Week 10 Waiver Wire: Washington Redskins and More Defenses That Must Be Claimed

As a general rule, we know which teams are good and which aren't. Even if there is a big upset, we can generally predict what kind of offensive and defensive showing a team will give us. 

These teams are good plays this week. Why? Because we can predict what they will do. More importantly, we can predict what their opponents will do. 

If you have a good defense already, you should still consider signing these guys. If nothing else, keep them away from your opponent.

Washington Redskins

The last four weeks have not been particularly strong for the fantasy production of the Redskins defense, but they have also had a tough stretch of games.

This week, they get the Dolphins. I have absolutely no idea what happened to the Dolphins last week. Anyone who says they saw a 31-point explosion coming from them either has serious psychic powers, or is flat out lying. I'll let you determine what the case is based on the individual.

I really don't see that happening again. The Redskins have a great pass rush and a defense that can force turnovers and limited point production from Miami.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland's defense is actually not bad. Their worst fantasy days this season have come when they were facing a good offense. 

That's not really the case this week. At best, the Rams are inconsistent. The Browns absolutely have the weapons on defense to shut them down. 

Mind you, I am not talking about the Browns offense. I have absolutely no confidence in them, and that does hurt the defense's fantasy value. But against the Rams, the defense is a good play.

Jacksonville Jaguars

When it comes to defenses, the opponent is an important factor. The team going against the Colts offense is rapidly turning into a good play, no matter what.

The Jaguars actually have a strong defense. They don't get a lot of credit because their record is terrible and the market is small, but this unit is actually not a bad play in most weeks.

Against the Colts, they are as close to a must-sign as the NFL has to offer.