Fantasy Football Player Notes
2019 Draft Rankings
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1.
Chicago Bears
CHI (at MIN)
The Bears were so far and away the number one defense in 2018 that you can make a case for taking them a round or two before every other defense begins to go. They return most of their talent and should be a safe play most weeks.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
JAC (vs . IND)
Like last season, it may not quite work out how everyone was hoping but even then, the Jags weren't terrible on defense. That was their floor and we know the upside is the top unit in potentially a decade so don't hesitate to draft them but with a short leash if it doesn't work out again.
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Los Angeles Rams
LAR (vs . ARI)
The Rams had a powerful offense but we all know they made the Super Bowl because of their defense. As a result of that strength, they finished #2 in fantasy points last season at the position, but with plenty of talent lost, they have dropped back a rung in the rankings.
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Baltimore Ravens
BAL (vs . PIT)
Baltimore finished 2nd among D/STs in fantasy points in 2017 and 5th in 2018 so you may consider them a lock to finish top 10 in 2019, but they lost more talent on that side of the ball than any team this off-season so they are merely a streamer for now.
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Minnesota Vikings
MIN (vs . CHI)
The Vikings have finished as a D/ST1 each of the past five seasons and are a good bet to do the same once again in 2019 since they return the vast majority of their talent. There are several unplayable games on their schedule, however, so make sure you have a plan for those if you draft them.
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Los Angeles Chargers
LAC (at KC)
The Chargers' D/ST disappointed in 2018, finishing tied for 14th, but they come into 2019 with a full bill of health and more talent than perhaps any other unit in the league so they should be one of, if not the top, D/ST drafted this year.
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Cleveland Browns
CLE (at CIN)
If you are planning on streaming D/STs this season, the Browns should be your target, as they draw the Titans in Week 1 followed by the Jets in Week 2. Not only that, but they also have one of the most talented and complete depth charts in the NFL.
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New Orleans Saints
NO (at CAR)
We have grown accustomed to thinking shootouts when we see the Saints on the schedule, but the fact of the matter is that their defense has actually been quite good over their last 25 games. You can draft them as a Week 1 streamer versus the Texans' horrid offensive line, and perhaps you'll end up with much more than a streamer.
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Houston Texans
HOU (vs . TEN)
Hoston's fate rests in the health of J.J. Watt. If he gets injured, feel free to stream like everyone else, but so long as he stays healthy, you've got a top five D/ST on your roster that you can use most weeks.
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Denver Broncos
DEN (vs . OAK)
The Broncos are nowhere near the same shutdown defense that carried an old Peyton Manning to the Super Bowl, but they still have enough left in the tank that you can draft them as your D/ST, especially to play in Week 1 as a streamer versus the Raiders.
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New England Patriots
NE (vs . MIA)
The Patriots managed to finish fourth among all D/STs last year thanks to an extremely low 325 points allowed. Their game scripts often lead to extra sacks and interceptions as well so they make for an excellent streamer in certain weeks and you could make a case for them as your starting D/ST to open the season.
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Buffalo Bills
BUF (vs . NYJ)
The Bills didn't do much in fantasy terms last year, but they still have plenty of talent, draw the Dolphins and Jets twice each, and play a slow pace on offense so they are once again a fringe top-12 unit.
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Philadelphia Eagles
PHI (at NYG)
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Dallas Cowboys
DAL (vs . WAS)
If you aren't able to grab the Browns as your Week 1 streamer, you might want to turn your attention to Dallas, who not only draws the Giants in Week 1 and the Redskins in Week 2, but actually had an excellent defense by surprise last season.
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Seattle Seahawks
SEA (vs . SF)
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Pittsburgh Steelers
PIT (at BAL)
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Kansas City Chiefs
KC (vs . LAC)
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Indianapolis Colts
IND (at JAC)
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Tennessee Titans
TEN (at HOU)
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Carolina Panthers
CAR (vs . NO)
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Green Bay Packers
GB (at DET)
Two years ago, the Jags were an easy breakout defense to pick and last year it was the Bears. This year we've got another, but most are afraid to admit it with the Packers since they have been so awful on that side of the ball for so long. Don't be surprised if they finish top 5 at the position in fantasy.
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Atlanta Falcons
ATL (at TB)
Had the Falcons not suffered countless key injuries, we may very well have been looking at them representing the NFC in the Super Bowl again. Their young defense is that good and we will finally get a chance to see it in action this year.
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New York Jets
NYJ (at BUF)
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Washington Redskins
WAS (at DAL)
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Arizona Cardinals
ARI (at LAR)
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Detroit Lions
DET (vs . GB)
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San Francisco 49ers
SF (at SEA)
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New York Giants
NYG (vs . PHI)
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Miami Dolphins
MIA (at NE)
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
TB (vs . ATL)
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Cincinnati Bengals
CIN (vs . CLE)
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Oakland Raiders
OAK (at DEN)
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