Fantasy football advice: First look at NFL Week 3

Fantasy Football Advice: Match-ups

Using the data from the first two games this season, here are the top team matchups based on DVOA (defensive value over average) ratings for each team. We have a pretty small sample size to go off here, but it’s still worth noting which defenses have yielded the most yards and touchdowns as well as which defenses are the most vulnerable to the run and the pass.

You also have to consider which teams these defenses have played so far this year. For example, Jacksonville has faced the elite Chiefs offense and a pretty good Texans offense which has resulted in a 30th worst ranking, which is likely lower than they will end up by the end of the season. What I am saying is take these with a grain of salt.

Five Worst Defenses to Target

1. New York Giants
2. Miami
3. Jacksonville (Thursday Game)
4. Philadelphia
5. Pittsburgh

Five Worst Pass Defenses to Target

1. Miami
2. New York Giants
3. Denver
4. Philadelphia
5. Pittsburgh

Five Worst Rush Defenses to Target

1. New Orleans
2. L.A. Chargers
3. Indianapolis
4. Carolina
5. L.A. Rams

Five Best Defenses To Avoid

1. San Francisco
2. Baltimore
3. Green Bay
4. Tennessee (Thursday Night game)
5. Tampa Bay