Fantasy Football Week 9 Defense Rankings: Can the Patriots Defense Be Dethroned?

Getty Devin McCourty & Stephon Gilmore of the New England Patriots

Welcome to our fantasy football defense rankings for Week 9 of the 2019 NFL regular season. This week we examine whether or not any unit can overtake the New England Patriots atop the ranks. Plus, with Joe Flacco in line to miss Week 9 with an injury, the Cleveland Browns defensive unit may be worthy of a starting look in your lineups.

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Defense Outlook Week 9

The Cleveland Browns (DEF7) showed some moxie in Week 8, keeping the New England Patriots offense in check for the majority of the evening. This week will present a much more welcoming matchup for the Browns. Denver Broncos quarterback Joe Flacco will miss Week 9 with a neck injury. While many would have thought this would mean the start of the Drew Lock era in Denver, the team has opted to give Brandon Allen the nod at QB. Allen has yet to attempt a single pass over his four-year NFL career.

Week 9 Fantasy Rankings: Defense

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