Question 1

Is Josh King a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON case is thin. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 0 of 9 appearances this season. Josh King averages 5.39 defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes across 735 minutes played (44 total actions this season). That places Josh King 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. Look for the attacking case first and treat DEFCON as an occasional plus.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

King ranks 64 of 67 eligible midfielders for DEFCON per 90 - the 6th 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 King's raw defensive numbers look like this Fantasy Premier League season?

Accepted Answer

King has racked up 18 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 735 minutes. That works out to 2.2 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. 735 minutes is enough to see the shape of the underlying rate, though a larger sample would tighten confidence.

Question 4

Should I sign Josh King for Gameweek 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Josh King's defensive workload of 5.39 actions per 90 is too thin to build a transfer around. The Gameweek 10 fixture is at home to Newcastle, 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.

Josh King DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

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King's DEFCON case for Gameweek 10

Josh King's DEFCON case is thin - is there a better DEFCON option for your squad in Gameweek 10?