5 streaming defenses to target for fantasy football week 18

By Chris Nass | Jan 6, 2022

Jan 2, 2022; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals free safety Jessie Bates (30) congratulates Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi (65) for a tackle in the first quarter during a Week 17 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati. Mandatory Credit: Kareem Elgazzar-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 2, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Jerry Tillery (99) and defensive end Joey Bosa (97) celebrate after a sack of Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) in the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Los Angeles Chargers (19 percent rostered) at LV

Over the last five weeks, the Los Angeles Chargers put up the third-best defense in the league with 8.2 fantasy football points per game. In those five weeks, the Chargers tallied 11 sacks, five fumble recoveries, four interceptions, and one defensive touchdown. Similar numbers should be possible against the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Raiders have allowed 8.4 fantasy football points to opposing defenses over the last five weeks. This is the sixth-most points allowed in the league over that period. The other stats also point to a good matchup for the Los Angeles Chargers: 12 sacks allowed, seven fumble recoveries, five interceptions, and one defensive touchdown.

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