Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Do not build a transfer on the defensive rate alone. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 4 appearances this season. Reece James averages 4.01 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 292 minutes played (13 total actions this season). That places Reece James below the level where DEFCON becomes a genuinely bankable weekly return, so any manager signing them should be doing so for attacking output or fixture reasons rather than defensive contributions. The sample is still small at 292 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. If your team leans on defensive contributions, this is not the profile to lead with.

Question 2

How does James rank among Fantasy Premier League defenders for DEFCON?

Accepted Answer

James ranks 101 of 109 eligible defenders for DEFCON per 90 - the 8th 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 James's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

James has racked up 13 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 292 minutes. That works out to 4.0 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 10-plus threshold has been cleared in 0 of 4 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 292 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Reece James for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Reece James's defensive workload of 4.01 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Bournemouth, an FDR 3 matchup. If the attacking case is strong for other reasons, DEFCON is not the reason to hold back - but it should not be the reason to bring them in either.

Reece James DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

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James's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

Reece James's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 6?