When Should You Draft a Defense in Fantasy Football - D/ST Fantasy Football Tips, Advice

Defenses in fantasy football are an important piece that is often glanced over. This is partially because fantasy D/STs are highly variable and frequently overlooked as a guessing game. Although they are less predictable than offensive skill players, fantasy managers can still make informed decisions to find an edge at the position. The question is:... Read More

Conference Championship Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ravens DST, 49ers DST, Chiefs DST, Lions DST

Welcome back, RotoBallers! There are still weekly playoffs and DFS contested to be played. We continue our fantasy football playoff rankings article series with team defenses. Some fantasy playoff leagues require you to select a defense. Set your winning lineup with our Conference Championship fantasy football team defense (D/ST) rankings. Below, you will see where... Read More

Divisional Round Weekend Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Ravens DST, 49ers DST, Bills DST, Chiefs DST, Lions DST, Buccaneers DST

RotoBallers, we are back with more fantasy football playoff rankings. The Divisional Round kicks off this weekend with the Ravens versus Texans and concludes Sunday with the Bills against the Chiefs. Some fantasy playoff leagues require you to select a defense. It's time to set those playoff league-winning lineups with our Divisional Round fantasy football... Read More

Wild Card Weekend Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Bills DST, Browns DST, Eagles DST, Buccaneers DST, Chiefs DST

Welcome back, RotoBallers, to more Wild Card weekend playoff rankings. Wild Card weekend kicks off on Saturday with the Browns versus the Texans and ends with the Eagles against the Buccaneers. The weather could also be a factor, as the temperature is expected to be in single digits for the Chiefs and Dolphins playoff game.... Read More

Week 18 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Jets DST, Patriots DST, Buccaneers DST, Jaguars DST, Bears DST

RotoBallers, we have another week of fantasy football. While most leagues had their fantasy Super Bowls in Week 17, we are back with more rankings for those managers with a two-week championship, league title, or even a team of the week prize. We are here to help you set that winning line with our Week 18... Read More

Week 18 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Most fantasy football championship games have been played, but not all of them. And while I prefer leagues that don’t include the final week, I pass no judgment on anyone who chooses to. It is another week of fantasy football after all. My main home league played into the final week until about five years... Read More

Week 17 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Eagles DST, Raiders DST, Rams DST, Bills DST, Jaguars DST, Bears DST

Fantasy championship week has officially arrived for most leagues. Finding those edges and streaming the proper defense could be the difference between raising the championship trophy or finishing in second place. It's time to set that league-winning lineup with our NFL team's Week 17 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings. The Raiders DST continues to wreak... Read More

Week 17 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

And just like that, we have arrived at championship week for the majority of fantasy football leagues. Week 17 of the 2023 NFL season is upon us, and I for one want to forget that Week 16 ever happened (from a fantasy defense perspective). No sugar-coating is necessary. It was a bad week for fantasy... Read More

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 17 (2023): Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Rankings

Fantasy managers who have made it to championship weekend surely have loaded and talented rosters. Picking the correct defense for Week 17 is the final piece of the puzzle. Play it wrong and managers can be left with a zero (or worse) in their lineup. Utilize the waiver wire and find the matchup that benefits... Read More

Week 16 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

The end is in sight as we now move on to Week 16 and the fantasy playoff semi-finals in most leagues. The pressure is on in these “lose and go home” games, being so close to the championship game that you can almost taste it. With only two weeks left in the fantasy football season,... Read More

Top D/ST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Week 16 and 17 Team Defense Picks (2023)

There are just two more weeks left of the fantasy football season. All you have to do is win two more games, and you can call yourself a champion. It won't be easy, but now is the time to start planning out your defense in fantasy football for the possible remaining two games.  It might... Read More

Top DST Starts for Fantasy Football Playoffs: Rest-Of-Season Team Defense Picks (2023)

The fantasy football playoffs are finally here. If you need a defense for Week 15, Week 16, and/or Week 17, you have come to the right place. This article will give fantasy managers the best defenses to play over the next three weeks. Targeting certain defenses could be the difference in a championship or a... Read More

Week 16 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Broncos DST, Bills DST, Bears DST, Packers DST, Eagles DST, more

Howdy RotoBallers! Week 16 has arrived, which means it's the final four of the fantasy playoffs. Finding those edges and streaming the proper defense could be the difference between winning or losing your league matchup. Ask any fantasy managers who streamed the Raiders DST in Week 15. The Raiders DST's monster performance could have catapulted... Read More

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 16 (2023): Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Rankings

Congratulations! If you're reading this, you've likely either A) secured a first-round bye for the fantasy playoffs or B) advanced past round one and get the prize of facing one of the top seeds in round two. Whether defenses got you here or not, playing the correct one becomes more vital as the playoffs progress.... Read More

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 14, 15, 16, 17) - Defense Streamers and Starts

At this point in the season, streaming defenses in fantasy could be the difference in a playoff victory or not. If you still need to win in Week 14, prioritize a D/ST pickup for this weekend.  Despite the Cowboys and Ravens ranking as the top two fantasy defenses through 13 weeks, they have some tough... Read More

Week 15 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Last week is now in the books and the fantasy football regular season is now over for the majority of leagues. We move headlong into the fantasy playoffs. No more byes and plenty of QB injuries that have reshaped the DST landscape. Those fortunate enough to earn a first-round bye in their league may not... Read More

Week 15 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Chiefs DST, Vikings DST, Bengals DST, Raiders DST, Colts DST, more

RotoBallers! For most leagues, the fantasy football playoffs have arrived. Injuries to quarterbacks have bumped some defenses up in the rankings. It's the first week of the postseason, and our goal is to help you set that winning lineup and advance to the next round. Today, we will review our NFL team's Week 15 fantasy... Read More

Defenses (DEF) to Start in Week 15 (2023): Best Fantasy Playoffs Streaming Options

The fantasy playoffs have arrived, which means the best teams are squaring off against each other every week from here on out. The margin of error is razor-thin and a poor performance by a defense can break title dreams. Play the wrong defense and managers can be left with a zero (or worse) in their... Read More

Week 14 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 14 is here, and it could be a must-win for many fantasy managers. With only one week left until the Week 15 fantasy playoffs, this could be do or die for most fantasy teams. That makes lineup decisions even more stressful heading into this weekend. RotoBaller will have you covered all week long and... Read More

Week 14 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Texans DST, Packers DST, Saints DST, Colts DST, Vikings DST, more

Hey, RotoBallers! Week 14 is here, and some fantasy managers have one more shot to make the fantasy playoffs. The Cardinals and Commanders are the only two teams on bye this week. We churn out rankings week in and week out. Streaming the right defense could be the difference between winning or losing your league... Read More

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 13, 14, 15, 16) - Defense Streamers and Starts

If you stream defenses in fantasy football, you have come to the right place. This article will look at defenses to target in Week 13 and beyond. Interesting to note that Week 15 and Week 16 will be featured in the list below, which is the playoffs for most fantasy leagues. So, if you have... Read More

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 11, 12, 13, 14) - Defense Streamers and Starts

We are in the home stretch of the fantasy football season and getting close to the end. With most fantasy playoffs starting in Week 15, there are just two regular season games remaining. That means it's time to start looking ahead at matchups to secure the best fantasy defense. I am a firm believer in... Read More

Fantasy Football Playoffs Defenses (D/ST) Start Em / Sit Em

Check out our top 2023 fantasy football must-start Defenses (D/ST) for the fantasy football playoffs! LaQuan Jones discusses his top "Must Start" Defense (D/ST) streamers that will have an impact in the 2023 fantasy football playoffs. You should consider targeting these D/ST's where available. LaQuan also digs into some D/ST units you will want to... Read More

Week 13 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 12 is now in the books leaving the majority of fantasy leagues with only two regular-season games remaining. We also move on from another plentiful week with no byes directly into a week with six teams on bye. Playoff spots in many leagues will be decided this week, as well as playoff seeding and... Read More

Week 13 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Buccaneers DST, Chargers DST, Jaguars DST, Falcons DST, Rams DST

RotoBallers, Week 13 has arrived, and it's time to focus on setting those winning lineups. There are six teams on a bye, so there will be few options to stream this week. The Bears, Vikings, Bills, Ravens, Giants, and Raiders are off this week. For fantasy managers singing the bye week blues, we've got you... Read More

Top Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings (Weeks 12, 13, 14, 15) - Defense Streamers and Starts

It's crazy to think we are almost done with the fantasy football season. With most playoffs starting in Week 15, there are just three regular season games left until the postseason. That means, if you stream defenses in fantasy, you have come to the right place. Now is the perfect time to start lining up... Read More

Week 12 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 11 just wrapped up with a close, relatively low-scoring Super Bowl LVII rematch between the Eagles and Chiefs on Monday Night Football, with the Eagles sending a stadium full of Chiefs fans home disappointed. This means it’s already Week 12 and the fantasy decisions we are faced with can be the difference between making... Read More

Week 12 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: Titans DST, Broncos DST, Patriots DST, Texans DST, Falcons DST

RotoBallers, the weekend is here, and with four games in the books already, it's time to focus on the rest of Week 12. The Cowboys' DST is the top-scoring defense in fantasy football and continues to lead fantasy managers to victory. However, for fantasy managers who need to stream and don't have Dallas as their... Read More

Week 11 Defense (DEF) Streamers and Starts - 2023 Fantasy Tiers, Rankings

Week 10 just wrapped up with the Broncos stunning the Bills in Buffalo on Monday Night Football. And it’s on to Week 11 and the fantasy decisions we are faced with can be the difference between making your playoffs or not this late in the season. We have four bye teams again this week with... Read More