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Defense (D/ST) Rankings: 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Analysis, Week 1 Outlooks

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Jon Mathisen's fantasy football top 12 impact Defense D/ST rankings to target for Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season. 2023 fantasy football start/sit analysis and outlooks for Defense D/ST options in Week 1!

Check out our top 12 2023 fantasy football Defense (D/ST) rankings!

Jon Mathisen discusses his top 12 Defense (D/ST) rankings. You should consider targeting these D/ST's in your 2023 fantasy football drafts or on the waiver wire. The 2023 fantasy football draft season is here - win big with RotoBaller in 2023!

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Top 12 Defense (D/ST) Rankings

Jon Mathisen's top-12 fantasy football D/ST units to target for the 2023 NFL season, including:

  • San Francisco 49ers
  • New England Patriots
  • and more!

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