The strategy behind DTBWW is that each week, you pick up a defense, preferably one playing at home against a bad offense. And each week, you get pretty good numbers out of your DT position. To see how this approach performed last season, click here.

Last week, I recommended three DTBWW picks. Let’s see how they fared…

#1 Dolphins: 23 PA (0) + 3 SK + 1 INT + 1 FR = 5 fantasy points
#2 Titans: 17 PA (2) + 2 SK + 2 INT + 2 RET TD = 18 fp
#3 Cardinals: 20 PA (0) + 4 SK + 2 INT = 6 fp

The Dolphins were a little disappointing considering their opponent (TB), but they put up a serviceable point total. The Titans were excellent — TEN is averaging 14.0 fp over the last three weeks (in three very good matchups). Arizona was mediocre, but at least they didn’t put up a goose egg like my bonus pick (ATL).

On the season, my #1 pick is averaging 10.1 fantasy points, my #2 pick is averaging 10.7 fp and my #3 pick is averaging 6.8 fp. As a whole, DTBWW is averaging 9.2 fp, which are DT3 numbers. Not bad.

Let’s take a look at this week’s picks. Keep in mind that to be eligible for DTBWW, a defense must be available in at least 40% of ESPN fantasy leagues.

Pick #1: Cincinnati Bengals (@ OAK)
The Bengals are the #7 fantasy defense yet they are still available in 45% of ESPN leagues. Use this lack of respect to your advantage. They’re a good start this week against the Raiders and have the Browns and Lions at home in Week 12 and Week 13, respectively.

Pick #2: Dallas Cowboys (vs. WAS)
The Cowboys defense played pretty well against the Packers and this week they have a much easier matchup against Washington. They should come out with a lot of emotion after last week’s embarrassing setback.

Pick #3: Detroit Lions (vs. CLE)
The Browns’ offense is a mess and they will likely be without Josh Cribbs, so the Lions defense has an opportunity to dominate. It doesn’t hurt that the game is at home.

If none of these DTs are available on your league’s waiver wire, give these bonus picks a try (in this order): Cardinals (@ STL), Browns (@ DET), Dolphins (@ CAR), Jaguars (vs. Bills)


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