5 streaming defenses to target for fantasy football week 17

By Chris Nass | Dec 30, 2021

Miami Dolphins defensive end Emmanuel Ogbah (91), celebrates after recovering a fumble against the New York Jets during NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium Sunday in Miami Gardens.New York Jet V Miami Dolphins 46 /

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Dec 27, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive end Marcus Davenport (rear) sacks Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /

3. New Orleans Saints (45% rostered) vs. CAR

The New Orleans Saints defense has been anything but outstanding over the last three weeks. Even though 10 sacks and two interceptions don’t read that bad – with only 5.3 fantasy football points per game, the Saints defense is in the bottom third of the league.

The Saints can certainly improve their stats in the divisional duel against the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers have allowed 12 sacks, four interceptions, and one defensive touchdown in the three games, averaging 9.3 fantasy football points per game to opposing defenses.

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