Detroit Lions

Start Detroit’s defense — the matchup and weather look good in Baltimore, so they should give you steady points. Baltimore can still score, so don’t expect a huge night, but it’s a safe play if you need dependable scoring.

Start Detroit’s defense — they play at home against a Chicago offense that’s still struggling and should be easier to stop than last week. They’ve been a bit uneven lately, so it’s a solid pick but not guaranteed.

Don’t spend an earlier pick on the Detroit Lions defense — defenses picked before the last round usually don’t score reliably. Wait to grab a defense in the final round or pick one each week based on who they play, unless your league gives big points for turnovers or return touchdowns.

Draft only in late rounds as a cheap bench or week-to-week play — don’t spend an early or middle pick on them. Detroit’s defense and game plans could lead to a big game now and then, but they’re a risky choice.