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Fantasy football rankings - updated defense (DST) Week 14 rankings for 2025. Read the top-accuracy fantasy football DEF rankings for NFL team defenses.
Fantasy football D/STs can and will make the difference between making the fantasy playoffs and potentially making a deep run toward a title, so use our updated Week 14 fantasy football defense (DST) rankings for 2025 to pinpoint the best team defense for your lineups. In the rankings below, you will see where the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Commanders, and more defenses stand, among all other D/STs.
Our defense fantasy football rankings for Week 14 are put together by Nick Mariano. Below the rankings, you will also find key fantasy football outlooks from our RotoBaller staff, as well as the "Who to Start?" tool. Also, be sure to check our fantasy football news for this week. There are always key injuries and developments to keep track of, so check back throughout the week for updates.
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Week 14 Defense (DST) Rankings for Fantasy Football
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| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 2 | 5 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 3 | 7 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Washington Commanders | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 4 | 12 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 4 | 13 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 4 | 14 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 5 | 15 | New York Jets | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
| 6 | 21 | Chicago Bears | DST |
| 6 | 22 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 6 | 25 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 7 | 26 | Arizona Cardinals | DST |
| 7 | 27 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 7 | 28 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
Week 14 Defense (DST) Rankings Outlooks
Miami Dolphins D/ST
The Miami Dolphins' defense has been helping to carry the team during their current three-game winning streak. They've held the Bills, Commanders, and Saints under 20 points in their three wins with eight sacks and seven takeaways in those matchups. This week, they'll face the Jets, who have been one of the top 10 matchups in the NFL for opposing D/ST.
Tyrod Taylor has taken over at QB, and the offense has been a little better the last few weeks, but it's still a favorable matchup for the Dolphins' D this week. The Jets have allowed multiple sacks in four straight weeks, with four turnovers and a defensive touchdown allowed. In a favorable matchup with their current momentum, the Dolphins check in as the No. 5 DST in RotoBaller's Week 14 rankings, making them a strong start in most leagues this week.
Kansas City Chiefs D/ST
The Kansas City Chiefs' defense has been struggling to keep points off the board, giving up at least 20 points in four straight games. The Chiefs just gave up 31 points to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving while recording zero sacks, marking their worst performance of the season. The Kansas City defense has now given up at least 20 points in eight games this season and has recorded back-to-back games without a single sack.
While the Houston Texans' offense is not high-flying, their defense is among the best in the league. If the Texans' defense can take the ball out of the hands of Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs' defense could find themselves on the field often. The Chiefs' defense ranks 14th in our RotoBaller rankings, making them a less desirable option for Sunday's slate.
Philadelphia Eagles D/ST
The Philadelphia Eagles' defense/special teams unit let up 24 points while forcing two sacks and an interception last week against the Chicago Bears. That means Philly has now recorded 24 sacks and 13 takeaways this season, both of which land them in the bottom 10 in the league.
On Monday, they'll face off against the Los Angeles Chargers, who average 23.1 points per game and might get promising rookie running back Omarion Hampton returning this week. But the Eagles have shown they can keep even some of the top-scoring offenses to single digits. It's worth checking to see if better options at D/ST are available on waivers, but Philadelphia is a safe option in Week 14.
Houston Texans D/ST
The Houston Texans D/ST will face a tough matchup in Week 14 as they travel to Kansas City to face Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. They are still a strong starting option, although they aren't in an elite matchup to deliver a big total. Last week, the Texans held the Colts to 16 points but had a quiet day with just one sack and no takeaways. The previous week, they dominated the Bills in primetime, racking up eight sacks and three takeaways in one of their best games of the season.
The Texans' elite pass rush has totaled 34 sacks in 12 games this season, while the team has 19 takeaways and a pair of defensive touchdowns. Houston is making a playoff push after winning four straight, and the defense has been leading the way in its recent surge. The Chiefs have been a tough matchup for DST, though, so even though they have been excellent, they're only the No. 7 DST in RotoBaller's rankings this week.
Who Should I Start Tool
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Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some common Week 14 fantasy football lineup decisions are regarding defense options like the Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, and Washington Commanders. But not to worry, we are here to help make these decisions and build winning lineups in Week 14.
Week 14 Player Decisions. Set your optimal fantasy football lineups for Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season. Our free Who Should I Start? tool will help make your fantasy football lineup decisions. Compare up to four NFL players, and we tell you who to start... all free! Get your winning lineups set, and make the right decisions.
Using The Tool. This is a simple tool but very powerful. The first step is to enter the player names that you want to compare. In the first box, search for the first player's name. In the second box, search for the second player's name. Compare up to four NFL players at once, and then click the Who To Start? button to see who the recommended starts are based on weekly fantasy football matchups.
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How It Works. Each week, our RotoBaller staff puts together their weekly fantasy football rankings and projections based on their research. That information is the core data that is powering the decision-making in this tool. When you search for player names, you will only see those players who are ranked. If someone is out for the week, they will not appear in the search results.
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Popular Week 14 Searches. Curious to see some tough lineup decisions for Week 14 (2025)? Below you will find a list of some popular Who Should I Start? searches that RotoBaller readers are looking at this week. Click any of the links to see the result and recommendation.
Popular Week 14 Searches - Start/Sit Player Comparisons
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