Streaming Defenses: Picking a Week 14 Team D

Cincinnati Bengals (at Cleveland Browns)
30% Yahoo ownership – 48.8% ESPN ownership

Although they are on the road, the Bengals take on everyone's favorite punching bag, the Cleveland Browns. The Browns' offensive line has been brutal, as evidenced by 15 sacks allowed in their last two games, and even though the Bengals have gotten to opposing quarterbacks just five times in their last five games, it's tough to think they won't be able to pile up some sacks. This is also a great spot for takeaways, as the Browns have turned the ball over eight times over their last three games. If reports turn out to be correct, Robert Griffin III could start at quarterback this week, but that is clearly nothing to be concerned about for those streaming the Cincinnati defense.

Atlanta Falcons (at Los Angeles Rams)
14% Yahoo ownership – 7.6% ESPN ownership

The Falcons have certainly gotten their pass rush rolling the last six weeks, averaging three sacks a game in the last five games. They get to chase around the Rams' Jared Goff this week. The rookie quarterback's been sacked seven times in the last two weeks, making this an excellent spot for the Atlanta defense. The Rams have also turned the ball over twice in each of their last two games, and even though the Falcons have just four takeaways in their last three games, this is a prime spot for them to improve their recent production.

San Diego Chargers (at Carolina Panthers)
40% Yahoo ownership – 45.1% ESPN ownership

The Chargers have a solid matchup on the road against a Carolina offense that's dealing with significant offensive line issues, which make it an offense to target. The Panthers have allowed 11 sacks in their last five games, and even though San Diego has gotten to the quarterback just once in each of their last three games, this looks like a very good spot. The Panthers have also been giving the ball away regularly, as they've done so twice in three of their last four games while the Chargers have generated 13 takeaways over their last five games, making this a solid spot to stream the San Diego defense.

Washington Redskins (at Philadelphia Eagles)
12% Yahoo ownership – 6.2% ESPN ownership

The Redskins will try to match their production from Week 6 when they sacked Carson Wentz five times, though they are on the road this time. Washington has recorded multiple sacks in seven of its last eight games while posting at least three four times during that span. The Eagles' offensive line has had struggles of its own, specifically since losing Lane Johnson to a suspension, and has given up 14 sacks in its last six games. That's had much to do with the Eagles turning the ball over six times in their last three games. Meanwhile, Washington has generated multiple takeaways in five games this year, though it's failed to record one in the last two games. This could be a good spot to change that trend.

Houston Texans (at Indianapolis Colts)
43% Yahoo ownership – 45.8% ESPN ownership

In Week 6, the Texans sacked Andrew Luck three times while generating a takeaway, though that game was played in Reliant Stadium. It's certainly not optimal that they face the Colts on the road, but Indy has allowed their quarterbacks to get sacked 16 times in their last four home games. Although the Texans have struggled lately with their pass rush — they have just one sack in each of their last two games — most defensive coordinators know that the best way to attack the Colts is by sending extra pressure, so look for that to be the case with the Texans. The pressure could lead to some takeaways as well, as Indy has turned the ball over six times over their last four games.

Here are my rankings for this week and the rest of the season: