Should I Start the Raiders DST in Week 10? Fantasy Football Team Defenses

With Week 10 of the NFL season upon us, many fantasy managers are searching for a streaming option at the tricky DST position. Are the Las Vegas Raiders a viable streaming option?

The Raiders draw an enticing home matchup against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 10. Indianapolis' offense has undergone drastic changes over the last few weeks and has found little success as of late.

So, should we start the Las Vegas Raiders DST this week against the Colts?

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What Has The Raiders DST Done in Fantasy Football This Year?

Josh McDaniels made an effort to strengthen Las Vegas' defensive front this offseason. McDaniels paid top dollar to bring back star edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Then, the first-year head coach persuaded Chandler Jones into his organization to formulate an elite pass-rush duo. Chandler has produced a lackluster 0.5 sacks this season.

The Raiders' defense has been one of the worst in the league this season. Las Vegas ranks last in the league with nine team sacks and five forced turnovers entering Week 10. Vegas has also allowed the fifth-most points and yards this year at 25.1 and 371.3 per game, respectively.

Should I Start The Raiders DST In Week 10 Fantasy Football?

The Raiders DST has scored over two points in just two games this year. They have one sack since Week 5 and are the only defense to allow 20+ points in all games this season. So why should you start them in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts?

The Colts rank dead-last in scoring this year, averaging 14.7 PPG. Sam Ehlinger struggled his way to 103 passing yards off 29 attempts last week, getting sacked nine times and committing a turnover in the process. Indianapolis has allowed the most sacks and has committed the most turnovers this year.

Adding onto Ehlinger's struggles, Indianapolis fired play-caller and head coach Frank Reich this week. Interim head coach Jeff Saturday appointed Parks Frazier as the offensive coordinator for this week. Frazier is 30-years-old and does not have any prior play-calling experience. Following the rapid changes, it will be hard for Ehlinger and the Colts' offense to get in sync by Sunday. The Raiders are a risky start, but their matchup is optimal for fantasy relevance.

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