I'm a big fan of the matchup defense, meaning you choose your defense based more on who the defense is playing than the defense itself.
That allows you to get a solid defense each week, without burning a high pick in your draft. This week, you should be able to grab one of the top five defenses off the wavier wire.
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Last Update: Sept. 18
Other Rankings: QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF
| Rank & Team | Opponent | Notes |
| 1. Texans | @NYG | The Texans are a great matchup play because they face the turnover-prone Giants. |
| 2. Patriots | OAK | The Patriots are a good play this week because they face the Oakland offense. |
| 3. Bengals | TEN | The Bengals are usually worth starting and this week is no different. |
| 4. Panthers | PIT | I'm not high on the Panthers defense this year, but they are still worth starting. |
| 5. Ravens | @CLE | Baltimore is a decent matchup option if you're hurting this week. |
| 6. Seahawks | DEN | It's a tough matchup for the Seahawks this week. |
| 7. 49ers | @ARI | The 49ers defense has down well thus far. |
| 8. Cardinals | SF | Not the best matchup for the Cards, but they've done well so far. |
| 9. Broncos | SEA | Denver doesn't have the greatest matchup, but you could do worse. |
| 10. Colts | @JAC | The Colts defense isn't that good, but if you're desperate, they have a good matchup. |