San Francisco 49ers Defense (D/ST, SF) - Fantasy Football Draft Values

4 years ago by Rishi Patel

CURRENT ADP: Rd. 16.3 (2nd D/ST)

ANALYSIS: This pick should be no surprise, as it is the second-most-expensive among D/ST. But if you can get to the last rounds with the unit available you better get it. The 49ers rode a ball-hawking and dominant defense to the Super Bowl last year and it’s hard to point out any flaws on this unit heading into 2020. I mean, they have talent all over this side of the ball which includes DE Nick Bosa, CB Richard Sherman, DE Arik Armstead, LB Kwon Alexander, DE Dee Ford, S Jimmie Ward, etc.

Last season, San Fran finished third among fantasy defenses. The unit averaged 10.2 fantasy points per game, nearly one fumble recovery per game, and three sacks per game, along with having 12 picks, 15 fumble recoveries, 48 sacks, and five defensive touchdowns.

Among fantasy defenses, they ranked third in fantasy points per game, fourth in fumble recoveries per game, fifth in sacks per game, 17^th in picks, fourth in fumble recoveries, fifth in sacks, and fifth in defensive touchdowns.

With no major turnover on this unit from the offseason, lock the San Fran defense in as a solid choice to draft as you can always rely on them to show up week in and week out because of the firepower and talent they have. The 49ers field a top-two fantasy defense heading into 2020.