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Week 13 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Trey Hendrickson Cincinnati Bengals Defense - Fantasy Football DST Streamers, Rankings, Pickups

Fantasy football IDP rankings and IDP streamers for Week 13 of the 2024 NFL season. Chris's IDP fantasy start 'em, sit 'em picks for individual defensive players.

Every NFL season has what you might call a "turning point." By that, we mean there comes a time in the season when you don’t just see which teams are contenders, but which ones check out. Some teams are so lost that their players lose interest, infighting stirs, and the occasional front office will openly fold its hands and begin making moves for the upcoming offseason.

No matter the reason, NFL teams quitting on the season can present problems for fantasy. An example might be the injured Nick Bosa. If the 49ers continue to lose, is there a point that they decide to preserve Brock Purdy or Bosa by putting them on IR? Could the Browns eventually exercise caution with a banged-up Myles Garrett with their playoff dreams dead?

However, saving injured players on sinking ships isn't the worst-case scenario. Look at the Giants and Daniel Jones. What happens if more teams start sitting or cutting healthy fantasy contributors out of fear they will get injured and trigger a massive bonus? That risk is real and another reason why it pays to roster players on contenders or teams with something to play for.

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 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 Bengals
2 Micah Parsons Cowboys Giants
3 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Jaguars
4 Myles Garrett (Q) Browns Broncos
5 Maxx Crosby Raiders Chiefs
6 Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings Cardinals
7 Jared Verse Rams Saints
8 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Steelers
9 Danielle Hunter Texans Jaguars
10 Nick Bosa (Q) 49ers Bills
11 Brian Burns Giants Cowboys
12 Khalil Mack (Q) Chargers Falcons
13 Harold Landry III Titans Commanders
14 Nik Bonitto Broncos Browns
15 Jonathon Cooper Broncos Browns
16 Travon Walker Jaguars Texans
17 Josh Hines-Allen Jaguars Texans
18 DeForest Buckner (Q) Colts Patriots
19 Jonathan Greenard Vikings Cardinals
20 Dexter Lawrence II Giants Cowboys
21 Will McDonald IV Jets Seahawks
22 Greg Rousseau Bills 49ers
23 Derick Hall Seahawks Jets
24 Boye Mafe Seahawks Jets
25 Tuli Tuipulotu Chargers Falcons
26 Montez Sweat Bears Lions
27 Byron Young Rams Saints
28 Kayvon Thibodeaux Giants Cowboys
29 Alex Highsmith (Q) Steelers Bengals
30 A’Shawn Robinson Panthers Buccaneers
31 Vita Vea Buccaneers Panthers
32 Calijah Kancey Buccaneers Panthers
33 Cameron Heyward Steelers Bengals
34 Josh Sweat Eagles Ravens
35 Jalen Carter Eagles Ravens
36 Dante Fowler Jr. Commanders Titans
37 Jeffery Simmons Titans Commanders
38 Rashan Gary Packers Dolphins
39 Kobie Turner Rams Saints
40 Zach Allen (Q) Broncos Browns
41 Josh Paschal Lions Bears
42 Joey Bosa Chargers Falcons
43 Chris Jones Chiefs Raiders
44 Carl Granderson Saints Rams
45 Ed Oliver Bills 49ers
46 Kwity Paye Colts Patriots
47 Za’Darius Smith Lions Bears
48 Chop Robinson Dolphins Packers
49 Grover Stewart Colts Patriots
50 Leonard Williams Seahawks Jets

 

DL Riser of the Week

Nik Bonitto, Denver Broncos

We have to mention Bonitto AGAIN because he remains incredibly under-rostered. As of this writing, he is just the 57th-most-rostered DL in fantasy. That's despite the fact he has a sack in nine of his past 10 games. Heck, he has a sack in 90% of the games he has started this season.

We've been warning you that this kid has the talent, and now he’s delivering.

Bonitto could continue this hot streak in Week 13 with another good matchup. The Browns offensive line is in shambles. Neither of their opening-day offensive tackles is healthy, and the unit allows the most sacks per game (4.3) in the NFL. They are also attempting the third-most pass attempts per game.

With Jameis Winston as its starter, Cleveland is attempting 40 pass attempts per game. If you factor out the blizzard from last Thursday, it is averaging 44 attempts. That pace would comfortably sit first in the NFL if projected over a full season. That volume and the lack of pass protection is terrific news for Bonitto.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week

Montez Sweat, Chicago Bears

The Detroit Lions are allowing just two sacks per game this season. Over their past three contests, they are tied for the second-fewest sacks allowed per game. Those rates are not surprising, considering the offense averages the fifth-fewest pass attempts per game and their right tackle has allowed zero sacks on the season.

Worse for Sweat is the fact he lines up over the right tackle on 86% of his snaps this season. That means he should see Penei Sewell for the majority of this game. Sewell is the aforementioned tackle who has allowed zero sacks and just 16 quarterback pressures all season. It’s a rough matchup for Sweat.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Zack Baun Eagles Ravens
2 Fred Warner 49ers Bills
3 Roquan Smith (Q) Ravens Eagles
4 Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars Texans
5 Terrel Bernard Bills 49ers
6 Zaire Franklin (Q) Colts Patriots
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10 Daiyan Henley Chargers Falcons
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16 Eric Kendricks (Q) Cowboys Giants
17 T.J. Edwards Bears Lions
18 Germaine Pratt Bengals Steelers
19 Quay Walker Packers Dolphins
20 Christian Rozeboom Rams Saints
21 Jordyn Brooks Dolphins Packers
22 Demario Davis Saints Rams
23 Dorian Williams Bills 49ers
24 Nakobe Dean (Q) Eagles Ravens
25 Lavonte David (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
26 Jack Campbell Lions Bears
27 Kaden Elliss Falcons Chargers
28 Edgerrin Cooper (Q) Packers Dolphins
29 Kenneth Murray Jr. Titans Commanders
30 Frankie Luvu Commanders Titans
31 Quincy Williams Jets Seahawks
32 Blake Cashman Vikings Cardinals
33 Nick Bolton Chiefs Raiders
34 Josey Jewell Panthers Buccaneers
35 Henry To’oTo’o (Q) Texans Jaguars
36 Jahlani Tavai Patriots Colts
37 DeMarvion Overshown Cowboys Giants
38 Patrick Queen Steelers Bengals
39 Tremaine Edmunds Bears Lions
40 Kyzir White Cardinals Vikings
41 T.J. Watt Steelers Bengals
42 Trenton Simpson Ravens Eagles
43 Jordan Hicks Browns Broncos
44 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Texans
45 Matt Milano (Q) Bills 49ers
46 Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings Cardinals
47 Tyrel Dodson Dolphins Packers
48 Cody Barton Broncos Browns
49 Omar Speights Rams Saints
50 Vontrell Miller Jaguars Texans

 

LB Riser of the Week

Christian Rozeboom, Los Angeles Rams

The 41st-most-rostered LB in fantasy, Rozeboom is rostered in fewer leagues than C.J. Mosley and Alex Singleton. While dynasty dynamics play a role in those rates, his recent production demands that he should be rostered in more leagues.

Los Angeles has been without Troy Reeder since Week 8. In five games without Reeder, Rozeboom has scored 6.5 or more fantasy points four times. He has notched 10.5 or more fantasy points in three of those five contests. Rozeboom has produced double-digit fantasy points against both pass and run-oriented offenses, too.

Adding to his value this week is a matchup with New Orleans. The Saints have one of the lower-rated offensive lines in nearly every metric this season. Since Derek Carr returned from injury, they are also top five in rush attempts and short-area targets to RBs and TEs. This is a positive matchup for everyone in the Rams front seven.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week

Ivan Pace Jr., Minnesota Vikings

Ivan Pace Jr., one of our favorite IDP sleepers this season, went on IR this Tuesday. It was a story that neither made the front page of NFL.com nor was it conspicuous in ESPN's newsfeed. Nevertheless, it's a significant development for IDP formats.

Despite leaving multiple games with injuries this season, Pace is LB25 per game. His fantasy output also stepped up a notch when Blake Cashman was out, with the former undrafted free agent averaging 11 fantasy points during that span. For context, the highest per-game fantasy average of any LB this season is Zack Baun's 10.7 per game.

While Pace always has the potential to post the best fantasy line of any linebacker in a week, he also carries risk with his slight frame and injury profile. Now, he is out at least until Week 17, which is the final week of the playoffs in most fantasy leagues. Unfortunately, he isn't worth carrying through to that point in redraft formats.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Brian Branch Lions Bears
2 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Panthers
3 Nick Cross Colts Patriots
4 Julian Love Seahawks Jets
5 Kyle Hamilton (Q) Ravens Eagles
6 Budda Baker Cardinals Vikings
7 Alontae Taylor Saints Rams
8 Derwin James Jr. Chargers Falcons
9 Jessie Bates Falcons Chargers
10 Jeremy Chinn Commanders Titans
11 Kerby Joseph Lions Bears
12 Xavier McKinney Packers Dolphins
13 Devon Witherspoon Seahawks Jets
14 Quentin Lake Rams Saints
15 Deommodore Lenoir 49ers Bills
16 Kevin Byard Bears Lions
17 Kenny Moore II Colts Patriots
18 Tyler Nubin (Q) Giants Cowboys
19 Kyle Dugger Patriots Colts
20 Tykee Smith (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
21 Reed Blankenship Eagles Ravens
22 Brandon Jones Broncos Browns
23 Camryn Bynum Vikings Cardinals
24 Harrison Smith Vikings Cardinals
25 Tre’von Moehrig Raiders Chiefs
26 Marlon Humphrey Ravens Eagles
27 Riley Moss (Q) Broncos Browns
28 Grant Delpit Browns Broncos
29 Josh Metellus Vikings Cardinals
30 Zyon McCollum (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
31 Malik Mustapha 49ers Bills
32 DeShon Elliott Steelers Bengals
33 Damar Hamlin Bills 49ers
34 Taron Johnson Bills 49ers
35 Minkah Fitzpatrick Steelers Bengals
36 Jaylon Jones Colts Patriots
37 Julian Blackmon Colts Patriots
38 Carlton Davis III (Q) Lions Bears
39 Jamel Dean Buccaneers Panthers
40 Jimmie Ward Texans Jaguars
41 DaRon Bland Cowboys Giants
42 Ji’Ayir Brown 49ers Bills
43 Amani Hooker Titans Commanders
44 Jalen Thompson (Q) Cardinals Vikings
45 Derek Stingley Jr. Texans Jaguars
46 Tyson Campbell Jaguars Texans
47 Marcus Jones Patriots Colts
48 Kamren Curl Rams Saints
49 Kamren Kinchens Rams Saints
50 Xavier Woods Panthers Buccaneers

 

DB Riser of the Week

Tyler Nubin, New York Giants

Nubin was our Riser of the Week last week, but his roster percentage went up just 1%. He is still just the 57th-most-rostered DB in fantasy despite having one of the NFL's healthiest snap shares and tackle rates over the past month. More importantly, Nubin is playing a consistent 100% of the defensive snaps despite Big Blue’s struggles.

Since Week 5, Nubin has just two games with fewer than nine or more tackles. On the season, he is tied for 10th amongst all DBs in solo tackles, and he is fifth in that category since the beginning of October. Better yet, since Week 4, he is DB18 in fantasy points per game despite registering zero interceptions and just one PD.

As we’ve mentioned before, Nubin showed good ball skills in college, and it’s only a matter of time until he collects an interception. For the rookie to have an impeccable snap rate and consistently perform in fantasy despite just one turnover is impressive. Plus, he faces a high-volume Cowboys offense this week. Nubin should be rostered in far more leagues.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week

Tony Adams, New York Jets

Adams has been a consistent DB2 option this season. In games that he has started on defense, he’s averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game. That’s good for DB25 overall.

However, despite putting together a solid season on paper and film, the Jets elected to bench Adams in their last game. The former starter played exclusively on special teams. There was no explanation from interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich on why this was, though some in the local media speculate ownership made the call … but that seems unlikely.

For whatever reason, Adams didn't play any defensive snaps in his last game, and the team said it wasn't disciplinary or related to injury. Therefore, it is very hard to rely on him until we see his usage return to normal or we get an explanation for the benching.



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