New England Patriots

Start the Patriots defense — they've been getting a lot of pressure and sacks and should make the other team cough the ball up. Just check the final injury report and that the game doesn't turn into a run-heavy blowout before kickoff.

They were getting to the quarterback a lot and Miami looked shaky, so New England’s defense is a good play this week. There’s some risk from injuries and the cornerback situation, but if you can pick them up I’d add and start them.

I’d start the Patriots defense — the Raiders look like they could give up mistakes and turnovers, and playing at home boosts New England’s chance for big plays. Just check Christian Gonzalez’s injury report and the game-day weather, and if you have a much easier defense available on waivers, pick that instead.

Draft them in the mid-rounds as a bench option or a one-week play — new coaching and healthier players might lead to more turnovers and short-field scores, but they’re very hit-or-miss so don’t rely on them all season. I’m not very confident in this pick.