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 16 D/ST tiers with FANTASY PLAYOFFS HERE!
Elite
1. San Francisco 49ers (vs. Commanders)
2. Buffalo Bills (at Bears)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at Cadinals)
4. Baltimore Ravens (vs. Falcons)
5. Denver Broncos (at Rams)
The Bills game will be played in what sounds like some awful weather.
Solid
6. Tennessee Titans (vs. Texans)
7. Cleveland Browns (vs. Saints)
8. Cincinnati Bengals (at Patriots)
9. Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Seahawks)
10. Dallas Cowboys (vs. Eagles)
Can the Cowboys get to Gardner Minshew? It might be worth rolling the dice.
Streaming options
11. Los Angeles Chargers (at Colts)
12. Los Angeles Rams (vs. Broncos)
13. Detroit Lions (at Panthers)
14. Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Raiders)
Of this bunch, the Rams probably stand out the most.
Throw a dart if you're desperate
New Orleans Saints (at Browns)
Maybe the Browns’ offense struggles?
