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3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 10
The Arizona Cardinals are the top defense on FanDuel in Week 10. Which other defenses should be on your short list?

Houston Texans

FanDuel Price: $4,700
Projections: 16.23 points allowed, 2.92 sacks, 2.51 turnovers, 0.26 touchdowns

While the Cardinals are only projected to allow 16.88 points in Week 10, they’re not the top-projected team in that category. That honor belongs to the Houston D/ST, who we project to only allow 16.23 points in a matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

In addition to the points allowed appeal, the Houston Texans’ defense has a major opportunity to generate multiple turnovers against the Jaguars. Jacksonville’s offense has five multi-turnover games this season, largely in part to their league-high pass play percentage of 67.83%. When the quarterback drops back 40-plus times per game, there’s more opportunity for sacks and turnovers. That’s where huge defensive fantasy performances are generated.

Houston is only a one-point favorite this weekend, and because many DFS players are attracted to D/STs with large Vegas spreads, their defense shouldn't be one of the higher-owned defenses on the Sunday slate. Combine that with their turnover upside, and you have the makings of an excellent tournament play.

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