Let’s take a look at how all the defenses stack up for Week 16:
- San Francisco 49ers – at Seattle
- Baltimore Ravens – vs. Cleveland
- Pittsburgh Steelers – vs. St. Louis
- Houston Texans – at Indianapolis
- Green Bay Packers – vs. Chicago
- Cincinnati Bengals – vs. Arizona
- Tennessee Titans – vs. Jacksonville
- Seattle Seahawks – vs. San Francisco
- New England Patriots – vs. Miami
- New York Jets – vs. New York Giants
- Detroit Lions – vs. San Diego
- New York Giants – at New York Jets
- Arizona Cardinals – at Cincinnati
- Washington Redskins – vs. Minnesota
- Kansas City Chiefs – vs. Oakland
Thoughts:
- I know the Pittsburgh Steelers have been far from what we expected them to be in 2011, but a matchup with the St. Louis Rams has to have you salivating. St. Louis is scoring just 11.9 points per game, while the Steelers have limited the points against this season. The real question is if Pittsburgh will be able to do the extra things (sacks, interceptions, etc.), but consider them a good play in all formats.
- The Green Bay Packers may (and it is no sure thing that they do) dial things down a notch in preparation of the playoffs. However, does that actually work in their defenses favor? If they aren’t amassing a monster lead the defense is actually going to have to play all game. If Jay Cutler and Matt Forte were healthy there would be some concern, but without them the Packers defense should be considered a good play.
- Can the Detroit Lions silence the San Diego Chargers offense? The Lions defense has been very good this season, but San Diego is on an absolute roll. I would consider the Lions a borderline option, at best.
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I have both the broncos and Seattle defenses and need to pick one. I see broncos aren’t in the mix above. How would you compare one vs the other in a league with scoring based on points and yards allowed, turnovers, and sacks? Thanks!
Opinions on line up any sugjested changes
starters
Qb: Aaron rodgers
Rb: Reggie Bush
Rb: Michael Bush
Rb/wr: Michael Turner
Wr: Miles Austin
Wr: Hakeem Nicks
Te: Anthony Fasono
D/st: Cincinnati
K: S Janakowski
bench
fitzpatrick
grossman
demeryus Thomas
heth miller
jarod cook
Same thing. seattle or denver? gotta love denvers upside vs a buffalo team just going through the motions…
Randy – I would probably still go Seattle.
kyle – Not much you can do with that. It’s tough having Thomas on the bench, but you are loaded. I’d keep things as is
Muddy cleats – Yea, I can understand that, but it’s not like SF has a high-powered offense. Seattle’s D has been very good this season and I would have more faith in them.
Newton
Peterson
Spiller
Bey
Fitz
Gronkowski
Akers
49ers
Bench
Pierre Thomas
Chris Johnson (ankle injury)
Crabtree
Nate Washington
Gostowski
Packers
Spiller for CJ cuz CJ has a bum ankle. Now 49ers @ Seattle or Pack at home vs a weak Bears offense? Any other thoughts. Thanks!!
Definitely San Francisco for the D
As for Johnson/Spiller, with the expectations being that Johnson will play I would probably go with him but I can understand your hesitance. With your title on the line you don’t want to play someone only to lose them in the first quarterback. Spiller should have a good day as well, so it really depends on your risk tolerance.