3 Fantasy Football Defensive Streaming Options for Week 8

New England Patriots

Yahoo Ownership: 52%
numberFire Projected Rank: 1st

The New England Patriots are close to not qualifying for this article as they're owned in 52% of Yahoo fantasy leagues, but if they're available in your league, scoop them up.

This week, the Patriots take on the Buffalo Bills, one of our favorite streaming targets. Despite a brutal performance in Week 7's 37-5 loss to the Colts, the Bills will once again turn to Derek Anderson at quarterback. Last week, Anderson threw for just 175 yards and committed 4 turnovers -- 3 interceptions and 1 fumble.

But for the Bills, it doesn't matter who is at quarterback. Anderson, Josh Allen, and Nathan Peterman have all started games for Buffalo this season, and five of the Bills seven opponents have finished the week as a top-six fantasy defense. Bills quarterbacks have combined for 12 interceptions through 7 games, and the offensive line has allowed 26 sacks, third-most in the league.

The Patriots defense has been average to start the year. Per our schedule-adjusted metrics, they rank as the 18th-best unit, but they have forced 14 turnovers on the season, which is 5th-most among all defenses.

As a 13.5-point road favorite in this matchup, the Patriots are the top streamer of the week.