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Week 13 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

Aaron Donald - Fantasy Football Rankings, IDP Draft Sleepers, Defense (DST)

Fantasy football IDP rankings and IDP streamers for Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season. Chris's IDP fantasy start em, sit em picks for individual defensive players.

Let us begin this grueling fantasy week with a moment of silence for my pre-season pick for this year’s IDP Breakout: Jaelan Phillips. While the former Hurricane was electric this weekend and showed signs of being what we thought he could in recent weeks, he struggled with injuries throughout the season before losing the rest of 2023 to a torn Achilles. It's a significant loss to those who hung onto him all year, only to see him fall just as he ascended.

Equally troubling is the fact that star pass rusher Myles Garrett heard a "pop" in his shoulder this Sunday. Garrett gutted it out this weekend, but multiple beat writers for the Browns suspect he could miss "significant time" due to the injury. Garrett is a no-doubt-about-it elite fantasy pass rusher, so I will list him in my rankings until he's declared out… but it doesn't look good.

If the prospect of losing two top-ten fantasy DLs wasn’t enough, there are six teams on bye this week. That includes four LB1s (Roquan Smith, T.J. Edwards, Terrel Bernard, and Bobby Okereke), two DL1s (Danielle Hunter and Maxx Crosby), and three DB1s (Kyle Hamilton, Camryn Bynum, and Jaquan Brisker). Worse, the most favorable pass rush matchup in fantasy (the Giants) is on bye, and other good matchups (Steelers, Jets, etc.) face underwhelming fronts.

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IDP Scoring System for Rankings

Note: These rankings are also based on leagues that start one player at each defensive position (DL, LB, DB) and two DFLEX

  • 6-points per Defensive Touchdown
  • 4-points per Forced Turnover (FF/INT)
  • 3-points per Sack
  • 2- points per PD, FR, Safety
  • 1-point Solo Tackle
  • 0.5-points Assisted Tackle

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 T.J. Watt Steelers Cardinals
2 Micah Parsons Cowboys Seahawks
3 Josh Allen Jaguars Bengals
4 Myles Garrett (Q) Browns Rams
5 Aidan Hutchinson Lions Saints
6 Nick Bosa 49ers Eagles
7 Khalil Mack Chargers Patriots
8 Haason Reddick Eagles 49ers
9 Shaquil Barrett Buccaneers Panthers
10 Brian Burns Panthers Buccaneers
11 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Jaguars
12 Aaron Donald Rams Browns
13 Chris Jones Chiefs Packers
14 Alex Highsmith Steelers Cardinals
15 Javon Hargrave 49ers Eagles
16 Christian Wilkins Dolphins Commanders
17 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Commanders
18 Rashan Gary Packers Chiefs
19 Jonathan Allen Commanders Dolphins
20 Jeffery Simmons Titans Colts
21 Byron Young Rams Browns
22 Chase Young 49ers Eagles
23 Cameron Heyward Steelers Cardinals
24 Harold Landry III Titans Colts
25 Jalen Carter Eagles 49ers
26 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Broncos
27 Josh Sweat Eagles 49ers
28 Bradley Chubb Dolphins Commanders
29 Demarcus Lawrence Cowboys Seahawks
30 Deforest Buckner Colts Titans
31 Carl Granderson Saints Lions
32 David Onyemata Falcons Jets
33 Boye Mafe Seahawks Cowboys
34 Baron Browning Broncos Texans
35 Denico Autry Titans Colts
36 Kwity Paye Colts Titans
37 Dennis Gardeck Cardinals Steelers
38 Samson Ebukam Colts Titans
39 Calais Campbell Falcons Jets
40 Jonathan Cooper Broncos Texans
41 Derrick Brown Panthers Buccaneers
42 Vita Vea (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
43 Preston Smith Packers Chiefs
44 Calijah Kancey Buccaneers Panthers
45 Nik Bonitto Broncos Texans
46 Jonathan Greenard Texans Broncos
47 Osa Odighizuwa Cowboys Seahawks
48 Za’Darius Smith Browns Rams
49 Alim McNeill Lions Saints
50 Travon Walker Jaguars Bengals

 

DL Riser of the Week

Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

By far, the Giants are the most generous pass rush opponent this season. However, they are on bye. The Jets are the next best matchup for pass rushers on paper, but they face a mediocre Falcons pass rush this week. Pittsburgh is another good matchup who faces a mediocre pass rush in the Arizona Cardinals. That leaves the Panthers as our next best option.

According to PFF, Carolina grades as the third-worst pass-blocking offense in the NFL. They average the fifth-most pass attempts per game, allow the fourth-most sacks, and surrender 17 quarterback pressures per game. Better yet, Bryce Young is top-ten in quarterback fumbles despite missing a game due to injury and having sat his bye already.

Barrett has been a sturdy fantasy option all season. He isn't elite in any statistical category, but he never offers a goose egg and always has big play upside. In a week with six teams on bye and multiple elite pass rushers hurt, you can do worse than Barrett against the Panthers as your DL1.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week

Josh Sweat, Philadelphia Eagles

Sweat spends 86.7% of his time lined up over an offense's left edge. This week, that puts him against Trent Williams. That means Haason Reddick has a plus matchup against the 49ers' weak right side, but Sweat will face one of the best pass-blocking tackles in the NFL.

While this isn’t the banner year for Williams, as he has struggled with injuries, he still grades far better than most offensive tackles. The former Sooner is credited with allowing zero sacks, 11 hurries, and 14 total pressures on the season. If you factor out his game against Cleveland, in which he was injured and facing Myles Garrett, he's allowing only 1.25 pressures per contest. That’s bad for Sweat.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 C.J. Mosley Jets Falcons
2 Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars Bengals
3 Zaire Franklin Colts Titans
4 Jordyn Brooks Seahawks Cowboys
5 Fred Warner 49ers Eagles
6 Logan Wilson Bengals Jaguars
7 Ernest Jones Rams Browns
8 Bobby Wagner Seahawks Cowboys
9 Azeez Al-Shaair Titans Colts
10 Quincy Williams Jets Falcons
11 Lavonte David (Q) Buccaneers Panthers
12 Alex Singleton Broncos Texans
13 Quay Walker Packers Chiefs
14 Eric Kendricks Chargers Patriots
15 Kaden Elliss Falcons Jets
16 Blake Cashman Texans Broncos
17 Dre Greenlaw 49ers Eagles
18 Elandon Roberts Steelers Cardinals
19 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Bengals
20 Frankie Luvu Panthers Buccaneers
21 Cody Barton Commanders Dolphins
22 Devin White Buccaneers Panthers
23 Demario Davis Saints Lions
24 T.J. Watt Steelers Cardinals
25 Nicholas Morrow Eagles 49ers
26 Micah Parsons Cowboys Seahawks
27 Kenneth Murray Jr. Chargers Patriots
28 Pete Werner Saints Lions
29 De’Vondre Campbell (Q) Packers Chiefs
30 Drue Tranquill Chiefs Packers
31 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Rams
32 Josey Jewell Broncos Texans
33 E.J. Speed Colts Titans
34 Alex Anzalone Lions Saints
35 Christian Harris Texans Broncos
36 Mykal Walker Steelers Cardinals
37 Jamin Davis Commanders Dolphins
38 Nate Landman Falcons Jets
39 Shaquil Barrett Buccaneers Panthers
40 Zach Cunningham (Q) Eagles 49ers
41 Damone Clark Cowboys Seahawks
42 Jerome Baker Dolphins Commanders
43 Alex Highsmith Steelers Cardinals
44 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Commanders
45 Germaine Pratt Bengals Jaguars
46 Isaiah McDuffie Packers Chiefs
47 David Long Jr. Dolphins Commanders
48 Byron Young Rams Browns
49 Sione Takitaki Browns Rams
50 Jack Campbell Lions Saints

 

LB Riser of the Week

Nicholas Morrow, Philadelphia Eagles

Several weeks ago we noted that Morrow was a better fantasy option than Zach Cunningham, though both were risky flyers given their inconsistent production. That said, Cunningham left Sunday's game early with a hamstring injury. As a result, Morrow's playing time and production skyrocketed.

With the 49ers on tap, don't be surprised if Cunningham guts out an NFC Championship rematch. After all, San Francisco's players poked the bear all offseason, and some Philly players were unhappy with the 49ers' complaining. However, if Cunningham is out, Morrow could see 90% of his team's defensive snaps against a team with the second-highest run percentage in the NFL.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week

Nobody?

This may seem like a cop-out, but very few linebackers are absolute fades this week. Byes have robbed us of no less than 12 LBs who regularly make our weekly rankings. That’s not counting injuries to players like Phillips, Kyzir White, Nick Bolton, and many others.

While this is usually one of the deepest positions in fantasy, a severe loss of depth makes many fringe players worth your consideration this week. It's nearly impossible to outright fade or cancel any LB who you could reasonably consider playing this week.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Panthers
2 Derwin James Chargers Patriots
3 Kamren Curl Commanders Dolphins
4 Jalen Pitre Texans Broncos
5 Reed Blankenship Eagles 49ers
6 Jevon Holland (Q) Dolphins Commanders
7 Minkah Fitzpatrick (Q) Steelers Cardinals
8 L’Jarius Sneed Chiefs Packers
9 Devon Witherspoon Seahawks Cowboys
10 Kyle Dugger Patriots Chargers
11 Dax Hill Bengals Jaguars
12 Grant Delpit Browns Rams
13 Daron Bland Cowboys Seahawks
14 Jonathan Owens Packers Chiefs
15 Kevin Byard Eagles 49ers
16 Jordan Battle Bengals Jaguars
17 Kenny Moore II Colts Titans
18 Julian Blackmon Colts Titans
19 Jessie Bates III Falcons Jets
20 Roger McCreary Titans Colts
21 Julian Love Seahawks Cowboys
22 Rayshawn Jenkins Jaguars Bengals
23 Paulson Adebo Saints Lions
24 Charvarius Ward 49ers Eagles
25 Ryan Neal Buccaneers Panthers
26 Budda Baker Cardinals Steelers
27 Tyrann Mathieu Saints Lions
28 Benjamin St. Juste Commanders Dolphins
29 Justin Simmons Broncos Texans
30 Richie Grant Falcons Jets
31 Brian Branch Lions Saints
32 Kerby Joseph Lions Saints
33 Jalen Ramsey Dolphins Commanders
34 A.J. Terrell Falcons Jets
35 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Steelers
36 Mike Hilton Bengals Jaguars
37 Justin Reid Chiefs Packers
38 Percy Butler Commanders Dolphins
39 Alohi Gilman Chargers Patriots
40 Carlton Davis Buccaneers Panthers
41 Jayron Kearse (Q) Cowboys Seahawks
42 Andre Cisco Jaguars Bengals
43 Patrick Surtain II Broncos Texans
44 Ji’Ayir Brown 49ers Eagles
45 Deommodore Lenoir 49ers Eagles
46 Zyon McCollum Buccaneers Panthers
47 Darious Williams Jaguars Bengals
48 Rudy Ford (Q) Packers Chiefs
49 Denzel Ward Browns Rams
50 Jamal Adams Seahawks Cowboys

 

DB Riser of the Week

Jonathan Owens, Green Bay Packers

The man better known as "Simon Biles' Husband" began last season as the leading tackler at his position. Houston used him as a starter, and he was a fantasy force until Jalen Pitre slowly took over that secondary. Since seeing his role drop with the Texans, Owens moved on to Green Bay. There he made our pre-season list of players worth watching, before riding pine to open the year.

While he began the season as a backup and special teamer, Owens has played 100% of Green Bay’s defensive snaps in each of their past five games. He’s totaled eight or more tackles in all but one of those contests. Now he has an opponent (the Chiefs) who can be generous to opposing safeties with Owens’ skillset. That’s a nice setup for a guy who is the 58th most rostered DB in fantasy.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week

Marco Wilson, Arizona Cardinals

Wilson is the 11th most targeted defensive back in the NFL this year, which usually means he's a solid option as a CB streamer. The Steelers are a low-volume opponent, though.

On the season, the Steelers rank 26th in offensive plays per game. Their offensive plays in one game without Matt Canada were on par with their season rate, too. In fact, with Matt Canada, they were the 25th-highest pass volume offense in the league. In one game without him, they actually threw less.

While these rates without Canada are a small sample and skewed by a matchup against Jake Browning, Arizona isn’t a significantly tougher matchup. Kyler Murray is clearly better than Browning, but Pittsburgh continues to target their receivers at one of the lowest clips in the league. That shouldn’t change in what projects to be a contest where the Steelers can again impose their will through the ground game.



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