Blog · Week 9 · November 4, 2026
Should you sell or hold Patriots D/ST? Week 9 trade value
We recommend holding Patriots D/ST if you lack a top-tier fantasy defense on the waiver wire this week. While recent scoring has fluctuated, their steady sack production preserves a respectable fantasy floor. Given their neutral Week 9 matchup, trading them away offers minimal return, making holding the smartest strategy.
Recent Performance and Season Overview for Patriots D/ST
Patriots D/ST enters Week 9 with 58 total PPR pts across 8 games in the 2026 season, averaging 7.3 pts per contest. Their recent stretch shows mixed results on the field. In Week 5 against LV, they posted 8 PPR pts with 3 sacks, 1 fumble recovery, and 17 pts allowed. Week 6 against NYJ delivered 6 PPR pts featuring 3 sacks and 1 def int while conceding 19 pts. Their lowest output occurred in Week 7 @ CHI with 2 PPR pts and 30 pts allowed. However, they bounced back in Week 8 @ MIA with 8 PPR pts behind 5 sacks, 1 def int, and 19 pts allowed.
Projections and Matchup Breakdown Against GB
Looking ahead to Week 9, the proprietary FX Model projects Patriots D/ST at 6.5 PPR, 6.5 Half, and 6.5 STD pts, ranking them as DEF14 for the week. Their upcoming contest against GB represents a MATCHUP NEUTRAL. Green Bay allows an average of 6.6 pts per game to opposing defenses, placing them 19th out of 32 teams in defense points allowed (where 1 allows the most and 32 allows the least). Even though 578564 managers dropped them while 0 added them over the past 24 h, their moderate projection keeps them relevant in deep fantasy leagues.
Fantasy Trade Value and Roster Strategy
Trading defensive units in fantasy football rarely yields high-value offensive players, and New England is currently no exception. Averaging 7.3 pts per game, their market value is limited, making a standalone trade unfeasible in most formats. However, panic-dropping them after massive community cuts might leave your roster vulnerable if top waiver options are thin. With 14 total sacks over their last 4 games, the defense presents a dependable floor for managers. Unless you can stream a clear top 10 option off the waiver wire, keeping them stashed or active remains the optimal approach.
Fantasy advice
HOLD · Across PPR, Half, and STD formats, Patriots D/ST ranks as DEF14 with a 6.5 pts projection for Week 9. With a MATCHUP NEUTRAL against a team giving up 6.6 pts per game, they maintain a stable floor driven by pass-rush production. Do not attempt to sell them in trade offers as their standalone trade value is low. Instead, hold them on your roster unless a superior defense with higher ceiling is available on the waiver wire. Sit them if you have a top 10 defense option, but keep them held over outright panic drops.
Projection from the FX Model, Fantasy Expertos' own system.
FAQ
Should I sell Patriots D/ST in fantasy football before Week 9?
No, defensive trade value is low, and you will not get meaningful return in a trade.
What is the Week 9 projection for Patriots D/ST?
The FX Model projects 6.5 pts across PPR, Half, and STD formats, ranking as DEF14.
How difficult is the Week 9 matchup against GB?
It is a MATCHUP NEUTRAL, with GB allowing 6.6 pts per game to opposing D/STs (19th of 32).