Defense wins championships, right? I mean, that's how the old saying goes, and the Seattle Seahawks are the most recent example. But does it really apply to fantasy football? Defenses are often dismissed as the least important concern for a fantasy manager. Some folks even want to eliminate them from fantasy football leagues altogether! Oh, […]

At the beginning of the season, virtually every team in your fantasy football league looks strong. This is because everyone is healthy and there aren't any bye weeks. As a way to gain an edge on the competition, it's a good idea to look ahead at defense/special teams in Week 2 to take advantage of […]

Welcome RotoBallers to our first fantasy football defense rankings article of the 2026 season -- our Week 1 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts and tiered rankings. Each week of the fantasy football season, we will rank every defense from No. 1 to No. 32 and break them into tiers along with matchups analysis. This weekly article […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the 2026 season. This article will identify the best D/ST to pick up for this week and in the weeks ahead.  One of the best strategies in fantasy football is streaming your D/ST every week based on matchups. […]

Defenses and special teams (D/ST) can help win weeks. Though we sometimes focus on offense, identifying potential sleepers on defense can provide spike weeks, helping fantasy managers win leagues. In redraft leagues, the playoffs matter, but we need to reach that point. One way to increase our odds of reaching the fantasy football playoffs is […]

Drafts are fast and furious with the kickoff of the 2026 NFL season just days away, which means it's time to put the finishing touches on your fantasy football rosters! RotoBaller analyst Matt Donnelly drops his MUST START DEFENSE (D/ST) units for Week 1 of the season. Snag these dynamic defenses at the tail-end of […]

Hey RotoBallers! The 2026 NFL season is about to kick off, which means it's time to set our first lineups of the season. Even with limited data to analyze, it is never too early to identify streaming targets. In this piece, we will look at some high-upside defense streamers to consider putting in your Week […]

Hey, Doug, why are you writing up the four-game Thursday night slate rather than the monster Friday night slate? That’s a great question, anonymous reader. Preseason involves a ton of research, a lot of luck, and there is an insane amount of uncertainty.  An 11-game preseason slate doesn’t feel like an optimal way to make […]

Week 2 of the 2026 NFL preseason is upon us and wrapping up at the time of this slate. Last week I gave you a look at the first slate of the week, and this week you’re getting the last one. I followed the money, and DraftKings has made this their main slate for the […]

Training camps are heating up, and RotoBaller has you covered with a look at the top 10 NFL defenses you should target for fantasy football drafts for the 2026 fantasy football season. When looking at the top defenses, fantasy managers need to find defensive squads that will create turnovers, create sacks, and produce on special […]

A six-game NFL slate on a random Thursday night in August? What could be better? The players may not be the ones you’ll see in September, but the games are being played, and there’s money to be won!  A couple of teams will be playing their starters for limited snaps tonight, including Tennessee, Green Bay, […]

Every year, right around this time, I feel like that scene from "The Office" where Michael Scott says, “Oh my God, it’s happening. Everybody stay calm.” The problem is, I can’t stay calm. The NFL is back, and it feels so very good. I don’t care that it’s the preseason. I don’t care that it’s […]

The 2026 NFL Draft is finally here, and it feels like the whole league is holding its breath. After a season full of surprises, tanking teams, and loaded college rosters, we’re staring down a class packed with game-changers who could flip franchises overnight. From solid quarterbacks to shutdown corners and those skill-position freaks who make […]

The vast majority of NFL free-agency moves are done, with only a handful of potential starters left on the open market. With that big milestone behind us, we are now firmly in the pro-day circuit. That means we are seeing some players boost their stock with artificially enhanced numbers, while others pass on the process […]

NFL free agency is finally upon us. Several players are on the move as teams look to retool heading into the 2026 season. We have seen teams such as the Titans go on a spending spree early. Others, like the Seahawks and Chiefs, have experienced quite a few departures. This is always an interesting week […]

The fifth round of the NFL Draft is where gems start to come few and far between. Most of the stars have been selected at this point, and some fifth-round selections may not even make their roster in Year 1, let alone in Year 2 or 3. Still, we have seen some great fifth-round picks […]

After a monster year from the running back position in 2024, NFL fans were excited to see what we might get in 2025. While not quite as fantastic, we were still treated to stretches of excellent running back play. Jonathan Taylor, Christian McCaffrey, and Bijan Robinson all led the charge. There is a great mix […]

Once you get into the fourth round of the NFL Draft, the talent starts to drop off. Players are drafted for depth and potential at this point in the draft. Additionally, players drafted at this point may play less valuable positions, such as running back. However, that does not mean fourth-round draft picks cannot pan […]

We welcome you to the 2025 Fantasy Football Awards Show, presented by RotoBaller. These awards will cover the usual, obvious suspects, with some comedy relief mixed in. We're aiming to celebrate the good, the bad, and all of the things that made you rip your hair out and stare at the ceiling. Once again, I'm […]

While the majority of fantasy football championships were decided last week, there are a few brave souls still competing for league titles in Week 18, as well as DFS grinders who are looking for the perfect option at the D/ST spot. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help you lock up a trophy with his […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 18 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. For those who play in Week 18 fantasy football championships, RotoBaller has you covered. We will highlight the best […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 17 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. Championship week is finally here. With this being the final week of the fantasy football season in most leagues, […]

Week 16 in the NFL brought fireworks. The potential game of the year between the Seahawks and the Rams led off the slate, and the games never turned back. The NFC playoff picture was shaken up with the Seahawks jumping into the No. 1 seed, and the AFC playoff race tightened up. This is shaping […]

Week 17 marks the championship finals for the majority of fantasy football leagues. With titles on the line, every roster decision is crucial, including the D/ST spot. RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help you lock up a trophy with his top Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Week 17! We've got you covered with Week […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football playoffs D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 17 and 18 of the 2025 season. Each week, we will go through the best defensive streaming options that fantasy managers should pick up for the coming weeks.  If you are one of the few fantasy managers who play into Week 18, we […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football playoffs D/ST streamers and starts for Weeks 16 and 17 of the 2025 season. Each week, we will go through the best defensive streaming options that fantasy managers should pick up for the coming weeks.  Only two weeks remain in most fantasy leagues, meaning now is the time to plan […]

If you're reading this article, then congrats on making it to the next round of the fantasy football playoffs -- which in most leagues is the semi-finals. It may be late in the week, but there's always an opportunity to tweak your lineup and improve your changes of winning. We all know the importance of […]

Welcome, RotoBallers, to our fantasy football defense streamers, starts, and tiered rankings for Week 16 of the 2025 season! This article will be your go-to stop for all defensive rankings and streamers for the entire season. With only four teams remaining in most fantasy football leagues, choosing the right defense could be the difference between […]

The fantasy football playoffs are upon us, which means every decision can make or break your chances at a championship! RotoBaller's Matt Donnelly is here to help with his top Defense (D/ST) Must Starts for Week 16! We've got you covered with Week 16 D/ST streamer options to give you the tools needed to set […]

With the Chiefs eliminated from playoff contention, the AFC will have a new champion for the first time since 2021. Week 15 featured a seismic shift in power across the NFL. Many of the teams we have become accustomed to seeing deep in the playoffs are either done altogether or on the outside looking in. […]