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As we enter the final stretch of the 2022 NFL regular season, the Fantasy Football playoff races are heating up. Fantasy football managers will also aim to maximize the points they can get from their defense in the postseason. However, only a handful of teams have been solid defensively this season.
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This makes picking the finest rearguard a lot more difficult in fantasy football. Nonetheless, the regular season serves as a great platform to indicate which team's defense could perform well in the playoffs. That being said, here’s our analysis of who has the best defensive record in the NFL after Week 13.
Which defense has scored the most fantasy football points?
The Dallas Cowboys' defense has scored the most fantasy points this season with 11.4 FPPG. DeMarcus Lawrence has been exceptional for Dallas this campaign with 48 tackles and six sacks. In total, the Cowboys have 48 sacks and 10 interceptions.
The New England Patriots' defense is second on the list for most points scored this year with a 10.4 FGGP. Ja'Whaun Bentley's displays have been nothing short of spectacular, as he has added 77 tackles this season. The Patriots' backline has racked up 39 sacks and 12 interceptions, with three defensive touchdowns as well.
The San Francisco 49ers' defense has recorded the third-highest number of fantasy points in the league at 9.9 FPPG. The Niners have the best scoring defense in the NFL. They have conceded only 15.7 points per game, which is great for fantasy football managers who have picked San Francisco regularly. The Niners most recently held the Miami Dolphins to just 233 total yards and 10 points in their final 44 plays. Nick Bosa is leading the way for San Francisco's defense with 14.5 sacks this season to go with his 35 tackles.
When are the NFL Playoffs?
A total of 14 teams will qualify for the playoffs after the regular season ends. The NFL playoffs for the 2022-23 season will commence on January 14, 2023, with three days of wildcard games on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.
The divisional round games will then take place the following weekend, followed by the conference championship games. The Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 12, two weeks after the conference title games.
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