Week 15 Green Bay Packers Fantasy Profile

Dec 8, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback

(31) breaks up the pass intended for Atlanta Falcons wide receiver

(11) during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Defense

Last Week: 37 Points Allowed, 1 Sack, 1 INT; 1.00 fantasy point

After that great showing against the Patriots, Capers’ crew stepped back a bit. I haven’t been too worried about it though because it made sense as to why — and it is easily fixable.

The team as a whole took their foot off the gas after climbing to a 31-7 lead at halftime, so they were playing uninspired and with the clock for the 2nd half. That’s never good to see and almost cost them the game, but the Falcons were also a much more dangerous team offensively.

Dec 8, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers linebacker

(52) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback

(2) during the third quarter at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 43-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Buffalo does have their own version of a Julio Jones-type weapon at WR in Sammy Watkins, but Kyle Orton is no Matt Ryan; he won’t be finding Watkins for over 250+ yards even if Buffalo goes down by 30.

After a couple of down weeks in fantasy-land, I see this Green Bay defense stepping up for a respectable effort. A decently low amount of points allowed, some key pressure by their pass rush, and a couple forced turnovers could be in order Sunday.

Prediction: 17 Points Allowed, 2 Sacks, 2 Forced Turnovers (1 INT, 1 Fumble); 7.00 fantasy points
Verdict: Startable