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Jorden's must-start fantasy football waiver wire defenses (D/ST) to stream and start for Week 14 of the 2025 season. His fantasy defense start 'em, sit 'em picks.
With many fantasy managers are fighting to earn entry into their league's playoffs, every Week 14 decision carries serious weight. RotoBaller analyst Jorden Hill shares his fantasy football must-start defenses (D/ST) for Week 14 of the 2025 season.
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2025 Fantasy Football: Week 14 Defenses To Start (D/ST)
Jorden Hill drops his top Defenses for Week 14 of the 2025 fantasy football season:
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Week 14 Fantasy Football Defense Outlooks
Cleveland Browns D/ST vs. TEN
Cam Ward is in for a real treat in Week 14. The Browns have one of the best defenses in the NFL, and the Titans are one of the worst offenses in the NFL this season. As a result, Cleveland's D/ST will come in as the No. 1-ranked fantasy unit this week.
The Browns have totaled 19 sacks since Week 10 and currently rank second in total sacks (43) on the year. With the defense also ranking first in pass rush win rate, Ward will be in trouble all game long. The rookie quarterback has been sacked a league-leading 48 times through 13 weeks, and the Titans currently rank dead last in both points scored per game and yards per game.
Seattle Seahawks D/ST at ATL
The Seattle Seahawks' defense just had one of the best fantasy performances in recent memory. This unit allowed zero points, totaled four sacks, forced five turnovers, and scored a touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 13. This D/ST has now scored above 22 fantasy points in two of the past four weeks.
Therefore, fantasy managers should be starting this Seattle defense in all formats against the Atlanta Falcons this week. Kirk Cousins has been sacked five times over the past two games, and the Seahawks have totaled at least four sacks in four of the past five weeks. You can't possibly sit this D/ST following last week's performance.
Denver Broncos D/ST at LV
The Denver Broncos' defense didn't have the best outing last week. However, fantasy managers should expect this D/ST to bounce back in a major way in Week 14 against the Raiders. Denver just scored 15 fantasy points against this Las Vegas offense a few weeks ago behind a six-sack, one-interception day in Week 10.
A similar performance could be in store this week, as the Raiders' offensive line continues to struggle. Geno Smith has been sacked 25 times over the last four weeks and has been sacked 46 times on the year (second-most in the NFL). Given that Denver has totaled the most sacks in the league through 13 weeks (51), this D/ST should be in all fantasy lineups.
Baltimore Ravens D/ST vs. PIT
The Ravens' defense didn't necessarily play well last week against the Cincinnati Bengals, but fantasy managers can trust this unit in most leagues this week. Baltimore has allowed fewer than 20 points in six of its last seven games, and the Steelers are currently trotting out a quarterback (Aaron Rodgers) who has multiple fractures in his wrist.
On top of that, these Ravens versus Steelers games are usually low-scoring. Baltimore has held Pittsburgh to under 20 points in each of its last eight meetings dating back to the 2022 season. So, Baltimore is a solid D/ST play this week.
Washington Commanders D/ST at MIN
All signs point to J.J. McCarthy returning from a one-game absence in Week 14. However, Washington's D/ST will still be a top-10 play against the Minnesota Vikings. McCarthy has thrown multiple interceptions in three straight games and has thrown 10 interceptions in just six starts this season.
Additionally, the Minnesota offensive line hasn't been able to protect the quarterback at a high level. This unit has allowed the third-most sacks through 13 weeks (43) and ranks in the bottom 10 in pass block win rate. Even though Washington has had its own struggles on defense this year, this D/ST will be a nice start. The Commanders rank 11th in pass rush win rate entering the week.
Week 14 D/ST Rankings
| Rank | Player Name |
| 1 | Denver Broncos |
| 2 | Cleveland Browns |
| 3 | Seattle Seahawks |
| 4 | Miami Dolphins |
| 5 | Tennessee Titans |
| 6 | Los Angeles Rams |
| 7 | Houston Texans |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 9 | Washington Commanders |
| 10 | Minnesota Vikings |
| 11 | Philadelphia Eagles |
| 12 | Baltimore Ravens |
| 13 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 14 | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 15 | New York Jets |
| 16 | Green Bay Packers |
| 17 | Indianapolis Colts |
| 18 | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 19 | Jacksonville Jaguars |
| 20 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 21 | Chicago Bears |
| 22 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 23 | Buffalo Bills |
| 24 | Detroit Lions |
| 25 | New Orleans Saints |
| 26 | Arizona Cardinals |
| 27 | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 28 | Cincinnati Bengals |
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