Week 12 Fantasy Football Defensive Streaming: Backing the Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

Yahoo Ownership: 41%
numberFire Projected Rank: 5th

The Cincinnati Bengals were a decent option last week, finishing as the 11th-highest scoring defense on the week in a matchup with the Denver Broncos. This week, the Bengals have another solid matchup as they host the Cleveland Browns.

The 0-10 Browns and DeShone Kizer have been a popular target for opposing defenses, giving up the second-most fantasy points to the position. In 10 games, only one D/ST -- the Indianapolis Colts -- has not finished inside the top-12 in weekly scoring when facing the Browns.

Regardless of who has been in at quarterback, the Browns' offense has committed multiple turnovers in eight games, and they've allowed multiple sacks in seven games. Since his Week 6 benching, Kizer has continued to turn over the ball and take a lot of sacks. In the past four games, Kizer has thrown five interceptions, lost two fumbles, and taken nine sacks.

Meanwhile, the Bengals' defense has been one of the best at pressuring the quarterback. The Bengals rank fourth in sacks (29) and sixth in quarterback hits (67). In the last matchup between these two teams, a Bengals 31-7 win, Cincy got two sacks and one turnover en route to a 12th-place finish in weekly scoring.

As an 8.0-point home favorite, the Bengals are the top streaming option of the week against a Browns offense that has been one to attack all season.