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The Falcons have some talented players on defense, and the coaching staff has emphasized improving the pass rush. They showed flashes of a strong run defense, especially after their bye week, where they were second-best in the league in rushing yards allowed. Still, they should be viewed as a low-end fantasy option for the upcoming season. Last season, they finished 23rd in points allowed and yards allowed. Their pass defense was particularly weak, ranking 22nd in yards allowed, and they struggled to get to the quarterback, finishing second-to-last in the league for sacks. Worst of all, they were last in the league in turnovers forced.
For the 2025 fantasy football season, the Carolina Panthers defense (DST) should be avoided in most leagues. They were the worst DST unit in 2024: -- Allowed a league-high 31.4 points per game -- Ranked last in total defense allowing 404.5 yards per game -- Struggled significantly against the run, ranking last with 179.8 rushing yards allowed per game. -- They finished with only 32 sacks (30th in the league).
In fantasy football, the Cincinnati Bengals' defense (DST) has had some struggles in recent years. They finished the last season (2024) ranked 25th in total defense and 25th in scoring defense. Their tacking was a big part of the problem as they struggled midseason. Heading into 2025, they have a very difficult strength of schedule (27th). They have some talented individual players, but they have struggled as a unit. Their outlook for the 2025 season will depend on how their new defensive coordinator (Al Golden) can improve the defense and how well their newly drafted players develop.
The Dallas Cowboys defense is a fantasy football wild card for the 2025 season. After finishing the 2024 season ranked 19th in fantasy points per game (PPG), they've made several personnel and coaching changes aimed at improving their defensive performance. The Cowboys replaced Mike Zimmer with new defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, known for his aggressive and disciplined defensive schemes. While the defense boasts elite players like Micah Parsons and a returning-from-injury Trevon Diggs, there are concerns about the depth at key positions, particularly the secondary. Stopping the run has been a consistent issue for the Cowboys defense, and while some players were added to address this, it may still be a weakness. The Cowboys D/ST has a high upside due to their playmaking ability, but their vulnerability against the run and potential injury concerns could lead to inconsistent performance.
The Giants have shown they can get to the quarterback, leading the league in sacks through the first eight weeks of 2024. However... They ranked 22nd in fantasy points per game in 2024, indicating they weren't a consistently strong fantasy option. A major reason for their inconsistency was a lack of turnovers in 2024. Their run defense has been a significant weakness, ranking 29th in the league with 141.7 rushing yards allowed per game. We see the Giants DST as a risky fantasy play best utilized as a streaming option in fantasy leagues.