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.
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If you need a lot of points in a hurry for your fantasy football team in Week 8, get your hands on one of these fantasy defenses. These defense rankings show the top four defensive plays that are sure to be valuable.
1. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers are at home against the Raiders. What more do you want? The Raiders are horrible and the Chargers are hot. Expect greatness.
2. Chicago Bears
Although not the dominant defense we’ve gotten used to in the fantasy world, the Bears are still dangerous. They should have success in Week 8 against the Browns.
3. Indianapolis Colts
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There are a number of juicy matchups for fantasy football defenses in Week 6. If your fantasy team could use a dominant defensive performance this week, try to get your hands on one of these defenses.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles have a defense that can make plays. Going against the inept Oakland Raiders, the Eagles should put up a ton of fantasy points.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Cleveland Browns were horrible on offense last week. That won’t change this week as the Browns travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers.
3. Green Bay Packers
The Packers have an underrated fantasy defense and this week …read more

Are you looking for a defense for your fantasy football team in Week 3? Here are the top 12 best defenses for the upcoming fantasy week. As long as you are starting one of these teams as your fantasy defense, you can be confident that you’ve made a good choice.
1. Baltimore Ravens
The Browns with no Jamal Lewis? Good time.
2. Pittsburgh Steelers
Steelers good week in and week out.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
Chiefs at home should be healthy week.
4. Green Bay Packers
The Rams aren’t much of an opponent.
5. Chicago Bears
The Seahawks will be missing Hasselbeck.
6. New York Jets
The Jets look like a monster this …read more

Even though the Pittsburgh Steelers technically won their opening game of the 2009 NFL regular season, they also suffered a big loss when Troy Polamalu injured his knee. Preliminary findings point to a sprained left MCL, however the Steelers will put the five-time Pro Bowl player through more tests.
If Polamalu has just a sprained left MLC, his likely return date is between Week 4 and Week 9. Considering that the team has a Week 8 bye, there’s a good chance that the Steelers would play it conservative and hold Polamalu out until Week 9.
For fantasy football purposes, this move could …read more

A strong fantasy football team usually has a stout fantasy defense holding down the fort. Here’s a look at the best of the best fantasy football defenses for the 2009 fantasy NFL season.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers won a Super Bowl last year thanks to their great defensive unit. In 2009 fantasy football, their defense should be dominant once again.

2. New York Giants
With a defense that can get to the quarterback and plays with impressive physicality, the Giants make things happen on the defensive end on a weekly basis.

Pittsburgh Steelers D
There’s no question that Pittsburgh has the best defense for fantasy football purposes this weekend in Week 3 of the playoffs. They were the best defense in the league during the regular season and in this game they will be taking on the weakest offensive team still alive.
Baltimore Ravens D
Although the Ravens are the underdog in this game, don’t overlook their defense. Baltimore boasts a number of playmakers who can take a turnover and return it to the end zone. Considering this will undoubtedly be a low scoring affair, feel confident starting Baltimore’s D.
Philadelphia Eagles D
The Eagles might …read more

1) Baltimore Ravens
Best defense in the league has a good matchup.
2) Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles are rolling and could bottle Vikings.
3) Indianapolis Colts
Colts defense has been scoring fantasy points.
4) Minnesota Vikings
Pressure on McNabb could cause a big game.
5) Miami Dolphins
Going against a rookie QB makes Miami startable.
6) Atlanta Falcons
High risk, high reward type start this weekend.
7) Arizona Cardinals
Defense hasn’t been much to brag about lately.
8) San Diego Chargers
Bad defense against good offense.

D Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are the best defensive team in the NFL and their defensive ways have translated well over to fantasy football. The Steelers have been extremely effective in the last few weeks and are a safe start every game.
D Indianapolis Colts
With the playoffs quickly approaching, the Indianapolis Colts are playing very good defense. Their only sub par defensive game came against the Detroit Lions — surprisingly enough. Overall, the Colts are showing Super Bowl level defense.
D Minnesota Vikings
Even though the Vikings aren’t healthy and also have to worry about some suspensions on the defensive side of the …read more

Shawne Merriman of the San Diego Chargers has decided to have surgery on his knee and will miss the rest of the season. Merriman played in Week 1 with two partially torn ligaments in his knee.
In the offseason, Shawne Merriman contemplated surgery but decided against it. A week into the 2008 NFL season, Merriman has switched gears and will proceed with the reconstructive surgery.
With Merriman out for the season, this makes the San Diego Chargers fantasy defense less valuable. Merriman is the player who attacked the quarterback and caused havoc on the field. While the Chargers …read more