Week 1 Fantasy Football Defensive Streaming: Fly Eagles Fly

Cleveland Browns

Owned: ESPN .9%, Yahoo 1%
numberFire Projected Rank: 17th

It was a little difficult to pinpoint a third under-owned defense for Week 1, but let's go back to the Browns-Eagles matchup. As noted earlier, this game has one of the lowest projected point totals of the week, and the Eagles have announced Carson Wentz as the Week 1 starter following the trade of Sam Bradford.

If you'll remember, Carson Wentz played only 39 snaps in the Eagles' first preseason game. He went 12 of 24 for 89 yards and a pick. After the game, it was announced he had two fractured ribs and he ended up missing the Eagles' final three preseason games.

After insisting for much of the offseason that Wentz would be brought along slowly as he makes the transition from FCS to the NFL, head coach Doug Pederson is throwing Wentz right into the fire with a Week 1 start on barely any preseason experience.

Additionally, starting right tackle Lane Johnson was suspended 10 games for violating the league's performance enhancing drug policy but has appealed the ruling. The league has yet to determine whether Johnson is eligible to play Week 1, but the Eagles are under the impression he will be available. If Johnson is ruled out, that further hurts Wentz' chances for success in Week 1.

The Browns' defense is by no means imposing, but this game figures to be one of the ugliest in Week 1. Facing a rookie quarterback coming off injury, the Browns' defense could be in for a big game if Wentz struggles. If the Eagles' and Titans' defenses are not available, the Browns are worth a look.