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All change at the top in Week 9 as both the Patriots and 49ers registered just 3 and 2 points respectively, with the top scoring defenses coming from my top streaming option in the Cowboys, who along with the Steelers scored 19 points against the Giants and Colts respectively.
Onto Week 10 and there are some tough match ups to forecast with multiple clashes featuring top 10 defenses facing top 10 offenses, including the Vikings’ trip to Dallas as both teams are currently ranked in the top 10 on both sides of the ball.
This week’s top streaming option is the Ravens, who are just 34% owned in ESPN leagues and welcome the Bengals to Baltimore. Facing a rookie making his first start and the league’s worst rushing offense, the Ravens could have a field day as they continue their push for the AFC North title.
Note: Jaguars, Texans, Patriots, Eagles, Broncos and Redskins on bye week.
Top 20 Defenses Week 10
| Rank | Team | Opponent | Owned % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Team | Opponent | Owned % |
| 1 | Ravens | @ Bengals | 33.9% |
| 2 | Colts | vs Dolphins | 37.7% |
| 3 | Bills | @ Browns | 93.9% |
| 4 | 49ers | vs Seahawks | 93.4% |
| 5 | Vikings | @ Cowboys | 81.1% |
| 6 | Saints | vs Falcons | 73.6% |
| 7 | Rams | @ Steelers | 73.7% |
| 8 | Giants | @ Jets | 2.7% |
| 9 | Steelers | vs Rams | 61.6% |
| 10 | Cowboys | vs Vikings | 75.4% |
| 11 | Panthers | @ Packers | 70.0% |
| 12 | Bears | vs Lions | 92.7% |
| 13 | Lions | @ Bears | 10.1% |
| 14 | Jets | vs Giants | 20.5% |
| 15 | Chiefs | @ Titans | 13.7% |
| 16 | Titans | vs Chiefs | 55.4% |
| 17 | Browns | vs Bills | 30.1% |
| 18 | Buccaneers | vs Cardinals | 2.3% |
| 19 | Chargers | @ Raiders | 49.0% |
| 20 | Seahawks | @ 49ers | 57.3% |