DE Maxx Crosby and the Las Vegas Raiders face the Cleveland Browns in Week 12. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Are the Broncos your starting fantasy football defense? Does your regular starter have a bye or a bad matchup and you’re looking for help at the position this week? Well, you’re in luck! Here’s a look at my Fab's Five defense streamers for Week 12!
_Note: Defenses listed are started in fewer than 50% of ESPN.com fantasy leagues._
**Bills defense at Texans (32%):** The Bills' defense has not been one of the more reliable options in fantasy football, but this week’s matchup against the Texans makes him a viable streamer. C.J. Stroud is out of action once again, so backup Davis Mills will make another start. That makes Buffalo’s defense well worth a look, and it’s widely available in a lot of fantasy leagues. If you’re in need, add and start them.
**Falcons defense at Saints (30.4%):** The Falcons defense is frustrating (to say the least) in fantasy leagues, both as a starting option and as a matchup. Still, it’s worth a roll of the dice in an NFC South contest against rookie quarterback Tyler Shough and a questionable Saints offense. The Saints are tied for fifth in terms of the most giveaways, and only the Titans have averaged fewer points per game this season.
**49ers defense vs. Panthers (12.9%):** The Niners defense hasn’t been very fantasy friendly this season, as injuries have really hurt the team’s effectiveness. Still, a matchup against the Panthers makes this unit a viable streamer. Carolina’s offensive line has allowed 27 sacks, and they’re tied for the fifth-most giveaways (15) on the year. That makes the 49ers worth a look if you’re in need.
**Raiders defense vs. Browns (10.8%):** The Raiders have one of the worst fantasy defenses in the NFL, but this week’s matchup against the Browns and rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders makes it worth a look. Sanders is making his first NFL start, and he didn’t look all that great in place of the injured Dillon Gabriel last week. So, managers who don’t mind taking a gamble at defense could use Las Vegas.
**Saints defense vs. Falcons (1.0%):** Much like a lot of this week’s streaming defenses, the Saints have not been great in fantasy leagues. However, this week’s matchup against the Falcons and Kirk Cousins makes it worth a dice roll. Atlanta has lost Michael Penix Jr. for the season, and Drake London is also out of action due to a knee injury. That will really hurt the Falcons, so the Saints DST could take advantage.