I have the Texans D in 2 leagues. I am now nervous to roll with HOU week in week out with this news. Would you consider swapping them out with
Baltimore this week and forward?
or
Philly when they get back next week.
This weeks opponent TENN is beatable and I am not worried about it too much.
or Buffalo who is quietly piling up some points.
yeah, I'm streaming now in leagues where I had the Houston D. Watt's injury hurts them badly in my opinion, even though Romeo is a good coach. I might stick with them this week though against the Titans over the other options you mentioned.
I agree, it likely is a different defense. I like both Baltimore and Eagles. I like Eagles because of Sproles returning punts. I like the Eagles front four as well, take pressure off the average CBs and so far it's working pretty well.
Just play the match-ups like you mentioned and stream D/STs when needed. That defense changes quite a bit without Watt in there.