While there aren’t a lot of great matchups for fantasy defense in Week 9, there are definitely a few that stand out from the pack. Here’s a look at the Week 9 fantasy defense rankings.
1. Green Bay Packers
The Packers are a very solid defense. Add in the fact that they are going against Josh Freeman and the Buccaneers and you have the makings of a great start.
2. New Orleans Saints
In the fantasy world, the Saints defense might be the best of the best. Their aggressive style puts fantasy points on the board. Against the Panthers, they should cause havoc.
3. Seattle …read more

1. Minnesota Vikings – The Vikings are expected to be the best.
2. San Diego Chargers – As explosive as any defense in the NFL.
3. New England Patriots – Should be stout once again in 2008.
4. Dallas Cowboys – Young defense could become elite.
5. Chicago Bears – If return game counts, Hester is the best.

Knowing the average draft position in a current year’s fantasy football draft is vital before you go into the draft. For example, if you are targeting a specific player or two, you want to know where they will likely go so you can plan accordingly. Going into a fantasy football draft without average draft position knowledge is like going into the draft blindfolded.
What are the average draft position for fantasy football players in 2008 drafts? Check below to see the average draft positions seperated by position.

Quarterbacks – Average Draft Position
Running Backs – Average Draft Position

Wide Receivers – …read more

Where should you draft your fantasy defense in a fantasy football draft? To answer that question, you should first see where defenses are going in an average 2008 fantasy football draft. Here is a look at the average draft position for fantasy defenses so far in 2008:
San Diego Chargers – Beginning of the 9th round.
Minnesota Vikings – Middle of the 9th round.
New England Patriots – Middle of the 10th round.
Dallas Cowboys – Middle of the 10th round.
Indianapolis Colts – End of the 11th round.

K David Akers, Philadelphia Eagles – Akers and the Eagles face a very favorable opponent in the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins are a sub par defensive team and their offense has been poor all season. This is a recipe for a long day of work for Akers. Donovan McNabb hasn’t been great in the red zone this season and the Eagles should find themselves in that part of the field often. Akers should be good for at least three field goals this week.
K Nate Kaeding, San Diego Chargers – Kaeding has had a horrible fantasy season. In a lot of …read more

As we pass the halfway point of the NFL season, things are starting to become clearer. One aspect of fantasy football that takes a while to sort out is the ranking of fantasy defenses.
Defenses score sporadically by nature but enough time has gone by to be able to successfully point out the top five fantasy defenses.
1) New England Patriots
The Patriots team is just on fire. Their offense is amazingly hot and their defense is becoming equally as deadly. The great thing about the Patriots is they are a playmaking defense. Their defense doesn’t sit back and wait for you …read more

Is your defense struggling? Is your defense on a bye?
If you need to pick up a new defense for Week 5, here are some defenses that could be on the waiver wire but should produce well.
New York Giants – The Giants began the season as a defense that looked absolutely horrible. Now after their Week 4 domination of the Philadelphia Eagles, they look like a very good choice. In Week 5, they take on a struggling Jets team, which makes them an ideal waiver wire pickup.
Tennessee Titans – Tennessee was a poor defensive team …read more