Lions Top Week 9 Fantasy Defense Streaming Options
On November 4, fantasy football managers were pointed to the Lions, Bears and Bills as available defensive streamers for Week 9 matchups against the Dolphins, Buccaneers and Vikings.
On November 4, the Detroit Lions led a short list of defenses fantasy football managers could consider streaming in Week 9. Detroit faces the Miami Dolphins, whose offense averages 16.7 points per game, second-lowest in the NFL. The Lions rank third in sacks, and a lead could give their pass rush more chances to pressure Miami. The Lions have recorded five performances in the top half of fantasy defensive scoring, including two among the top seven.
The Chicago Bears are another option after holding Seattle to 17 points and scoring eight fantasy points in Week 8. Their recent addition of Jeffrey Simmons bolstered the front seven. Chicago now hosts Tampa Bay, which has leaned heavily on its running game since quarterback Baker Mayfield returned from injury. Mayfield has completed seven passes across his two games back.
Buffalo is coming off a season-best 14 fantasy points against Baltimore and faces Minnesota. The Vikings have Justin Jefferson among their offensive weapons, but average 20 points per game, sixth-lowest in the league. That scoring record makes Buffalo a comparatively safe choice for managers seeking a Week 9 defense.
Players: Baker Mayfield, Justin Jefferson