DEFENSE

If you've spent time reading the fantasy profiles of the "sexy" skill positions, you may have noticed a lack of San Francisco 49ers.

Alex Smith, Frank Gore and Michael Crabtree aren't really high on anyone's fantasy wish list in 2012.

But SF was 13-3 last year and figure to compete for a NFC title again. Why?

Because in the real NFL, it's defense, special teams and the kicking game that equal wins. And notice what team holds the top spot in fantasy kicker and defense rankings.

1: San Francisco 49ers

2: Pittsburgh Steelers