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5 NFL defenses fantasy football owners must draft this season

By Loyal Ricks Jr

Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images
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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 12: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 12: Micah Parsons #11 of the Dallas Cowboys walks off the field after the loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in a preseason game at AT&T Stadium on August 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images) /

Fantasy Football Defense

#2 Dallas Cowboys

Winning a divisional title in the NFC East requires a lot of preparation. It’s a feeling the Dallas Cowboys have only experienced once in the last three campaigns (2021). Inconsistencies on the field cost Dallas their post-season last year, but their off-season acquisitions should result in a fruitful future.

Micah Parsons has become one of the best defensive players in the NFL. He’s versatile and can line up at any position within the front seven. His presence aided in Dallas’ defensive ranking (13th) last season. Dan Quin’s unit kept pressure on the quarterback and ranked 7th in interceptions (16).

Fantasy Football Defense

#1 San Francisco 49ers

Earning points from takeaways leads to productive seasons in fantasy football. In 2022, the 49ers tied first in interceptions (20) and ranked first in point differential (173). Big plays earned fantasy owners clutch points in heated matchups throughout the season.

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