Question 1

Is Matt Grimes a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The picture is more mixed. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Matt Grimes averages 7.14 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 353 minutes played (28 total actions this season). That is a moderate workload rather than an elite one - DEFCON can land, but it should be treated as a bonus rather than a bankable weekly return. The sample is still small at 353 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. Treat the DEFCON return as a bonus rather than the headline reason to sign.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Grimes ranks 69 of 118 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 42th percentile at their position. That places them below the level where DEFCON should be a leading reason to own them. Attacking output, price, and fixtures need to carry more of the weight in the buying case.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Grimes has racked up 15 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 353 minutes. That works out to 3.8 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 4 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 353 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Matt Grimes for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Matt Grimes's defensive workload of 7.14 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Newcastle, an FDR 2 matchup. A transfer on defensive contributions alone is hard to justify at this profile - lean on the fixture, price, or attacking output as the primary case and treat DEFCON as an occasional bonus.

Matt Grimes DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Matt Grimes

Grimes's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Matt Grimes's DEFCON return is moderate - is he still the right pick for your squad this week?