Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: L.Miley or Tanaka?

Accepted Answer

L.Miley is the stronger DEFCON profile at 11.42 actions per 90 against 9.86 for Tanaka - a gap of 1.56 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 59 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of L.Miley and Tanaka compare?

Accepted Answer

L.Miley has logged 33 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 544 minutes (5.5 per 90). Tanaka has logged 36 across 557 minutes (5.8 per 90). L.Miley earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 7 appearances this season; Tanaka earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 8 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 10 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

L.Miley is away at Fulham (FDR 3) and Tanaka is at home to Spurs (FDR 3) in Gameweek 10. 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 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

L.Miley has the DEFCON edge at 11.42 per 90 versus 9.86. That advantage costs £0.6m if L.Miley is dearer - work out whether the edge is worth the outlay in your specific squad. On DEFCON grounds alone L.Miley is the better profile, but £0.6m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Lewis Miley vs Tanaka DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Lewis Miley vs Tanaka: DEFCON Analysis

L.Miley vs Tanaka Gameweek 10

L.Miley has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.6m more than Tanaka. Where should the money go?