Start em Sit em Defenses for Week 12

Start ‘Em Defenses

1. New York Giants

Coming off a solid performance against the New England Patriots, the Giants’ defense is primed for success. The Patriots’ offense has struggled, and the Giants capitalized with six takeaways and four sacks last week. While the Giants tend to give up points, their upside is significant, making them an attractive option for Week 12. They are widely available in fantasy leagues, with around 3% rostered on platforms like Yahoo.

2. Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are a sneaky start this week against the New Orleans Saints. With the Saints dealing with quarterback injuries and uncertainties, the Falcons’ defense could exploit the situation. Jameis Winston, known for both touchdowns and turnovers, may start for the Saints. The Falcons have excelled at limiting big plays all season, which could lead to turnovers if Winston airs it out. While it’s a bit of a gamble, the potential upside makes the Falcons an intriguing play.

3. Denver Broncos

The Broncos are on a four-game winning streak, and their defense is clicking. They’ve been tied for the most takeaways since Week 5, have allowed the second-lowest QB rating, and boast the fifth-highest QB pressure rate. Going up against a Cleveland Browns offense struggling with quarterback issues, the Broncos are a surprising but strong start for Week 12. With Dorian Thompson Robinson and PJ Walker’s struggles, the Broncos could limit the Browns to fewer than 20 points.