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    Week One Defense Question - Steelers or Saints?

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    HeadOverHeart
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    Posted: Sep. 7, 2009 - 2:17 PM ET #1

    I currently have the Steelers defense but am thinking about picking up the Saints for Week One.

    Here's my defense scoring:

    1 - 10 PA = 5 points


    I am thinking the Saints return game might take one back against the shitty Lions kick coverage.  Also, with Stafford starting, he is good for a bunch of sacks and turnovers.  Also, there is a shot the Lions don't score more than 10 points and I get a bonus.

    Steelers get the Titans, who are more than competent.  Titans should score more than 10 points and the Steelers don't any any kind of return game.

    To do this, I will have to drop Josh Morgan out of my line-up.

    What do you guys think?  Should I pick-up the Saints for Week One and drop Morgan, or play it out with the Steelers?

    Thanks.
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    I currently have the Steelers defense but am thinking about picking up the Saints for Week One.

    Here's my defense scoring:

    1 - 10 PA = 5 points


    I am thinking the Saints return game might take one back against the shitty Lions kick coverage.  Also, with Stafford starting, he is good for a bunch of sacks and turnovers.  Also, there is a shot the Lions don't score more than 10 points and I get a bonus.

    Steelers get the Titans, who are more than competent.  Titans should score more than 10 points and the Steelers don't any any kind of return game.

    To do this, I will have to drop Josh Morgan out of my line-up.

    What do you guys think?  Should I pick-up the Saints for Week One and drop Morgan, or play it out with the Steelers?

    Thanks.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 7, 2009 - 2:20 PM ET #2

    Sorry, the scoring system didn't paste right.

    Fumbles Recovered - 2 points
    INTs - 2 points
    Sack - 1 point
    Def/Sp Team TD - 8 points
    Safety - 2 points
    0 Points Against - 10 points
    1-10 Points Against - 5 points
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    Sorry, the scoring system didn't paste right.

    Fumbles Recovered - 2 points
    INTs - 2 points
    Sack - 1 point
    Def/Sp Team TD - 8 points
    Safety - 2 points
    0 Points Against - 10 points
    1-10 Points Against - 5 points
     
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    Posted: Sep. 7, 2009 - 10:03 PM ET #3

    Saints game should be high scoring...you could gamble on them, but there is a reason you took the steelers d.  titans overachieved a little last year and with them playing the champs on opening night on  national tv, I think big turnovers, sacks, and a few pts.
     
    I'd roll with the steelers.
     
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    Saints game should be high scoring...you could gamble on them, but there is a reason you took the steelers d.  titans overachieved a little last year and with them playing the champs on opening night on  national tv, I think big turnovers, sacks, and a few pts.
     
    I'd roll with the steelers.
     
     
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    Posted: Sep. 7, 2009 - 10:40 PM ET #4

    Steelers all the way.  You didn't pick Steelers D so you could sit them on the bench.  If you wanted to play the matchups week by week you shouldn't have wasted an early pick on defense. 
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    Steelers all the way.  You didn't pick Steelers D so you could sit them on the bench.  If you wanted to play the matchups week by week you shouldn't have wasted an early pick on defense. 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 8, 2009 - 1:09 PM ET #5

    Start Pitt D every week regardless of who they're playing! You'd rarely say a defense is matchup proof, but that's the case here.
     
    Plus I think the Lions offense will be pretty solid this year. A decent preseason isn't enough to sell me on the Saints D. And I think there is supposed to be some sort of ruling today on Grant & Smith.
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    Start Pitt D every week regardless of who they're playing! You'd rarely say a defense is matchup proof, but that's the case here.
     
    Plus I think the Lions offense will be pretty solid this year. A decent preseason isn't enough to sell me on the Saints D. And I think there is supposed to be some sort of ruling today on Grant & Smith.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 9, 2009 - 6:39 PM ET #6

    Thanks guys. 
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    Thanks guys. 
     
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    Posted: Sep. 9, 2009 - 7:06 PM ET #7

    I would have to agree with everyone else.  If you were willing to draft the Steelers D over other position players available (as you did), then stick with your original thought that they are the best D and play them no matter what.
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    I would have to agree with everyone else.  If you were willing to draft the Steelers D over other position players available (as you did), then stick with your original thought that they are the best D and play them no matter what.
     
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    Posted: Sep. 9, 2009 - 7:33 PM ET #8

    Thing is, my scoring in the league gives no penalties for points allowed.  Lions could stack 60 on the Saints and it doesn't hurt me.  I only get a bonus if they hold them to 10 or less.

    I think Tenn will get at least 11 points.  Lions?  Not so sure with Stafford starting and both Smith and Grant playing for the Saints (not suspended).

    Tenn is a much smarter team who will run it more, making less chances for sacks and INTs.  Lions will play from behind so they will try to chuck the ball desperately = SACKS, INTs, FORCED FUMBLES.

    Plus, Steelers have ZERO return game.  Saints are one of the Top 10 teams in the League in returns and Top 5 in punt returns.  Lions special teams are worst in the league and they can't stop anyone on punt returns.....  Great chance for Bush or Rod Harper to break one.

    I think I will go with the Saints for this week as I think the Steelers will NOT score on special teams and the Titans will put up at least 11 points.  With the Lions, I think they have a chance of staying 10 or less and of giving up a return TD.

    Thanks again everyone for your input!  Steelers back in next week! 
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    Thing is, my scoring in the league gives no penalties for points allowed.  Lions could stack 60 on the Saints and it doesn't hurt me.  I only get a bonus if they hold them to 10 or less.

    I think Tenn will get at least 11 points.  Lions?  Not so sure with Stafford starting and both Smith and Grant playing for the Saints (not suspended).

    Tenn is a much smarter team who will run it more, making less chances for sacks and INTs.  Lions will play from behind so they will try to chuck the ball desperately = SACKS, INTs, FORCED FUMBLES.

    Plus, Steelers have ZERO return game.  Saints are one of the Top 10 teams in the League in returns and Top 5 in punt returns.  Lions special teams are worst in the league and they can't stop anyone on punt returns.....  Great chance for Bush or Rod Harper to break one.

    I think I will go with the Saints for this week as I think the Steelers will NOT score on special teams and the Titans will put up at least 11 points.  With the Lions, I think they have a chance of staying 10 or less and of giving up a return TD.

    Thanks again everyone for your input!  Steelers back in next week! 
     
     
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    Posted: Sep. 9, 2009 - 7:36 PM ET #9

    Just to let you know too, by strategy was to draft a defense in the 14th Round of 15 in my 10-team league.  Thing was, at the 11th Round, everyone I was targeting was off the board and everyone I wanted was deeper sleeper than 11th Round......guys in my league are sharp.  So, I just say to hell with it and grabbed the Steelers.

    First time ever in almost a decade of fantasy football that I have had a premier defense.  Wow.  Wonder what that is going to be like?  Hahaha...

    Have fun Sunday guys!
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    Just to let you know too, by strategy was to draft a defense in the 14th Round of 15 in my 10-team league.  Thing was, at the 11th Round, everyone I was targeting was off the board and everyone I wanted was deeper sleeper than 11th Round......guys in my league are sharp.  So, I just say to hell with it and grabbed the Steelers.

    First time ever in almost a decade of fantasy football that I have had a premier defense.  Wow.  Wonder what that is going to be like?  Hahaha...

    Have fun Sunday guys!
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