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 3, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Henry Mondeaux (99) and linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (58 percent rostered) at BAL

Normally, I don’t recommend a defense that is more than 50 percent rostered. However, the Steelers should get a mention here. After all, the Pittsburgh Steelers defense has scored a league-best 9.0 fantasy football points per game over the last three weeks. A whopping 15 sacks, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions have been scored by the Steelers in their last three games.

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent in week 18 will be the Baltimore Ravens. Who, just like the Steelers, also still have a shot at a playoff appearance. The Ravens have allowed 18 sacks, three fumble recoveries, three interceptions, and one defensive touchdown for 7.2 fantasy football points per game to opposing defenses over the last five weeks.

Good chance, then, for the Pittsburgh Steelers defense to shore up its supremacy.

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