Bruno Boys Fantasy Football Week 12 Rankings: Defenses

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Before we head into the article, we would like to explain the “Bruno Boys Star System”:

BRUNO BOYS DEFENSIVE STAR SYSTEM

5-Stars (* * * * *) - Bruno Boys Top Plays of the Week
4-Stars (* * * *) – Bruno Boys Very Solid Plays of the Week
3-Stars (* * *) – Bruno Boys Average Plays of the Week
2-Stars (* *) – Bruno Boys Try to Avoid Playing this Week
1-Star (*) – Bruno Boys Do Not Start Unless You NEED To

1. (Pittsburgh Steelers) vs. Cincinnati Bengals

Not that the formidable Steelers needed more reasons to be in your lineup this week, Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson is now inacative. Considering that the Bengals offense is already one of the worst in the league, there is no reason not to play them if you own them. The Steelers also have a very good chance at turnovers, which puts them over the top and makes the the Bruno Boys defensive play of the week.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * *

2. (Chicago Bears) @ St. Louis Rams

Just like with Pittsburgh, Chicago is a very solid defense who faces a Rams horrible offense without their best weapon in Steven Jackson. It will take a miracle for the Rams to put up much on the scoreboard this week. The Bears have a very good chance at turnovers as well, which puts them in a position to be a great play this week and the No. 2 overall Bruno Boys defensive play.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * *

3. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) @ Detroit Lions

Tampa Bay brings its 16 points-per-game-allowed average to MoTown to face the Lions, who are averaging just over 17 points per game. The Bucs should be able to tame whatever offense the Lions do have. Also, the Buccaneers have a good shot at some decent turnover numbers which solidifies their No. 3 Bruno Boys defensive ranking.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * *

4. (Tennessee Titans) vs. New York Jets

Tennessee has enjoyed a very solid year defensively, getting it done at both pass defense and rush defense. They face the Jets this week in what should be another dominating performance.The Titans have an excellent opportunity for multiple turnover points as well, making them an easy choice for the No. 4 overall Bruno Boys defensive play.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * *

5. (Baltimore Ravens) vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Ravens allow only 18 points per game and face an Eagles team who has a banged up Brian Westbrook. If the Eagles can struggle against a horrible defense last week in Cincinnati how can you believe they will get it done against Baltimore?

When it comes to turnovers the Ravens defense will have a below average shot at racking those points up, but none-the-less they remain a very formidable defense and one that should be played in all leagues this week which earns them our No. 5 overall defense for the Bruno Boys.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * *

6. (Philadelphia Eagles) @ Baltimore Ravens

As bad as the Eagles will be offensively this week, they should be the complete opposite when it comes to their defensive play. They have bruisers all over the field and should be able to slow what has been a very surprising Ravens offense thus far.

What really adds to the Eagles this week and solidifies them at the No. 6 Bruno Boys defensive play is the fact that they have a very good shot at a solid number of turnover points.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * * 

7. (Dallas Cowboys) vs. San Francisco 49ers

Pacman Jones is back for the Cowboys so...OK, nobody cares about that. But the Cowboys solid defense takes on a 49ers offense that looks more confused than anything at the moment. If it weren't for Frank Gore, the Cowboys would be sitting at No. 1.

Not that the Cowboys needed more help in qualifying as the No. 7 overall defensive play for the Bruno Boys this week, but when you add in the fact that they have a very good shot at turnover points, it makes it pretty clear that they are more than a decent play.

Bruno Boys Stars: * * * *

To find out where the rest of the defenses rank in Week 12, click the link below:

Week 12 Defensive Rankings