ChevStatsWeek 9 · 2026 · through Week 8
Week 9 defense streamers
By Kevin Chovanec · Updated
The defenses worth streaming in Week 9, from havoc rate (sacks, interceptions and fumble recoveries per play) and the opponent's giveaway rate, Weeks 1–8.
Byes: PIT, TEN. ESPN roster % as of Nov 3, 1:06 PM PT. League medians: 5.6% havoc, 5.4% giveaways.
Week 9 streams
- Saints vs CLE (2.1% ESPN): Cleveland gives it away on 8.6% of plays, #2 in the NFL. New Orleans' havoc rate (5.7%) is just above the median. #1 in our model and nearly free on ESPN.
- Bears vs TB (29.0% ESPN): Havoc on 7.2% of plays; Tampa Bay gives it away on 6.7%. Both above the median. #4 in our model.
- Lions @ MIA (28.7% ESPN): Miami gives it away on 7.1% of plays; Detroit's havoc rate is 6.2%. #5 in our model.
- Packers (deep) @ NE (17.7% ESPN): Havoc on 6.8%; New England gives it away on 6.0%. #7 in our model.
Start, don't stream: Texans @ LAC (#2, 63.3% rostered; the Chargers give it away on 8.6% of plays, the most in the NFL) and Vikings vs BUF (#3, 87.4%; Minnesota has the NFL's highest havoc rate, 8.4%).
Every Week 9 matchup
| Defense | Wk 9 | Havoc rate | Opp. giveaway rate | ESPN rostered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Saints | vs CLE | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.1% |
| Houston Texans | @ LAC | 5.7% | 8.6% | 63.3% |
| Minnesota Vikings | vs BUF | 8.4% | 5.4% | 87.4% |
| Chicago Bears | vs TB | 7.2% | 6.7% | 29.0% |
| Detroit Lions | @ MIA | 6.2% | 7.1% | 28.7% |
| Cincinnati Bengals | @ ATL | 6.9% | 6.0% | 61.9% |
| Green Bay Packers | @ NE | 6.8% | 6.0% | 17.7% |
| Denver Broncos | @ CAR | 5.9% | 6.5% | 83.4% |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | @ BAL | 6.3% | 5.9% | 81.0% |
| Arizona Cardinals | @ SEA | 5.5% | 6.6% | 0.6% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | @ CHI | 6.4% | 5.3% | 28.6% |
| Cleveland Browns | @ NO | 6.1% | 5.3% | 58.8% |
| Seattle Seahawks | vs ARI | 5.9% | 5.1% | 94.3% |
| New England Patriots | vs GB | 6.2% | 4.7% | 72.5% |
| Dallas Cowboys | @ IND | 4.1% | 6.8% | 15.7% |
| Buffalo Bills | @ MIN | 4.4% | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Atlanta Falcons | vs CIN | 5.4% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| New York Giants | @ PHI | 4.2% | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Washington Commanders | vs LA | 5.2% | 4.6% | 43.7% |
| Las Vegas Raiders | @ SF | 5.9% | 3.8% | 5.9% |
| Kansas City Chiefs | vs NYJ | 3.9% | 5.9% | 53.1% |
| Baltimore Ravens | vs JAX | 5.1% | 4.2% | 54.2% |
| Philadelphia Eagles | vs NYG | 2.7% | 6.6% | 35.3% |
| Los Angeles Chargers | vs HOU | 5.1% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
| Los Angeles Rams | @ WAS | 4.1% | 4.4% | 93.0% |
| New York Jets | @ KC | 5.2% | 3.1% | 25.7% |
| San Francisco 49ers | vs LV | 4.8% | 3.4% | 35.5% |
| Miami Dolphins | vs DET | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Indianapolis Colts | vs DAL | 4.0% | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Carolina Panthers | vs DEN | 4.0% | 3.1% | 13.2% |
Week 9 · through Week 8
Defense havoc rate vs. opponent offense giveaway rate, Weeks 1–8. Dashed lines = league median.
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How we rank them
Defensive havoc rate and opponent offensive giveaway rate (sacks taken, interceptions and fumbles lost per play) from nflverse play-by-play, Weeks 1–8. Stream score = the two rates, each scaled against the league, added together. Roster %: ESPN. Streams are our opinion.