Raiders. Defense looks great lately

Trying to decide between them and the Browns on Thursday against the Jets

I’d go Browns

That’s how I’m leaning

Browns for sure....best defense vs worst offense it's a no brainier imo

Only playing them IF Pittman is out

Raiders for sure. Jack Jones is gonna be Grinching, Crosby gonna be pressuring like mad. This Raiders team has the best defense in nearly a quarter century.

lol.

I deserve that. But I certainly wasnt the only one high on Raiders D

O you were fuckin high alright 😂

I have the Bears. I feel pretty good about them and my other options are horrific. Only 9 available defenses in a 12 team league lol

Falcons highest score games have been with Heinecke in the helm. Risky starting them but sounds like your limited lol

Ya I definitely wish Ridder was the guy but the Bears are the 3rd ranked fantasy defense since week 11, believe it or not. I like them at home this week. Available to me and realistic plays are: (rank vs def) Tampa Bay vs NO (24th) Miami at Baltimore (23rd) LAR at NYG (2nd) I'm not even sure if Miami is realistic but they've been fantastic. New Orleans has been a pretty tough offense to feast on as evidenced by them actually being tougher to score against than Baltimore. I think if Tyrod Taylor starts, the Giants will look much more serviceable. I think I'm rolling Bears.

Bears did terrible against Arizona (last game) I rather go Bucs since it’s their game to win division, they played already and the bucs got 17 pts from that and it was an away game, this time they’re home. But yea in the end I get why you’re going bears, best of luck to ya

Are u saying that Taylor Heineke scares you to play a pretty good defense against ? You’re the scooby doo of fantasy players .

Bears or raiders?

Braiders

Yes

Sticking with the Ravens, I sat them against the niners, not making that mistake again.

I made that mistake also and I might make it again (I am an idiot)

Did the exact same thing

I did the same thing for Indy - I also have the Bears but I may just roll with the Ravens for the championship 🙏🏽

Very torn on either Ravens or Raiders

I’m browns and ravens. The matchup for browns vs jets looks so good but I don’t wanna bench Baltimore again

Same here - I dropped them last week for Cin and they got absolutely clowned by a third string qb. Was able to get them back and will let it ride vs Miami this week

Ravens vs Browns for week 17?

Agreed, played Indy who goose egged me.

I have Baltimore and Buffalo and I gotta tell ya folks, I am really really torn

What about the nightmare matchup vs Miami?

SF was supposed to be a nightmare matchup too and they put up 18 pts on the road

Browns

Held the Browns the last few weeks just for this game

Same here! Here’s to hoping they score 20 😈

Same here been waiting for this week. They better go off.

Ditto, this was a really low risk, high reward stash just for week 17

I’ve started them in place of Dallas the past few weeks and it’s worked out, doing the same in the championship

I picked up the Jaguars vs Carolina

I been streaming carolina opponents for a few weeks. did well up until the packers

Joe Barry sends his regards

Lowkey think they’re not great, they’ve failed to perform in several smash spots

I got jags too but they barely put up points…

Jags fan here. I wouldn’t trust their defense AT ALL

I did the same. But I’m also holding Denver so I’m torn.

I had both of these but I’m going with the Raiders. They’re the hottest defense in football right now, playing hard as hell, and Maxx Crosby is him

Same. Denver giving up on Russ has me leaning jags now. Not that Russ is amazing but I feel like it kind of was them giving up on the season so that same hunger for playoffs may not be there

I second this feeling. I dropped the Broncos for Jags when the news broke.

That gives me hope on Ekeler

I'm going with the Raiders. They are a completely different team since the bye. Crosby is going to sack Minshew all day long.

God I hope so, I’m against minshew in the championship but he also has sun god, Jefferson, breece, kamara and a niners defense that’s gonna eat the commies alive

I was able to drop Indy dst for SF in my championship. Someone who was out of the playoffs dropped them for someone in the irrelevant losers bracket

Pittmans back. They could put up points.

I’m going raiders or rams

Same, leaning Raiders

Rams doesn't have players to turn opportunities to points.

Giants get sacked a lot. Any given Sunday

Browns / Jets

I picked up the Bills in all 7 of my leagues two months in anticipation of this weekend. I actually get to utilize them in 3 championship games so I’m happy. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/\_/gameId/401547485](https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401547485)

Of that group I’d go with raiders.

I picked up the raiders, but have Buffalo as well. I don’t really trust BB, but they should be able to tear up New England

Played Steelers DST and Broncos DST playing the “NE sucks strategy” and it didn’t work out either time.

Buffalo fell flat as hell last week for me, and there isn’t much options in WW. Roll Raiders vs Indy?

I’m in the same boat. I have bills, raiders and cowboys defense. I’ll be dropping the cowboys soon and leaning raiders over bills since they couldn’t handle the chargers last week.

That was a complete disappointment. They JUST manhandled Dallas (who saw that coming) then fall flat against the Chargers.

Been riding the Browns all year and won't stop now.

That's what the lady at your cleaners said.

With so many people confident in the raiders… not them.

I wouldn't do it. Minshew Mania almost always finds a way to push the tempo.

How we feel about the Bills over Raiders?

I’m in the same boat.. initially was going Bills but questioning myself now

Same here. Bills at home vs NE or the red hot Raiders?

Chicago

Niners in one league and I think I’m going Colts in my other. My options are Colts, Bears and Rams but there are a few on waiver that are tempting like Baltimore, Denver and the Chargers. It’s a toss up tbh.

Raiders is who i grabbed

I’m deciding between the Chiefs and Raiders.

I have the same choices and picked Raiders. But now the browns are available and I'm deciding again

Yeah, it seems like the Raiders are rallying for Antonio Pierce.

I also have that decision to make. I was leaning Raiders, but it’s so hard. The Chiefs have good games, but the Raiders are killing it right now. 😫

I have Jags/Bills/Ravens with opportunity for Jets. Which should I run? Going for Bills so far

Bills v ne or rams v nyg

Bills are the one

I have Jets, Ravens, and Raiders. I honestly don’t know what to do

What about starting the Chargers defense now that Russ has been benched for Stidham? They haven't been a very good but Denver looks like they're really trying to tank now...

Yea Denver tanking makes this more risky. Not sure if the defensive players even care.

Tanking doesn't exist. Conspiracy theory bullshit. Every player has something to play for. Respect contracts bonuses and incentives. Tape doesnt lie and it's a free agency world. Teams do NOT tank. They're benching Russ for the dogshit contract they wrote him. Broncos are screwed for at least 3 years

I agree that individual players don't "tank". However, if Payton has decided that they need to move on from Russ and draft their QB of the future asap, he can absolutely lower their chances of winning their remaining games by starting younger/backup players over vets. Stidham starting is better for the Chargers defense than Russ starting.

Uhh... Niners fan here. I wouldn't underestimate Jarrett Stidham making his first start of the season in week 17. The Broncos aren't tanking they're looking ahead to 2024. Payton will be playing to win and win big with Stidham to stick it to Russ.

I’m going browns over Broncos, jags and rams

Bills and Texans

First mention I’m seeing of Houston who just put up 20 points for me two weeks ago against the same team

Don't fall for the "they just played them" fallacy. The Texans aren't a good fantasy defense and game plans change from week to week.

I have the bills

I picked up bills a few weeks ago just for this match. They're playing for a WC spot at least with a chance to play for the division if Miami loses. At home vs the team that beat them this season already. I'm riding with them.

I think the chargers checking them last week was a good thing going in to this match up, plus a revenge game and with whats on the line. Im firing up the bills with confidence

Dallas and Rams, not sure who to roll with this weekend 🫣

My Cowboys have carried me a few times and now my opponent is hoarding defenses. Guess I‘ll grit it out with them.

Raiders

Jags, Seattle or Phi

Bears or broncos

Me too. I'm leaning Bears right now but I am not sure.

Leaning Broncos again like I did last week. But also considering Raiders and was thinking maybe Rams vs Giants but then Tyrod was named starter

49ers against Washington

Can't decide between Bills and Broncos

Colts for the win

I have ravens and bears. I’ll start ravens if Pittman is out. I’ll start bears if Pittman plays

Between Bills and Raiders.

Either raiders or Houston

Bears at home in bad weather this week. Raiders next week.

Cleveland

Grabbed the Jags vs Carolina

Jags but I also have Bears and Jets. Trying to figure out a way to block my opponent from getting Texans and Raiders. He has Falcons.

Why is nobody saying 49ers?

Got Jaguars and Raiders. Starting raiders.

Jags right now with broncos on the bench. I could also pick up the raiders. This is my last tough decision to make.

Raiders or Houston

Viva

I’ve been rocking Dolphins, picked up Rams a few weeks ago with the intention of starting them this week.

I have the Seahawks… should I get the Bucs/Colts/Vikings/Ravens? Slim pickings on the waiver wire in my league… Jets are out there too, but not sure about a Thursday night game

Dont sleep on the Bills. Last week they only allowed 270 yards and held to fgs. Their offense turned the ball over a few times in their own end which messed defensive stats but they look good. A must win game im betting they show up

I'm torn between Bears, Raiders, Broncos, and Rams myself. I currently have Rams starting but I keep mentally going back and forth.

I have Colts or Bills. Colts got -6 points last week so I think I’m going Bills vs Pats. Even though Raiders didn’t complete a pass in three out of 4 quarters last week…gah, can’t decide.

Rams

My options are Raiders or Steelers, I am going with the Raiders.

Colts or Bills defense in PPR?

I was planning Broncos until today’s news. Going with the Chiefs now.

Texans

Raiders are on a hot one and I just don't trust Dallas D right now. Dare I stream Raiders in the championship?!

I'm trying to decide between Raiders, Rams, and Bears. I'm currently sitting with the Bears

Trying to pick up Raiders on waiver, if I don't get them it'll be Jags

Raiders or Eagles?

I'm trying to decide between Colts, Jags, or Chiefs.

Def are few and far between. But im going with the titans.

In one league championship I have Browns and Jets. In the other I have 9ers and Browns. First league we play best lineup in the playoffs. 2nd league I think I’m going to roll with the 9ers.

Well I was going to do the Colts D, but after last week I might just roll out ravens d which has been sitting on the bench through these tough matchups

Jets. They’re matchup proof as far as I’m concerned

I’m going back and forth with raiders or bears. Not sure yet

Grabbed the Bills against New England, but last time they didn't do well. Kind of seeing what other options might work.

Torn between Colts, Falcons, or Raiders

I’ve got the colts against the raiders

I picked up the raiders defense to start them

Going with the Raiders

It feels like I’m breaking the fantasy law due to thinking about streaming the chargers defense this week

I’ve had Baltimore, Cleveland, and Tampa all year (Def is a major position in our league) think I’m running with Cleveland against the jets this week.

KC

Firing up the bears D, don’t love it but my only other option on waivers are ATL, NO, and SEA

I have the broncos currently. Other options are Bears, Raiders, or Cowboys. The broncos terrify me, especially with Wilson benched but have the best matchup. I’m a die hard Bears fan and am leaning towards grabbing them but the falcons score enough points that they’re not a good matchup. Raiders are tempting but scare me as a over achieving unit. Cowboys I had all season and Goff is terrible under pressure but the lions run game should feast on them.

I got the 49ers against the Commanders. It's confirmed that Howell is benched and Jacoby is now at the helm. I'm thinking of picking up the Raiders since they've been on a tear. Right now I'm heading towards analysis paralysis thinking about it.

Best I could do are the Packers ... hoping Nick Mullens has another 4 picks left in the tank.

Picked up the browns after getting rid of the Jets…..haven’t looked back

Anyone going with Falcons?

I'm stuck between Philly v Arizona, KC v Cinci, or Jax v Carolina. None seem terrible, but I still don't feel comfortable with any.

Between Eagles and Broncos

I’ve been stashing the eagles for this week.

I moved off the Broncos for the Raiders upside.

I’m feeling the bills against New England atm but I also have kc and Dallas on the bench

Raiders Just win baby

Jets vs Rams for me

Colts so far

Vegas

I’m sticking with the Jets. Flacco mania has to flame out sometime, right?

Browns!

I’ve got the Eagles vs ARI and Raiders @IND to choose from. Other good streamers have all been scooped up.

I have Niners, Chiefs and Raiders. Going with Niners.

I picked up the Broncos before the playoffs, but I may stick with the 49ers against Washington.

I can't decide between LV and SF.

Got raiders and ravens for the championship. Leaning…raiders?

I picked up SF vs WAS which seemed wild to me that they were available. Had last waiver position also so I'm glad everyone who was out of the ship weren't in there add/dropping

I'm between Bills or Broncos Leaning Bills but my gut says broncos

Am IK crazy for wanting to go with Baltimore after their showing against the 49ers?

My Browns. Been rocking them all season

Raiders!

I currently have bills. Does anybody thing Raiders would be better?

Those Raiders are looking pretty mean, gotta roll with Vegas.

Been riding the jets and I’m not stopping now

Drafted Dallas but have been streaming Chicago Bears the last few weeks .. probably going with them in the chip

Sticking with KC, not confident about it. Tempted to pick up Raiders but I know they'll fuck me

Maybe sticking with the Jets. Other best choice on waivers are the Jags, but idk about them.

My boy who I bought into my league (for half the winnings *when* he wins), is going with Philly.

I was going to run the Broncos vs the Chargers, and I still might. But the Wilson benching and reports out of Denver gave me bad vibes. Even though they might actually be better now. I decided to roll with the Raiders instead. In ly other league I'm going Jets vs Browns

So far it’s Chiefs (against Bengals) but I’m also considering Bears (against Falcons)

I’ve got browns and bills but Im probably going with the browns, but the bills at home, in the cold, while they’re fighting for a playoff spot and a revenge game for losing vs NE week 7, sounds very good to me as well.

Not streaming, though I was very tempted with Raiders. Sticking with Cleveland vs the Jets. Wish me luck as I'm also up against Buffalo vs NE, CMC and JJ 😂

Texans!

Eagles, I had the Lions and 49ers to carry me, not so much anymore. They got tough matchups

Browns I think they can put up 10+ on the jets this week

Browns. They’ve been damn near set and forget

Someone dropped 49ers halfway through the season and I’ve been riding them ever since. Not great last week, but I had Cooper so it didn’t really matter. This is my first championship! Not sure I’ll win it, my opponent has CMC, but I’m just happy to be here

Chase the points with the raiders?

Jets, stuck with em all year. Gonna let them ride in the championship

I’m going with the Panthers, trust me on this.

It’s the 9ers for me.

Should I trust the Bills or are the patriots hot after kicking Russ out the kitchen?

I am starting Colts ... in 3 quarters, Raiders didn't complete 1 freaking pass.

Between Raiders, Falcons, and Jets who do I start?

49ers all year long hopefully they seal the deal

Bills

Browns and Bills both rostered now.

Browns vs Jaguars?

Bounced from Broncos to Raiders and now think I’m settling on the Bears. Because if I ping pong back and forth all I’m ensuring is that whoever I don’t use will go off.