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 9 appearances this season. Matt Grimes averages 7.33 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 712 minutes played (58 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. 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 45 of 71 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 38th 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 37 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 712 minutes. That works out to 4.7 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 9 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 712 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Matt Grimes for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Matt Grimes's defensive workload of 7.33 actions per 90 is moderate rather than elite. The Gameweek 10 fixture is away at Everton, an FDR 3 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 10

Matt Grimes

Grimes's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

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