Question 1

Is Daniel Ballard a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The signal is genuine. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 3 of 5 appearances this season That is a solid profile for a defender in this bracket - not the very top of the league, but comfortably above the level where DEFCON becomes a meaningful part of a player's weekly ceiling. Managers looking for baseline points without a huge premium can lean here with confidence.

Question 2

How does Ballard rank among Fantasy Premier League defenders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Among the 62 eligible defenders, Ballard ranks 16 for DEFCON per 90. That is a top-tier profile without being elite - the 76th percentile of the position - meaning managers who focus on fixture and price can often find better value while managers who stack DEFCON specialists will still consider them.

Question 3

What do Ballard's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Ballard has racked up 49 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 450 minutes. That works out to 9.8 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 3 of 5 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 450 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Daniel Ballard for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Ballard has an availability flag with a 0% chance of playing next round. Wait for confirmation before committing a transfer - DEFCON reliability means nothing if the player does not start. The Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Chelsea, an FDR 4 matchup.

Daniel Ballard DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Daniel Ballard

Ballard's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Daniel Ballard offers a solid DEFCON floor - would he actually fit your squad in Gameweek 10?