GW4: FPL DefCon Deep Dive with Tom Hadley
Sep 9, 2026 · 39m
Summary
Joe and Tom Hadley analyze Fantasy Premier League defensive contributions and bonus points after Game Week 3, highlighting top performers like John Egan, Mohamed Elyounoussi, and Alex Scott. They discuss wildcard strategies for Game Week 6, emphasizing cheap, high-floor options and noting a significant increase in league-wide defensive contribution rates compared to last season. The episode also covers bonus point trends, identifying players like Odegaard, Suzuki, and Joshua King as strong value picks due to their high baseline performance and favorable upcoming fixtures.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and Game Week 3 Recap
Chip Strategy and Upcoming Game Week 4
Def Con Analysis: John Stones and Egan Riley
Def Con Analysis: Mohammed Elyounoussi
Def Con Analysis: Anton Staks and Scott
Midfielder Picks: Sangari and Cheap Options
Midfielder Picks: Brentford and Bonus Potential
Defender Picks: Sangari, Gross, and Chelsea
Defender Picks: Fofana, Des Sassy, and Elyounoussi
Defender Picks: Coventry and Harry Maguire
Defender Picks: Everton and Ipswich Town
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Def Con Recap: Vucovic and Arsenal Defense
Midfielder Def Cons: Palacios and Tottenham
Attacking Def Cons: Dewsbury-Hall and Gakpo
Bonus Points: Odegaard and Arsenal Midfield
Striker Bonus: Joshua King and Fulham Assets
Goalkeeper Bonus: Emiliano Martinez
Forward Picks: Barnes and Monitoring Options
League Trends: Def Con Frequency and Variety
Outro and Sponsor: USAA
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