Question 1

Is Exequiel Palacios a reliable DEFCON asset in Fantasy Premier League?

Accepted Answer

There is no ambiguity in the data. earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 3 appearances this season, with a 67% 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. The sample is still small at 195 minutes, so treat the rate as a signal rather than a settled read. Managers with a DEFCON-focused blueprint should have this player near the top of the shortlist.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Palacios is currently the number one ranked FPL midfielder for defensive contribution actions per 90 minutes this season, out of 118 eligible players. That is the ceiling of what any manager can find at this position on defensive workload alone. The next question is whether the fixture run and attacking output back up the defensive case.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Palacios has racked up 18 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 195 minutes. That works out to 8.3 defensive actions per 90 minutes on average. The 12-plus threshold has been cleared in 2 of 3 appearances, converting to the +2pt DEFCON bonus each time. 195 minutes is a small sample - the raw figures are directional rather than definitive.

Question 4

Should I sign Exequiel Palacios for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

On DEFCON grounds the case is strong. Exequiel Palacios is one of the most reliable midfielders in the league at 17.54 defensive contribution actions per 90 and has a 67% hit rate on the +2pt DEFCON bonus, and the Gameweek 6 fixture is at home to Fulham, an FDR 2 matchup. That combination points to a strong Gameweek 6 floor before any attacking output is factored in.

Exequiel Palacios DEFCON Analysis: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Exequiel Palacios

Palacios's DEFCON case for Gameweek 6

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