Strategies vary when it comes to picking a defense in daily fantasy football contests. Some players opt to pay up for one of the top-ranked defenses in a great matchup, while others look to choose a cheaper option in a so-so matchup in order to afford more expensive players at other positions.

Regardless of your strategy or game selection each week, this column will highlight the best defenses to play at varying price points. It's important to pinpoint defenses most likely to rack up sacks and turnovers, as a big performance out of your defense could help you take down a GPP or crush your cash games.

Whether you're looking to pay up for a defense or find the best inexpensive play, here are three defenses to target on FanDuel this week.