The Philadelphia Eagles had the top fantasy defense last season, in a scoring system that awards 1 point for sacks, 2 points for turnovers, and 6 points for touchdowns. Should everyone be looking to select them in 2015, or to let somebody else jump at them?
The recent history of fantasy defenses that finished No. 1 in the league isn't great the following season. Only 5 of the last 13, in fact, even ranked in the top 15 one year later.
Top-ranked fantasy defenses, one year later, are shown below. The odds suggest you're better off letting somebody else use an early selection on the Eagles.
TOP-RANKED FANTASY D/ST, ONE YEAR LATER | |||
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Year | Team | Rk | Next? |
2014 | Philadelphia | 1st | ? |
2013 | Kansas City | 1st | 25th |
2012 | Chicago | 1st | 8th |
2011 | Detroit | 1st | 29th |
2010 | New England | 1st | 6th |
2009 | New Orleans | 1st | 26th |
2008 | Philadelphia | 1st | 2nd |
2007 | San Diego | 1st | 16th |
2006 | Chicago | 1st | 2nd |
2005 | Carolina | 1st | 25th |
2004 | Buffalo | 1st | 19th |
2003 | New England | 1st | 5th |
2002 | Philadelphia | 1st | 16th |
2001 | Chicago | 1st | 22nd |
--Andy Richardson