The Bears have scored the most defensive touchdowns; the Lions have given up the most defensive touchdowns. Yeah, it's as simple as that
2
Vikings
vs. Cardinals
Arizona serves up the most sacks in the league--and they're on the road with an immobile backup quarterback in the loudest venue in the league and facing Jared Allen? This will end poorly... unless you have the Vikings D, that is.
3
Bills
vs. Titans
After blitzing the Cardinals last week maybe this defensive line is living up to its price tag. At least they'll know where to find Matt Hasselbeck.
4
Bengals
vs. Steelers
The Bengals are tied for the league lead in sacks, though bringing down Ben Roethlisberger is a whole 'nother challenge entirely.
TIER 2
5
Browns
at Colts
The Browns rank third in interceptions, and now they get Joe Haden back. Could make things interesting for Andrew Luck.
6
Packers
at Rams
Though they've been better of late the Rams still have offensive line issues. That's not a good thing to have against the league leader in sacks.
7
Patriots
vs. Jets
Bill Belichick's opportunistic defense has the most fumble recoveries in the league. The Jets have issues on offense. That's a good combination if you're looking for defensive fantasy points.
8
Panthers
vs. Cowboys
Hosting Tony Romo frequently leads to defensive fantasy points.
9
Cardinals
at Vikings
Patrick Peterson is a playmaker, and after a month of taking good care of the ball Christian Ponder has been sloppy of late.
10
Redskins
at Giants
The Redskins rank second in defensive touchdowns; the Giants have allowed the second-fewest sacks. Something's gotta give.
11
49ers
vs. Seahawks
Sure, we saw signs of life from Russell Wilson last week; now he gets to go on the road and test himself against an elite defense. Good luck with all that.
12
Steelers
at Bengals
Pittsburgh's D is banged up, but Cincy is fourth in sacks allowed and tied for fourth in giveaways. So we're sayin' there's a chance.
TIER 3
13
Ravens
at Texans
The first game post-Webb and Ray-Ray sees Baltimore traveling to face a Texans team that doesn't provide many opportunities for defensive scores. They'll need Jacoby Jones, in a homecoming of sorts, to come up large in the return game.
14
Jets
at Patriots
Rex Ryan will need every trick in the book to create defensive fantasy points on the road against the Pats. Of course, he's got a pretty big book.
15
Rams
vs. Packers
Jeff Fisher is working wonders with his defense, and Chris Long and Robert Quinn should generate more than a few sacks against a Green Bay line that's allowing almost four QB takedowns a game.
16
Buccaneers
vs. Saints
Aqib Talib made a lot of plays for the Bucs; now it's on Ronde Barber to bait Drew Brees into a mistake or three.
17
Titans
at Bills
With both the Chiefs and Eagles off this week the Bills are the active NFL leader in giveaways. Good thing, too, as the Titans are lousy at creating them.
18
Lions
at Bears
You've got Ndamukong Suh on the one side and Jay Cutler on the other, so there are definitely ways this could go right for the Lions.
19
Texans
vs. Ravens
How will the Texans respond to getting discount double-checked in prime time? Won't be easy against a Baltimore offense that takes good care of the quarterback and the football.
TIER 4
20
Seahawks
at 49ers
We'd be a lot more likely to see bad Alex Smith in Seattle; by the Bay it's a tougher row to hoe for the Seahawks.
21
Giants
vs. Redskins
One way to end the RG3/Vick comparisons: point out how Washington has the fewest giveaways in the league. The Giants, with the second-most INTs in the league, will test that theory.
22
Saints
at Buccaneers
The Saints aren't pressuring the quarterback or generating turnovers like they used to. Insert your own tired bounty joke here.
23
Colts
vs. Browns
The Colts have a new system, a ton of injuries, and the fewest takeaways in the league. Perhaps Brandon Weeden can help with that.
24
Cowboys
at Panthers
The Cowboys have created an abysmal four turnovers this season; as you'd expect, they have zero defensive touchdowns to show for it.
25
Raiders
vs. Jaguars
Only one fantasy defense is more inept (less ept?) at creating opportunities for defensive points than the anemic Raiders.
26
Jaguars
at Raiders
Fortunately for the Raiders, that even more inept (or less ept, as it were) defense is on the other side of the ball this week.
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