Defenses to start: San Francisco 49ers - This defense has played phenomenal this season but playing in the NFC West also helps. This week they face St. Louis and they should once again have a strong game, since the Rams have struggled mightily.
Chicago Bears - Chicago really needs their defense to carry them with their quarterback troubles. Playing Kansas City, who have their own quarterback troubles, will definitely help. I predict that Chicago holds them to 7 points, gets 3 sacks, a return touchdown and forces 3 turnovers.
All 32 defenses ranked following the jump.
Defenses to avoid: Indianapolis Colts - They are playing the high powered offense of New England and are giving up the most points in the league. Not a recipe for success.
Arizona Cardinals - Dallas is coming to town and their offense has become really balanced between the run and the pass. I think Arizona will struggle with the multiple weapons of Dallas and Romo will have a big game.
Team | Opp. |
1. San Francisco 49ers | STL |
2. Baltimore Ravens | CLE |
3. Chicago Bears | KC |
4. Dallas Cowboys | ARZ |
5. New York Jets | WAS |
6. New England Patriots | IND |
7. Denver Broncos | MIN |
8. Pittsburgh Steelers | CIN |
9. Oakland Raiders | MIA |
10. Miami Dolphins | OAK |
11. Philadelphia Eagles | SEA |
12. Houston Texans | ATL |
13. Green Bay Packers | NYG |
14. Washington Redskins | NYJ |
15. San Diego Chargers | JAX |
16. Atlanta Falcons | HOU |
17. New Orleans Saints | DET |
18. Seattle Seahawks | PHI |
19. Tennessee Titans | BUF |
20. Jacksonville Jaguars | SD |
21. St. Louis Rams | SF |
22. Kansas City Chiefs | CHI |
23. Carolina Panthers | TB |
24. Cincinnati Bengals | PIT |
25. Detroit Lions | NO |
26. Minnesota Vikings | DEN |
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | CAR |
28. Buffalo Bills | TEN |
29. New York Giants | GB |
30. Cleveland Browns | BAL |
31. Arizona Cardinals | DAL |
32. Indianapolis Colts | NE |