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3 FanDuel Defenses to Target in Week 8

Dale Redman  —  @DTRedman Oct 25th, 2018
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Pittsburgh Steelers

FanDuel Price: $3,800
numberFire Projection: 8.4 FanDuel points

Fresh off their bye, the Pittsburgh Steelers get to host a Cleveland Browns offense that hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard with Baker Mayfield under center.

Over the last three games, the Browns are averaging just 16.3 points and 346.0 yards per game. Against one of the NFL's worst defenses last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cleveland managed just 305 total yards, a season-low. Mayfield was sacked five times, a problem all year for the Browns as opposing teams have dropped Cleveland QBs 31 times this season, the most in the league. In their Week 1 meeting, the Steelers got to Tyrod Taylor 7 times as they racked up 11 FanDuel points. Getting to the quarterback has been one of Pittsburgh's strong suits all season long.

In six games, Pittsburgh has racked up 22 sacks, the second-most in the league while generating 49 QB hits. Only the Ravens have more sacks and the Eagles more hits. With sacks a crucial part to scoring fantasy points, its no wonder the Steelers rank in the top-seven of FanDuel points per game with 8.8.

As 8.0-point home favorites against a struggling offense, the Steelers are a great way to save you cash this week. They are projected as a top-three value option for us in Week 8.


Dale Redman is not a FanDuel employee. The views expressed in his articles are the author's alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of FanDuel.

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