The strategy behind DTBWW is that each week, you pick up a defensethat is playing against a bad offense (preferably at home). 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 Cowboys: 7 PA (6) + 3 SK + 1 FR = 10 fantasy points
#2 Seahawks: 17 PA (2) + 4 SK + 2 INT + 1 INT TD = 14 fp
#3 Dolphins: 31 PA (0) + 6 SK + 1 INT = 7 fp

It was a good week for DTBWW, with an average score of 10.3 points. The Dolphins had the Bills under control for much of the game, but gave up 17 points late. The Cowboys and Seahawks both played well.

On the season, my #1 pick is averaging 9.5 points, my #2 pick is averaging 10.9 points and my #3 pick is averaging 6.3 points. My #2 is particularly hot, averaging 11.7 points over the last nine weeks. On the whole, DTBWW is averaging 8.9 fantasy points per game, which is about the same as the #2 DT (Minnesota).

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: San Diego Chargers (@ CLE)
The Chargers have been hot of late and they have a matchup with one of the league’s worst offenses. Even though this one is on the road, it could get pretty ugly pretty quickly.

Pick #2: New York Jets (@ BUF)
The Jets are playing better defense the last couple of weeks and even though the Buffalo offense is a little better with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center, the Bills still can’t run the ball very well, and the Jets have the #2 pass defense in the league.

Pick #3: Chicago Bears (vs. STL)
The Bears defense isn’t good, but with the Rams coming to town, Chicago has a great matchup this week.

Bonus pick: Tampa Bay (@ CAR)

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