Question 1

Is James Garner a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is no ambiguity in the data. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 3 of 9 appearances this season, with a 33% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus. That defensive workload sits in the top tier for midfielders across the league and points to a repeatable +2pt DEFCON floor when the 12-action threshold is cleared. Managers with a DEFCON-focused blueprint should have this player near the top of the shortlist.

Question 2

How does Garner rank among Fantasy Premier League midfielders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

Garner sits at number 7 of 71 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90. That is a top-ten profile - the underlying rate is strong enough that any manager building around defensive contributions should have this player on the shortlist.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Garner has racked up 41 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 688 minutes. That works out to 5.4 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 3 of 9 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 688 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign James Garner for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. James Garner is one of the most reliable midfielders in the league at 11.64 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 33% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Coventry City, an FDR 2 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 10 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

James Garner DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

James Garner

Garner's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

James Garner is one of the strongest DEFCON profiles in the league - does he fit your specific squad?