Cincinnati Bengals

Start Cincinnati’s defense — Minnesota’s offense is beat up and likely to give up lots of pressure and sacks. Just check Joe Burrow’s injury report and late game news, because if he’s out you might want to rethink.

The Bengals defense is a good pick this week because they've been playing well and they face a Jaguars offense that looked off. Just know if Cincinnati's offense struggles to move the ball, the defense could see fewer plays and be a bit riskier.

Start Cincinnati’s defense — Joe Flacco has been turnover-prone and the Bengals’ pass rush looks healthier, so they have a real shot at sacks and interceptions. It’s a good streamer if you need a defense, but don’t expect a guaranteed big outing.

Don’t spend an early or middle-round pick on Cincinnati’s defense; wait until the late rounds or pick them up during the season for a week when they face a weak offense. They showed some promise in preseason but were inconsistent, so use them only for favorable matchups rather than every week.