Getting Defensive: Week 2 fantasy plays led by 49ers, Eagles; top streaming defenses
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Week 1 of the NFL season saw historically high scoring, with many defenses underperforming and chaos in fantasy football defense rankings.
- The San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Baltimore Ravens are highlighted as reliable defensive plays for Week 2.
- Streamers should consider the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Green Bay Packers as favorable defensive options this week due to matchups and expected regression from Week 1 performances.
- The Denver Broncos defense struggled significantly in Week 1 despite high expectations, raising caution for fantasy managers considering them in Week 2.
- Fantasy managers are advised to remain patient early in the season, avoiding panic over Week 1 results, and focusing on strategic streaming and trusting elite defenses despite initial tough matchups.
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