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Charles Curtis

Fantasy football defense rankings, Week 15: From elite to streamable

You’ve got your fantasy football lineup all but set for the week, with a few tweaks to be made here and there as Sunday’s slate of games is ready to kick off.

But you’re trying to optimize your lineup to make sure you get the most points. And that’s why you have to make sure your D/ST position has the best possible squad to win you the week.

That’s what these rankings will help with: A look at the elite, solid, and streamable options that could win you some virtual games in your league.

Let’s break down the Week 15 D/ST tiers with FANTASY PLAYOFFS HERE!

Elite

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1. Kansas City Chiefs (at Texans)

2. Dallas Cowboys (at Jaguars)

3. Philadelphia Eagles (at Bears)

4. Denver Broncos (vs. Cardinals)

5. Green Bay Packers (vs. Rams)

Any of these are good, and even though the Cowboys should have done much better against the Texans last week, I think they’ll thrive against the Jags.

Solid

(AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

6. New Orleans Saints (vs. Falcons)

7. Buffalo Bills (vs. Dolphins)

8. Washington Commanders (vs. Giants)

9. Baltimore Ravens (at Browns)

10. Carolina Panthers (vs. Steelers)

The Bills might be hosting a snow game, which could mean the Dolphins could struggle.

Streaming options

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

11. Pittsburgh Steelers (at Panthers)

12. Arizona Cardinals (at Broncos)

13. Minnesota Vikings (vs. Colts)

14. Detroit Lions (at Jets)

I jut added the Lions, figuring that facing Zach Wilson instead of Mike White is good news.

 

Throw a dart if you're desperate

New England Patriots (at Raiders)

Cincinnati Bengals (at Buccaneers)

Will Bill Belichick make Derek Carr struggle? Will Tom Brady struggle?

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