Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups - Defenses (D/ST)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 18

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers D/ST hasn’t been an appealing option for fantasy players. They are the D/ST21 for the year, averaging only 5.8 fantasy points per game. While they haven’t been elite for fantasy players, the Buccaneers have one of the best run defenses in... Read More

Dallas Cowboys D/ST – Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 4 (Overall DST #13) ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys return home to face Detroit and the NFL's third-best offense at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night. The Lions are averaging 394 yards of offense per game, behind only Miami and San Francisco. The Cowboys, however, had held... Read More

New York Jets D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The New York Jets' D/ST has been one of the top-scoring units in fantasy football this season. They are the D/ST5 for the year, averaging 8.8 fantasy points per game. The Jets’ defense has played well despite the offense consistently putting them in difficult situations.... Read More

Cleveland Browns D/ST – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Cleveland Browns have the top-ranked D/ST in the RotoBaller Week 17 rankings, ahead of several elite defenses. Cleveland’s D/ST is the third-highest scoring unit in fantasy football, averaging 9.9 fantasy points per game. They have been a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks lately. Over the... Read More

Tampa Bay Bucs D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Buccaneers were one of the few DST bright spots in Week 16, scoring 16 fantasy points against the Jaguars after forcing four turnovers and allowing only 12 points. On the season, the Saints have been a negative DST matchup pretty much... Read More

Las Vegas Raiders D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Raiders have been a different team since Antonio Pierce took over as interim head coach, and their defensive coordinator, Patrick Graham, has taken the defense from 26th in points allowed in 2022 to eighth through 16 weeks in 2023. They come... Read More

Jacksonville Jaguars Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 41% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Jaguars sneak into RotoBaller's DST Tier 3 mostly based on their matchup with the 32nd-ranked Panthers at home. Jacksonville somehow still sits atop the division no one wants to win (AFC South) and is another team that controls its own destiny... Read More

Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 17

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texans were one of the many disappointing DSTs in Week 16, scoring 4.7 fewer fantasy points than their PPG average. They were missing a key piece of their defensive unit with rookie sensation Will Anderson Jr. missing his second straight game with an... Read More

Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 37% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Texans' defense was the reason they pulled off an overtime win in Tennessee in Week 15. With CJ Stroud out, the defense needed to step up to keep them in the close battle for the top spot in the AFC South and step... Read More

Denver Broncos Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 74% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Broncos are a DST that has come a long way compared to earlier in the season. You will need to shed the recency bias of Week 15, during which the Broncos allowed 42 points to the Lions. The home-road splits for Jared Goff... Read More

Chicago Bears Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Don’t let the low rostership scare you away from the Bears. No defense has shot up the rankings farther than the Bears. Chicago is our second-ranked DST for Week 16 and is in Tier 1. Over the last five games, the Bears’ DST has... Read More

Las Vegas Raiders D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 8% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Raiders grade out in RotoBaller DST expert Scott Rinnear's Tier 3 category and Top 12 overall DST rankings this week. It is purely a matter of situation and matchup. MAXX CROSBY IS THAT DUDE pic.twitter.com/svFcgM8wyr — Bussin' With The Boys (@BussinWTB)... Read More

Atlanta Falcons D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: After two games in double-digits against the Saints and Jets, the Falcons’ DST put up a goose egg against the Buccaneers in Week 14. But, Atlanta is in a “get-right” matchup in Week 15 against the 32nd-ranked Panthers and rookie QB Bryce... Read More

Indianapolis Colts D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Colts DST unit comes in at No. 6 in RotoBaller defense analyst Scott Rinear's initial Week 15 rankings and are still available in over half of fantasy leagues on Yahoo. They are set to take on a Pittsburgh offense that has... Read More

Minnesota Vikings Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 15

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 24% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Vikings are fresh off of pitching a shutout against the Raiders in Week 14, along with four sacks and three turnovers. The Bengals are a tough team to rank as a DST opponent because of how good Jake Browning has been... Read More

Patriots D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 23% of Leagues ANALYSIS: We all know about New England's well-publicized struggles this season, but as bad as the Patriots offense has been, the defense has played surprisingly well. They have allowed 10 points or less in three straight games. While the sacks remain a problem... Read More

Vikings D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 14% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Vikings' defense has been solid for the most part this season. They are coming off a game in Week 12 where they finished with three sacks and two turnovers against the Chicago Bears. Danielle Hunter so far this season: • 13.5... Read More

Colts D/ST - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Colts' defense is clicking on all cylinders right now and is a great option in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Over the past four games, Indianapolis has 21 sacks, nine turnovers, and three touchdowns and is averaging 19 fantasy points... Read More

New Orleans Saints (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 42% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In Week 2, the New Orleans Saints dominated the Carolina Panthers offense. They totaled four sacks and forced one turnover while giving up just 17 points. 12 weeks later, New Orleans should have another great fantasy day with Carolina not improving much from the... Read More

Green Bay Packers (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 18% of Leagues ANALYSIS: In each of the last two weeks, the Packers' defense has exceeded expectations. On Thanksgiving in Week 12, Green Bay forced three turnovers and held the high-powered Lions offense to 22 points. On Sunday night against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Packers intercepted Patrick Mahomes... Read More

Houston Texans (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 14

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Targeting the Jets' offense has been a fantasy gold mine this season. Defenses are averaging 12.6 fantasy points per game against New York's offense. That makes the Texans a fantastic option in Week 14. Whether Brett Rypien, Trevor Siemian, or Zach Wilson starts this weekend,... Read More

Jacksonville Jaguars Defense (D/ST) – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Jacksonville Jaguars defense has been hot and cold this season. They are the 13th-highest scoring D/ST in the NFL, averaging 7.1 fantasy points per game. Jacksonville has forced 20 turnovers this year, including 11 interceptions. Furthermore, they have 24 sacks and two defensive... Read More

Dallas Cowboys Defense (D/ST) – Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Dallas Cowboys have arguably the top defense in the NFL. More importantly, it shows up in the box score. The Cowboys D/ST is the best scoring unit in fantasy football, averaging 13.3 fantasy points per game. They have averaged 13.6 fantasy points per... Read More

Jacksonville Jaguars Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 35% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Set to take on the Jake Browning-led Bengals, the Jaguars are an intriguing DST streamer in Week 13 at home against Cincinnati. In recent weeks it has been the New York teams with the lowest implied totals, but in Week 13 that... Read More

Atlanta Falcons Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Add in 10+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 12% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Let's play a game called "Target the New York Jets"! Atlanta has been an up-and-down defensive unit this season, but they jump to the top of streaming consideration in Week 13 with a game against the Jets. The Jets currently hold the... Read More

Denver Broncos Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 3 DST ANALYSIS: It feels strange including the Broncos' defense any higher than Tier 4, but this is not the same defense that gave up 70 points to the Dolphins in Week 3. This does not mean the Broncos should be confused with a good... Read More

New England Patriots Defense (DST) - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 12

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Tier 2 DST ANALYSIS: The winner of the “playing against the Giants” sweepstakes for Week 12 is New England. The Giants' offense was surprisingly effective under QB Tommy Devito in Week 11 as they employed the smart strategy of just getting the ball to Saquon Barkley.... Read More

Los Angeles Chargers Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Chargers are another “just okay” defense in a very good matchup with the 26th-ranked Jets (ranked 29th in offensive DVOA). The Chargers' defense has shown signs of life lately with seven sacks and five forced turnovers in their last three games, and even... Read More

Atlanta Falcons Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 33% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Kirk Cousins is out for the season with a torn Achilles. The Vikings traded for Joshua Dobbs on Tuesday, but he will not be ready to start in Week 9. That leaves rookie QB Jaren Hall -- who took four snaps and lost a... Read More

Las Vegas Raiders Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 13% of Leagues ANALYSIS: It is difficult to not start the DST in Week 9 facing a Giants team who put on one of the worst offensive displays we have ever seen in Week 8. Although the Raiders disappointed in a good matchup in Week 7, this matchup... Read More

Pittsburgh Steelers Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 9

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 59% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Pittsburgh Steelers always find a way to have a good defensive unit, and this year has been no different. Mike Tomlin's men have been a top-five fantasy defensive unit despite allowing the third-most yards in the league. How is that possible, you... Read More

New York Jets Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 58% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Jets entered the 2023 season as legitimate Super Bowl contenders after adding Aaron Rodgers, but we all know what happened next. Still, they have playoff aspirations despite having Zach Wilson under center due to their defense. This was the case... Read More

Miami Dolphins Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 8

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 48% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Make sure to check your waiver wires for the Dolphins defense. At less than 50% rostered, Miami qualifies as a streamer, and they are easily one of the best streamers of Week 8. In Week 7, Miami put fantasy managers in the precarious position... Read More

Seattle Sehawks Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 22% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seattle Seahawks get one of the better matchups for fantasy defenses at home versus the Arizona Cardinals. The Seahawks will be fired up after their close road loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, and they will take out some of that frustration on their... Read More

Washington Commanders Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 31% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Washington Commanders are a tough nut to crack this season. Many still feel the pain of confidently trotting this defense out a few weeks ago against the fantasy-friendly Chicago Bears, only to watch them give up 40 points with no turnovers. But the... Read More

Green Bay Packers Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 17% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Outside of their drubbing by the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers have allowed under 20 points per game, and they face the rudderless Denver Broncos in Week 7. The Packers have ten sacks and two interceptions in their last two games and are... Read More

Cleveland Browns Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 7

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The San Fransico 49ers were hoping to become the first team since the 2007 Patriots to complete a perfect regular season. They had an average point differential of 19.8 over the first five weeks, but then they ran into the brick wall known... Read More

Las Vegas Raiders (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 1% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Mac Jones and the New England Patriots are coming off one of the worst two-game stretches in history. They have been outscored 72-3, while Jones has thrown for just 260 yards and turned the ball over six times during that span. This offense has been... Read More

Houston Texans (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 28% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Houston’s defense now has three games this season in which they have recorded zero sacks. This lack of pressure is what is keeping the unit from being elite. That said, the Saints are averaging under 20 points per game and have allowed 17 sacks... Read More

Atlanta Falcons (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 6

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 9% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Sam Howell is on pace to be sacked a ridiculous 98 times this season. While this obviously won’t happen, it goes to show how bad Washington’s offensive line has been. The team has turned the ball over 10 times through five games and has not... Read More

New York Jets Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add In 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 61% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The New York Jets defense is still elite and they proved that in their Sunday night matchup against the Chiefs. However, they continue to lack a consistent pass rush with just two sacks in their past three games. This is a case... Read More

Miami Dolphins Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 50% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Giants are an absolute dumpster fire right now. The team was sacked a season-high 11 times in their Monday night matchup with the Seattle Seahawks, which is tied for the ninth-most sacks in a single game in history. Additionally, Daniel Jones has thrown six interceptions... Read More

Baltimore Ravens Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: Add In All Leagues ROSTERED IN: 81% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Baltimore Ravens' defense has been elite through the first four games of the season, despite missing several key starters. They are coming off a stout Week 4 performance against the Cleveland Browns in which they tallied four sacks and three INTs while... Read More

Houston Texans Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 4% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Everyone has been sleeping on the Texans' defense, which is a shame. Sure, they don't have the volume stats like sacks and interceptions, and they have conceded seven rushing TDs, but the way that they have been shutting down the passing game so far has... Read More

Green Bay Packers Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 26% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders’ offense has been a disaster to start the season. They are averaging just 15.5 total points per game and have turned the ball over ten times in four games, which is tied for the second-most in the league. The offensive... Read More

Detroit Lions Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 10% of Leagues ANALYSIS: Detroit has been elite defensively over the last two weeks. They have given up just 26 total points and have totaled 12 sacks during that time. Led by Aidan Hutchinson, this defensive line has been trouble for teams and they will look to continue dominating... Read More

Washington Commanders Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 5

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 25% of Leagues ANALYSIS: While Washington's defense is giving up 30 points per game, their defensive line is still elite and can wreak havoc against Chicago. The offense of the Bears did look its best thus far this season during Week 4, but they were facing a struggling... Read More

Seattle Seahawks Defense (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 45% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Seahawks' defense has been very shaky so far in the 2023 season, but that was also the case last season. They started 2022 slow, giving up 84 points in Weeks 4 and 5, but things would improve as they would go on and hold... Read More

Los Angeles Chargers (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: 14+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 6% of Leagues ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers have allowed a ridiculous 29 points per game through three weeks. Despite this, they have been able to get to the opposing team’s quarterback consistently over the last two games -- piling up nine sacks against the Titans and Vikings. The... Read More

Denver Broncos (D/ST) - Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Pickups for Week 4

BALLER MOVE: 12+ Team Leagues ROSTERED IN: 38% of Leagues ANALYSIS: If they didn’t give up 70 points in Week 3, Denver's defense would have a much brighter outlook in Week 4. The Broncos have allowed the most points in the league while forcing just one turnover and having four sacks through three games. On... Read More