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Week 9 Fantasy Defense Plays
Jaguars and Broncos lead fantasy defense picks for Week 9.
In brief
Jaguars and Broncos lead fantasy defense picks for Week 9. Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos offer top streaming defenses for Week 9 fantasy football. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers lead fantasy defenses
Tampa Bay Buccaneers sit atop NFL fantasy points after eight weeks with 16 takeaways and 23 sacks.
Buccaneers' defensive strengths
Buccaneers lead NFC in run defense at 80 yards per game and allow sixth-fewest points per game at 18.9.
Buccaneers face Chicago Bears
Buccaneers travel to Chicago to face Bears after Bears dropped 34 points on Seahawks last week.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Ravens
Jacksonville Jaguars lead fantasy defense with Ravens' Joe Fagnano starting due to ankle injury.
Denver Broncos vs Panthers
Broncos rank sixth in fantasy points with 23 sacks despite Panthers' regression in offense.
Chicago Bears defense
Bears rank ninth in league total defense and fourth in run defense with 18.9 points allowed.
San Francisco 49ers vs Raiders
49ers have rebuilt defensive line with DeForest Buckner back after trade and Nick Bosa potentially returning.
Houston Texans vs Chargers
Texans sit outside top-20 in fantasy points despite having talent in defensive play.
Seattle Seahawks vs Cardinals
Seahawks lead fantasy points after losing to Bears but face Cardinals at home.
Cleveland Browns vs Saints
Browns rank sixth in pass defense with 21 sacks despite Saints' weak run game.
Cincinnati Bengals vs Falcons
Bengals rank fifth in fantasy points with Falcons leading NFC in giveaways.
Los Angeles Rams vs Commanders
Rams rank fifth in total defense with Commanders struggling to stack good games.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Jets
Chiefs have nine sacks for season but rank outside top-15 in fantasy points.
New Orleans Saints vs Browns
Saints rank third in fantasy points over last month despite giving up fifth-most yards.
Minnesota Vikings vs Bills
Vikings lead NFC in sacks with 25 but face Bills at home.
In short
Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos offer top streaming defenses for Week 9 fantasy football.
