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
YearTeamRkNext?
2014Philadelphia1st?
2013Kansas City1st25th
2012Chicago1st8th
2011Detroit1st29th
2010New England1st6th
2009New Orleans1st26th
2008Philadelphia1st2nd
2007San Diego1st16th
2006Chicago1st2nd
2005Carolina1st25th
2004Buffalo1st19th
2003New England1st5th
2002Philadelphia1st16th
2001Chicago1st22nd

--Andy Richardson