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Getting Defensive: Don't underestimate the value of defense

By KC Joyner
ESPN

Thursday, November 13, 2008

Defenses proved their worth once again last week. To give you an idea of just how valuable they were, consider that nine teams posted double-digit points and that the 12th-lowest defensive point total was seven. There are plenty of good defense deals out there with limited downside, so long as you avoid the really unfavorable matchups. Good Starts Carolina There are multiple reasons to think the Panthers could have a huge point total this week. They are facing Detroit and its new QB, Daunte ...

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