Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Gomes or Garner?

Accepted Answer

Gomes is the stronger DEFCON profile at 13.95 actions per 90 against 12.35 for Garner - a gap of 1.60 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 61 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of Gomes and Garner compare?

Accepted Answer

Gomes has logged 15 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 129 minutes (10.5 per 90). Garner has logged 20 across 328 minutes (5.5 per 90). Gomes earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 1 of 2 appearances this season; Garner earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 1 of 5 appearances this season. Higher raw counts reflect a higher defensive workload; higher per-90 rates reflect efficiency at sustaining that workload.

Question 3

Does the Gameweek 6 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

Gomes is at home to Brentford (FDR 3) and Garner is away at Hull City (FDR 2) in Gameweek 6. DEFCON output is action-based rather than result-based, so a tough fixture does not shrink the base rate the way it might reduce a clean sheet probability. That said, both players are more likely to see defensive volume in tougher matches - the DEFCON case can actually be marginally stronger against stronger opposition.

Question 4

Which midfielder should I pick for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Gomes has the DEFCON edge at 13.95 per 90 versus 12.35. That advantage costs £0.5m if Gomes is dearer - work out whether the edge is worth the outlay in your specific squad. On DEFCON grounds alone Gomes is the better profile, but £0.5m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Joao Gomes vs James Garner DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Joao Gomes vs James Garner: DEFCON Analysis

Gomes vs Garner Gameweek 6

Gomes has the better DEFCON rate and is £0.5m cheaper - is it a no-brainer for your squad?