagues for it's combination of sacks and turnovers (see Bucs, Colts). Special teams touchdowns don't count in all leagues, but they help the Bears.
Vikings: Jared Allen joining a high-scoring unit from a year ago will get people excited. Too bad they can't play the Vikings.
Patriots: Great schedule, some new blood at linebacker, and one of the few teams that rank high each season.
Cowboys:Wade Phillips quietly knew just how to use the players Bill Parcells drafted for him.
Even cutting this list off at five was very difficult. You could easily make a case for the following teams to be mentioned as a potential first defense chosen: Steelers, Seahawks, Titans, Bucs, Colts, Packers, Giants, and Ravens.
So who are you taking first, and when would you take the first defense? Let's say it's a 15-round draft.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Comments
Are you kidding me?! Minnesota is scary this year, and will most likely be overlooked by people who look only at last year's numbers. If they are available in 10 I take them with a smile on my face.
Posted by: FF Geek | May 25, 2008 11:45 PM
I like minnesota too, they scored a lot of points last year and are even stronger this year.
I never like drafting defenses and can usually play the waiver wire and matchups until I find a team that kind of comes out of nowhere...ie SD two years ago and then Minn last year.
I bucked my trend last year and took the Ravens and it was a big mistake.
Posted by: jj | May 26, 2008 11:49 PM
If the chargers are available after round 10 id take them, if not ill take the consistant pats, the only other team i trust
Posted by: Thomas G | May 27, 2008 02:33 AM
Don't forget that the vikes also signed Maurice hicks this year who is probably the best return guy the viking have had in years. should help out a lot on special teams. With their running game they should be able to keep teams off the field for long stretches if TJack can convert third downs.
Posted by: John | May 27, 2008 02:44 PM
I'm going with Philly, too - not the greatest schedule, but some big upside for t/o and most likely will be able to grab them late in the draft.
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