X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

Week 8 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Dallas Cowboys Defense D/ST Streamers, Rankings, Waiver Wire - Micah Parsons Fantasy Football IDP

Fantasy football IDP rankings and IDP streamers for Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Chris's IDP fantasy start em, sit em picks for individual defensive players.

For those expecting Haason Reddick to immediately return to his former IDP glory now that his contract is resolved, be cautious. Remember, he hasn’t ever practiced with the Jets and hasn’t been conditioning with them, either. These are concerning facts, which are aggravated by the struggles of other players who have held out in recent seasons.

Brandon Aiyuk, Ja'Marr Chase, and CeeDee Lamb all had extended holdouts this offseason. Each superstar struggled early, with only Chase returning to form. Their struggles are not unique, either. Melvin Gordon, Le'Veon Bell, Deebo Samuel Sr., Larry Johnson, and Vincent Jackson all experienced statistical declines after holdouts, with Johnson and Jackson suffering injuries.

What’s troubling about all of the holdouts we just cited is that each of them was younger than Reddick during their holdouts. Worse, of those holdouts, only Bell joined a new system or team after his hiatus. The long history of struggles after holdouts is not a good sign for Reddick, and the fact he’s joining a new team should keep him on waivers in all but the deepest IDP leagues.

Editor's Note: Stay on top of your draft prep with RotoBaller’s fantasy football rankings, featuring expert analysis, ADPs, and draft insights for both PPR and non-PPR leagues.

 

IDP Scoring System for Rankings

6-points per Defensive Touchdown

4-points per Forced Turnover (FF/INT)

3-points per Sack

2- points per PD, FR, Safety

1-point Solo Tackle

0.5-points Assisted Tackle

Note: These rankings are also based on leagues that start only one player at each defensive position (DL, LB, DB) and two DFLEX.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 T.J. Watt Steelers Giants
2 Maxx Crosby Raiders Chiefs
3 Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings Rams
4 Nick Bosa 49ers Cowboys
5 Myles Garrett Browns Ravens
6 Micah Parsons (Q) Cowboys 49ers
7 Will McDonald IV Jets Patriots
8 Brian Burns (Q) Giants Steelers
9 Dexter Lawrence Giants Steelers
10 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Eagles
11 Zach Allen Broncos Panthers
12 Khalil Mack Chargers Saints
13 Jonathon Cooper Broncos Panthers
14 Montez Sweat Bears Commanders
15 Harold Landry III Titans Lions
16 Boye Mafe Seahawks Bills
17 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Colts
18 Danielle Hunter Texans Colts
19 Derick Hall Seahawks Bills
20 Greg Rousseau Bills Seahawks
21 Keion White Patriots Jets
22 Josh Hines-Allen Jaguars Packers
23 Alex Highsmith Steelers Giants
24 Carl Granderson Saints Chargers
25 Cameron Heyward Steelers Giants
26 Jared Verse Rams Vikings
27 Odafe Oweh Ravens Browns
28 Kyle Van Noy Ravens Browns
29 Chris Jones Chiefs Raiders
30 Jonathan Greenard Vikings Rams
31 Dorance Armstrong (Q) Commanders Bears
32 Joey Bosa (Q) Chargers Saints
33 Nik Bonitto Broncos Panthers
34 Josh Sweat Eagles Bengals
35 Byron Young Rams Vikings
36 Matthew Judon Falcons Buccaneers
37 Laiatu Latu Colts Texans
38 Kwity Paye (Q) Colts Texans
39 Vita Vea (Q) Buccaneers Falcons
40 Rashan Gary Packers Jaguars
41 Jalen Carter Eagles Bengals
42 Harrison Phillips Vikings Rams
43 Travon Walker Jaguars Packers
44 Quinnen Williams Jets Patriots
45 Preston Smith Packers Jaguars
46 Sam Hubbard Bengals Eagles
47 Jeffery Simmons (Q) Titans Lions
48 Ed Oliver (Q) Bills Seahawks
49 Pat Jones II Vikings Rams
50 George Karlaftis Chiefs Raiders

 

DL Riser of the Week

Odafe Oweh, Baltimore Ravens

Oweh is the 66th-most rostered DL in fantasy, but he is 44th in fantasy points per game. That alone means there's a gap between where he's rostered and what he's producing. On top of that, Oweh’s advanced metrics are impressive. He ranks 18th in pass rush grade overall, plus he’s top 30 in pressure and pass rush win rate.

Things are particularly good for Oweh this week, as he takes on a Browns offense that leads the NFL in sacks allowed. It’s unclear who will start at quarterback for Cleveland or whether it will be better at avoiding sacks than Deshaun Watson. However, Browns blockers give up 16.8 pressures per game and should be playing from behind early.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week

Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars

Josh Hines-Allen made my preseason disappointments column in 2023. It was a tough move I had to make after years of devotion, during which I had repeatedly ranked him based on his metrics and potential rather than his fantasy output. Naturally, after making that tough call, the edge-rusher went out and had a career year in every way imaginable.

Fast forward to this year, which has been a return to the norm for the Kentucky alum. While the superstar still has a top-20 pass rush win rate and a top-10 pass rush grade, he is once again not producing for fantasy. Despite being the second-most rostered DL in IDP, he is tied for 63rd in Standard IDP scoring and he isn’t converting pressure to sacks.

It’s hard to know if Hines-Allen will come out of this slump in 2024, even if the advanced pass rush metrics suggest he should. Three times in his career he has posted plus pass rush metrics without eclipsing eight sacks in a season. Plus, he’s only topped 70 tackles or two forced turnovers twice in his career.

Worse, the Jags’ star pass-rusher now faces a Packers offense that surrenders just 8.8 pressures per game. It’s a bad matchup for a slumping player who is rostered and started as a DL1 in a majority of leagues. That spells disappointment.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Roquan Smith Ravens Browns
2 Fred Warner 49ers Cowboys
3 Zaire Franklin Colts Texans
4 Eric Kendricks (Q) Cowboys 49ers
5 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Ravens
6 E.J. Speed (Q) Colts Texans
7 Bobby Wagner Commanders Bears
8 Robert Spillane Raiders Chiefs
9 Lavonte David Buccaneers Falcons
10 Germaine Pratt Bengals Eagles
11 Ivan Pace Jr. Vikings Rams
12 Logan Wilson Bengals Eagles
13 Jamien Sherwood Jets Patriots
14 Zack Baun (Q) Eagles Bengals
15 Quay Walker (Q) Packers Jaguars
16 Dorian Williams (Q) Bills Seahawks
17 Terrel Bernard (Q) Bills Seahawks
18 Nakobe Dean Eagles Bengals
19 Trevin Wallace Panthers Broncos
20 T.J. Edwards Bears Commanders
21 Troy Andersen (Q) Falcons Buccaneers
22 Nick Bolton Chiefs Raiders
23 Tyrel Dodson Seahawks Bills
24 Blake Cashman (Q) Vikings Rams
25 T.J. Watt Steelers Giants
26 Bobby Okereke Giants Steelers
27 Azeez Al-Shaair (Q) Texans Colts
28 Cody Barton Broncos Panthers
29 Jordyn Brooks Dolphins Cardinals
30 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Packers
31 Demario Davis (Q) Saints Chargers
32 Christian Rozeboom Rams Vikings
33 Ventrell Miller Jaguars Packers
34 Quincy Williams Jets Patriots
35 Ernest Jones IV Titans Lions
36 Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings Rams
37 Daiyan Henley Chargers Saints
38 Kyzir White (Q) Cardinals Dolphins
39 Alex Anzalone Lions Titans
40 Kenneth Murray Jr. (Q) Titans Lions
41 Frankie Luvu Commanders Bears
42 Tremaine Edmunds Bears Commanders
43 Henry To’oTo’o (Q) Texans Colts
44 Troy Reeder Rams Vikings
45 DeMarvion Overshown Cowboys 49ers
46 Kaden Elliss Falcons Buccaneers
47 Patrick Queen Steelers Giants
48 Payton Wilson Steelers Giants
49 Jerome Baker Seahawks Bills
50 Jack Campbell Lions Titans

 

LB Riser of the Week

Payton Wilson, Pittsburgh Steelers

We told you this offseason, it's only a matter of time before the Steelers figure out that Wilson is their best overall linebacker. While his playing time still doesn't reflect that fact, Wilson has made a solid argument for more playing time over the past four weeks.

In Week 4, we finally saw Wilson get his defensive snaps over 50%. He responded with six total tackles. He has exceeded that snap rate in two of his past three games, collecting nine and then 10 tackles in those contests.

While you still cannot trust Wilson as a starting LB in most IDP leagues, you have to expect Pittsburgh will start rewarding the athletic rookie with more playing time eventually. As the most gifted and versatile interior tackler on a strong Pittsburgh defense, he is a worthy bench stash if you have the space and the patience.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week

C.J. Mosley, New York Jets

Mosley made our fade list last week, and now we bump him down to our disappointment section. Why? Well, to put it bluntly, Mosley simply isn’t playing enough to be started or even rostered in as many leagues as he is.

Two weeks ago, Mosley played a mere 12% of New York’s defensive snaps. Despite that fact, the Alabama alum was the 23rd-most-started LB in fantasy last weekend. He rewarded that devotion by playing just 32% of New York’s defensive snaps. Meanwhile, Jamien Sherwood continued to play every snap and lead the team in tackles.

Today, Mosley is the 20th-most rostered LB in fantasy. Players like Sherwood, Ivan Pace Jr., Nakobe Dean, and Cody Barton are rostered in significantly fewer leagues. Each of those players is a safer bet to get real snaps and real production this weekend. Mosley is not a safe bet to get either, and he won’t be until we see it happen.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Brian Branch Lions Titans
2 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Falcons
3 Julian Love Seahawks Bills
4 Nick Cross Colts Texans
5 Jessie Bates III Falcons Buccaneers
6 Budda Baker Cardinals Dolphins
7 Jaquan Brisker (Q) Bears Commanders
8 Derwin James Chargers Saints
9 Kyle Hamilton Ravens Browns
10 Xavier McKinney Packers Jaguars
11 Quentin Lake Rams Vikings
12 Jalen Pitre Texans Colts
13 Camryn Bynum Vikings Rams
14 Jaylon Jones Colts Texans
15 Marlon Humphrey (Q) Ravens Browns
16 Josh Metellus Vikings Rams
17 Kerby Joseph Lions Titans
18 Rayshawn Jenkins Seahawks Bills
19 Devon Witherspoon Seahawks Bills
20 Minkah Fitzpatrick Steelers Giants
21 Damar Hamlin Bills Seahawks
22 Deommodore Lenoir 49ers Cowboys
23 Jordan Whitehead (Q) Buccaneers Falcons
24 Zyon McCollum Buccaneers Falcons
25 Malik Mustapha 49ers Cowboys
26 Taron Johnson Bills Seahawks
27 Marte Mapu (Q) Patriots Jets
28 DeShon Elliott Steelers Giants
29 Tony Adams Jets Patriots
30 Kyle Dugger (Q) Patriots Jets
31 Kamren Curl (Q) Rams Vikings
32 Reed Blankenship Eagles Bengals
33 Byron Murphy Jr. Vikings Rams
34 Charvarius Ward (Q) 49ers Cowboys
35 Tyrann Mathieu Saints Chargers
36 Alontae Taylor Saints Chargers
37 Keisean Nixon Packers Jaguars
38 Grant Delpit (Q) Browns Ravens
39 Brandon Jones Broncos Panthers
40 Ji’Ayir Brown 49ers Cowboys
41 Cam Taylor-Britt Bengals Eagles
42 Jaire Alexander Packers Jaguars
43 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Dolphins
44 Julian Blackmon (Q) Colts Texans
45 Riley Moss (Q) Broncos Panthers
46 DaRon Bland (Q) Cowboys 49ers
47 Tyrique Stevenson (Q) Bears Commanders
48 Javon Bullard Packers Jaguars
49 Kenny Moore II Colts Texans
50 Chamarri Conner Chiefs Raiders

 

DB Riser of the Week

Malik Mustapha, San Francisco 49ers

This isn't the first time Mustapha has earned a mention in our 2024 IDP columns. His role on the 49ers defense has been increasing and the injury to Talanoa Hufanga cemented a healthy snap share. The only thing left was for him to stay healthy and produce in that role.

Produce in that role is exactly what Mustapha did against the Chiefs. Last weekend, the rookie was fifth in the NFL in tackles. That kind of production is repeatable as long as the Wake Forest alum keeps playing the Hufanga role. Mustapha is a thick and bruising tackler who can collect takedowns and force fumbles.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week

Alontae Taylor, New Orleans Saints

Taylor has been a fantasy revelation from the slot this year, averaging the fifth-most fantasy points per game amongst all DBs. Some of that is due to the volume he sees playing slot where he covers tight ends, slot receivers, and helps in run support.

However, the Saints have announced that Taylor will take Paulson Adebo's spot on the outside now that Adebo is injured. Adebo played 85.7% of his snaps at the wide left corner position this year, which is a spot Taylor will now man. While Adebo did collect ample fantasy stats in that spot, the matchup for Taylor's first start there is not ideal.

The Chargers offense averages the fourth-fewest pass attempts per game in the NFL this season. Worse, Chargers receivers are averaging just 15.2 targets per game, with over 1/3 of those going to the slot. With Taylor now playing outside, where he should mostly face Quentin Johnston and his 4.4 targets per game, the volume could be very low.



Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App

Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!

More Fantasy Football Analysis


Check out all of RotoBaller's fantasy football rankings. Staff rankings are updated regularly for all positions and include standard formats, PPR scoring, tiered rankings and dynasty leagues.




POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Value Picks
Compare Any Players
News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Trey Benson

"Gonna Play a Lot This Year"
Chig Okonkwo

"Looks Like he has an Extra Gear"
Michael Wilson

Lands in Concussion Protocol
Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys "Not Considering Trading" Micah Parsons
NHL

Jakub Lauko Returns to Czechia
Nicholas Robertson

Signs One-Year Contract with Maple Leafs
Terry McLaurin

Steelers Reportedly Contact Commanders Regarding Terry McLaurin
Alex Laferriere

Kings Re-Sign Alex Laferriere to Three-Year Deal
D'Ernest Johnson

Signs with Ravens
Kyle Juszczyk

Isaac Guerendo Leave Practice Early on Saturday
Los Angeles Chargers

Denzel Perryman Arrested on Felony Charges
Miles Sanders

Could Miss "a Couple of Days" with Knee Injury
DJ Giddens

Standing Out in Colts Practice, In Line for Significant Role?
Parris Campbell

Cowboys Place Parris Campbell on Injured Reserve
Baker Mayfield

to Return Next Week
Tyler Warren

Colts Putting A Lot on Tyler Warren's Plate
RJ Harvey

a Joker Candidate in Broncos Offense
Tank Bigsby

Featured Heavily in Friday's Scrimmage
Bryce Young

Tetairoa McMillan Working on Improving Timing with Bryce Young
Duop Reath

Has Salary Guaranteed by Portland
Luka Dončić

Luka Doncic Agrees to Contract Extension with the Lakers
Shedeur Sanders

Sits Out Team Drills with Arm Soreness
Cam Skattebo

Suffers Setback in Recovery From Hamstring Injury
Isaiah Davis

Standing Out in Jets Practice
Breece Hall

Set for Big Role in Passing Game
Denver Broncos

Zach Allen Agrees to a Four-Year Extension with the Broncos
William Contreras

Goes Deep in Five-Hit Night
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena Exits Early Friday, Expects to Play Saturday
Randy Rodríguez

Randy Rodriguez Named New Giants Closer
Jaden Springer

Signs Exhibit-9 Deal with New Orleans
Julian Champagnie

has Salary Guaranteed by San Antonio
Jackson Chourio

Could be Out a Month
Aaron Judge

Yankees Eyeing Return for Aaron Judge Next Week
Juan Soto

Back in Lineup Against Giants
Jeremy Peña

Jeremy Pena Reinstated and Starting on Friday
George Springer

Goes on Concussion Injured List
JoJo Romero

the Top Candidate for Saves in St. Louis
Nolan Arenado

Going on Injured List With Shoulder Injury
Conor McGregor

Enters UFC Testing Pool
Grayson Rodriguez

Considering Having Surgery
Devin Williams

Yankees Plan to Keep Devin Williams in Closer's Role
HyunSung Park

Looks To Remain Undefeated
Tatsuro Taira

Set For UFC Vegas 108 Main Event
Mateusz Rębecki

Mateusz Rebecki Looks For His Second Consecutive Win
Chris Duncan

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Elves Brener

Looks For His Fourth UFC Win
Esteban Ribovics

Set For UFC Vegas 108 Main Card Bout
Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos

Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos Aims To Bounce Back
Karol Rosa

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Nora Cornolle

Looks To Win Back-To-Back Fights
Neil Magny

Returns At UFC Vegas 108
Kevin Vallejos

Set To Open Up UFC Vegas 108 Main Card
Danny Silva

Set For His Third UFC Fight
Mikal Bridges

Signs Extension with Knicks
Jackson Chourio

Expected to Go on Injured List With Hamstring Strain
Jonathan Aranda

Rays Hope Jonathan Aranda Can Return in September
Shelby Miller

Brewers Acquire Shelby Miller
José Caballero

Jose Caballero Shipped to the Bronx
Bailey Falter

Traded to Royals
Charlie Morton

Headed to Detroit
Camilo Doval

Yankees Acquire Camilo Doval
Griffin Jax

Traded to Tampa Bay
Connor McDavid

Oilers Hope to Finalize Connor McDavid's Contract Extension Soon
Willi Castro

Joining Cubs
BUF

Devon Levi Re-Signs With Sabres for Two Years
Martin Pospisil

Signs Three-Year Extension
Dario Šarić

Dario Saric Hoping to Have Meaningful Role with Kings
Donte DiVincenzo

to Skip EuroBasket Due to Injury
Ayo Dosunmu

Set to Remain in Chicago
Malevy Leons

Signs Exhibit 10 Deal With Thunder
Daeqwon Plowden

Kings Pick Up Daeqwon Plowden on Two-Way Deal
Bryce McGowens

Signs Two-Way Deal with Pelicans
Jonathan Kuminga

Declines Latest Offers from Golden State
Gary Woodland

Eyeing Strong Finish to Reach Playoffs
Max McGreevy

Chasing a Miracle at Wyndham
Stephan Jaeger

a Solid Value Play at Wyndham Championship
Max Homa

Fighting to Salvage Disappointing Season
Nicolai Hojgaard

a Sleeper at Wyndham Championship
Rickie Fowler

Riding Quiet Momentum Into Wyndham
Brian Campbell

a Wild Card at Wyndham Championship
Akshay Bhatia

Looking to Flip the Script at Wyndham Championship
Aaron Rai

Finishes Tied For 34th at Open Championship
Andrew Novak

Finishes Tied For 63rd at Open Championship
Hideki Matsuyama

Finishes Tied For 16th at Open Championship
Kurt Kitayama

Wins 3M Open
Tom Kim

Finishes Tied For 28th at 3M Open
PGA

Sungjae Im Misses Cut at 3M Open
Max Greyserman

Misses Cut at 3M Open
Jordan Spieth

Looks to End Regular Season on a High Note at Wyndham Championship
Matt Fitzpatrick

Finishes Tied For Fourth at Open Championship
Eric Cole

Misses Cut at 3M Open
Keith Mitchell

Needs a Big Week at Wyndham Championship
Robert MacIntyre

is the Perfect Kind of Ball-Striker for Wyndham Championship
Charlie McAvoy

Ready to Go for Next Season
Dylan Samberg

Agrees to Three-Year Contract with Jets
Michael Kim

Needs More Solid Finishes
NBA

Thanasis Antetokounmpo Added to Greece Training Camp Roster for EuroBasket 2025
Los Angeles Clippers

Patrick Baldwin Jr. Waived by Clippers
Josh Green

May Not be Ready for Start of Hornets Training Camp
NBA

Thomas Bryant Set to Move to Greece
Cam Thomas

Nets Far Apart in Contract Talks
Kristaps Porzingis

Feeling "Great" Ahead of New Season
Chris Paul

Hints He Could Extend His Career Beyond the 2025-26 Season
Brandon Miller

Close to 100 Percent
Jayden Struble

Canadiens Lock Up Jayden Struble for Two Years
Robert Whittaker

Loses Back-To-Back Fights
Reinier de Ridder

Gets Split-Decision Win
Conor Timmins

Avoids Salary Arbitration with Two-Year Deal
Marcus McGhee

Drops Decision At UFC Abu Dhabi
Toronto Raptors

Colin Castleton Waived by Raptors on Monday
Petr Yan

Extends Win Streak
Marc-Andre Barriault

Suffers Decision Loss
Shara Magomedov

Gets Back In The Win Column
Jose Ochoa

Dominated At UFC Abu Dhabi
MMA

Asu Almbayev Dominates At UFC Abu Dhabi
Kyle Larson

Falls Short of Back-To-Back Victories at Indianapolis
Denny Hamlin

Rallies Into Third Place At Indianapolis
Chase Briscoe

Pit Strategies End up Failing Chase Briscoe at Indianapolis
Ty Gibbs

Wins NASCAR's Inaugural In-Season Challenge Tournament
Ryan Preece

Finishes Fourth but Loses Ground to Playoff Cutline
Brad Keselowski

Has Good Strategy, but Not Enough to Win
Ryan Blaney

Bails from Hail Mary Strategy Attempt but Recovers to Finish Seventh
Tyler Reddick

Eliminated from Brickyard 400 in Crash After Top Five Run
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF