Selecting a defense isn't as glamorous as selecting a quarterback, but it needs to be done. Below the premium line are three GPP defenses, and two cash game defenses. We take into consideration Vegas numbers, home/away, and various team stats. Teams with good special teams play also get a boost, given they have the ability to enhance your upside. Then there are consistent cash game options like Seattle, who fell below 9 FanDuel points in just five games last season. Dive in below with me, and let's sort out some defenses.
Wild Card Round Defenses
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| Salary | Opponent | Opposing Team Total | Opponent TO Per Game | Cafe Value | Projection |
| $4,800 | Raiders | 16.75 | 0.9 | 14.33 | 10.32 |
Seattle Seahawks come in as a great defense and should be a chalk defense for the week. A home matchup with Detroit is a plus for them, but Houston-Oakland should be the grossest game of the week. Both teams are playing with incompetent quarterbacks. Oakland has the lowest team total of the weekend, and whether it's Connor Cook or Matt McGloin, it will be a downgrade. Houston ranks eighth against the pass, and 17th against the run.
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