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4 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 15

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Jacksonville Jaguars

FanDuel Price: $5,900
numberFire Projection: 11.1 FanDuel points

We're interested in playing the Jacksonville Jaguars every week, especially in a good matchup like the one they have in Week 15 against the Houston Texans. It's important to note that the Jaguars, who are often the most expensive defense on the slate, have now reached a new high and are priced at $5,900 for the week, $900 more than the second-highest-priced team.

Depending upon roster construction, it may be hard to fit them in, but a home matchup against T.J. Yates is mighty enticing. After Tom Savage suffered a concussion last week, it will be Yates making his first start of the year. This will be Yates' first start since 2015, when he started two games for the Texans, although Yates did put up good numbers in relief last week. Against the 49ers, Yates threw for 2 touchdowns and 175 yards after replacing Savage late in the second quarter.

But in 'Sacksonville' this Sunday, the Texans' offense should struggle against the Jaguars' defense, which is the league's best D, per our metrics. In terms of defensive production, we often look for teams who can pressure the quarterback to force sacks and turnovers, and there's been no team better in that category than the Jaguars this season. The Jags lead the league in sacks (47) and rank second in quarterback hits (94). They've also forced a league-leading 30 turnovers.

The Jaguars are listed as an 11-point favorite, and the Texans have an implied team total of only 14 points, the lowest of the week. The Jaguars' price is steep, but few teams have the ceiling they do.