Question 1

Is Jarrad Branthwaite a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

Look past the raw total and the per-90 rate holds up. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 4 of 7 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. The rate makes them a sensible pick even before you factor in attacking upside.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Among the 62 eligible defenders, Branthwaite ranks 14 for DEFCON per 90. That is a top-tier profile without being elite - the 79th 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 Branthwaite's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

Branthwaite has racked up 72 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 630 minutes. That works out to 10.3 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 4 of 7 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 630 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Jarrad Branthwaite for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON case for Jarrad Branthwaite is respectable at 10.29 defensive contribution actions per 90. The Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Coventry City, an FDR 2 matchup. That is a sensible profile to bring in if you have space at the price point and want to lock in a baseline of defensive contributions, though it should sit alongside a stronger attacking or fixture reason rather than being the sole trigger.

Jarrad Branthwaite DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Jarrad Branthwaite

Branthwaite's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

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