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Fabs’ Top 10 Defenses
1. Cowboys defense vs. Commanders (Thur.)
2. 49ers defense at Seahawks (Thur.)
3. Browns defense at Broncos
4. Chiefs defense at Raiders
5. Lions defense vs. Packers (Thur.)
6. Dolphins defense at Jets (Fri.)
7. Steelers defense at Bengals|
8. Saints defense at Falcons
9. Ravens defense at Chargers
10. Patriots defense at Giants
Week 12 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 12 Start ’Em: DefensesStart of the Week
Dolphins defense at Jets (Fri. 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video): The Jets have benched Zach Wilson and will start career backup Tim Boyle, making the Dolphins defense a strong play on Black Friday. New York has committed 18 giveaways and given up 40 sacks, which is the third-most in the league, so look for Miami to produce.
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Start ’Em
Chiefs defense at Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Chiefs defense has been one of the more underrated units in the league, and a plus matchup against the Raiders and Aidan O’Connell makes it a nice option. Las Vegas is tied for the most giveaways committed (21), and their offense is averaging just 16.8 points a game.
More Starts
Browns defense at Broncos (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
Saints defense at Falcons (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
Giants defense vs. Patriots (1 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Patriots defense at Giants ($3,200)
Chiefs defense at Raiders ($3,100)
Eagles defense vs. Bills ($2,900)
Week 12 Sit ’Em: DefensesSit of the Week
Bills defense at Eagles (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS): The Bills are coming off a huge stat line for fantasy fans against the Jets, but I wouldn’t expect a repeat performance against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. Their offense is averaging 27.3 points and 363 yards of offense, and it’s committed a total of 14 giveaways on the season.
Sit ’Em
Jets defense vs. Dolphins (Fri. 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video): The Jets have one of the top defenses in the NFL, but their offense leaves it on the field often. That, plus a bad matchup against the Dolphins, makes it a sit ’em. Miami is averaging more than 30 points and 434 yards of offense per game, so keep New York grounded.
More Sits
Cardinals defense vs. Rams (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
Chargers defense vs. Ravens (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
Bears defense at Vikings (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
DFS Fades (DraftKings)
Colts defense vs. Buccaneers ($3,400)
Titans defense vs. Panthers ($3,400)
Buccaneers defense at Colts ($3,300)
