In fantasy football, sometimes it doesn’t matter how good you are. It’s how bad the other team is.
We’ve all had weeks when our players all underperform, but the opponent’s do even worse and you get the W anyway.
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It’s often that way when it comes to picking a defense/special teams unit in fantasy. They may not be that great, but put them up against an inexperienced or turnover-prone quarterback and they’re a top-5 option.
This week, that unit is the New York Jets, who play at home against the winless Miami Dolphins and quarterback Malik Willis.
WEEK 7 BYES: Buffalo, Jacksonville, L.A. Chargers, Washington
NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jalon Daniels (10) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium.
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) catches a pass in front of Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Hughes (21) during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
New Orleans Saints cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (22) tackles New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium.
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NFL Week 6 highlights, standout performances and reactions
New York Jets running back Isaiah Davis (32) runs with the ball in the first half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
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Fantasy football Week 7 defense/special teams rankings
