Should I Start The Jaguars DST in Week 17? Fantasy Football Team Defenses

The DST position is one of the trickier propositions in fantasy football, but can sometimes be the difference between wins and losses. As we head into Week 17 of the NFL season, many fantasy managers are left searching for viable streaming options at the DST spot for fantasy playoffs.

The Jaguars defense has been red-hot recently, scoring in the double-digits in three consecutive games. Make it three straight weeks with multiple takeaways and at least three sacks for the Jacksonville defense as well. The three points allowed in Week 16 against the Jets marked the Jags' lowest allowed since shutting the Colts out in Week 2. With an AFC South title on the line in next week's game against the Titans, Jacksonville goes up against the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday.

So, should we start the Jacksonville Jaguars DST this week against the Texans?

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What Has The Jaguars DST Done in 2022?

Jacksonville's defense has been one of the most aggressive units this year. They are tied for fourth in the league with 24 takeaways this year. The Jaguars have forced multiple turnovers in eight games this year, including five of their last six games.

The Jags' pass rush has been one of the worst in the NFL this year. Jacksonville's 29 sacks rank 28th in the league. 2022's first overall pick, Travon Walker, is expected to return from injury to add to the front seven.

Opponents are averaging 22.1 points per game against the Jacksonville Jaguars this year. They currently stand tied for 8th in the NFL in average DST fantasy points per game at 7.1.

Should I Start The Jaguars DST In Week 17 Fantasy Football?

Only the New England Patriots DST has outscored the Jaguars DST over the last three weeks. Jacksonville's defense limited the Houston Texans to just 13 points when they first met in Week 5.

The Texans are averaging 16.9 points per game and have committed the second-most turnovers this year with 24. Davis Mills has committed a turnover in every game since playing against the Jags earlier this season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars DST has been a very volatile option for fantasy this year. Nonetheless, they've been very strong over the last month and get a juicy matchup against Houston. Stream the Jags DST for a high-risk/high-reward addition to your lineup.

Click here to find out where RotoBaller's own DST expert, Eric Samulski places this DST in his Week 17 DST Rankings!

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