Five Low-Owned Defenses to Target on Fantasy Waivers for Week 3
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The short version
- Green Bay hosts Atlanta on Thursday night with Michael Penix making his first start of the season
- Carolina was the top fantasy D/ST of Week 2 with five takeaways and a defensive touchdown
- The Giants host Tennessee, which allowed four sacks and a turnover in Week 2
- New Orleans hosts Las Vegas after upsetting Baltimore 24-17 on the road
- Cincinnati, under 10 percent rostered, visits a Pittsburgh team that scored 3 points in Week 2
Green Bay, Carolina, the Giants, New Orleans and Cincinnati offer streaming options at defense/special teams for Week 3 fantasy lineups.
Fantasy managers looking to stream a defense in Week 3 have several low-rostered options, according to a Yahoo Sports breakdown of waiver wire targets at defense/special teams.
The Green Bay Packers host Atlanta on Thursday night after the Falcons managed only 3 points in Week 2, with Michael Penix set to make his first start of the season. Green Bay's defense has recorded seven sacks through two weeks.
The Carolina Panthers were the top-scoring fantasy defense of Week 2, producing five takeaways, two sacks and a defensive touchdown while allowing 3 points. They visit a Cleveland Browns team that has struggled to protect its quarterback.
The New York Giants host Tennessee after the Titans gave up four sacks and a turnover against Philadelphia in Week 2. The New Orleans Saints, coming off a 24-17 road win over Baltimore, face a Las Vegas Raiders offense prone to allowing sacks.
The Cincinnati Bengals, rostered in fewer than 10 percent of leagues, held Houston to 6 points in Week 2 and travel to Pittsburgh, where the Steelers scored just 3 points against New England in Week 2.
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Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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