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Week 2 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Chargers D/ST, Steelers D/ST, Colts D/ST, Seahawks D/ST, Jets D/ST, Texans D/ST

TJ Watt - IDP, Pittsburgh Steelers, DST, Defense, Fantasy Football Def

RotoBaller's updated Week 2 team defense (D/ST) rankings for fantasy football in 2024. Read the weekend updates for our fantasy football DST rankings and win more.

Week 2 of the new fantasy football season is here, and as always, the D/ST spot is tricky to analyze and navigate. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 2 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.

The Chargers, Seahawks, and Colts have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 2 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Steelers, Jets, 49ers, Browns, and more rank.

Our Week 2 defense (DST) fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, Andersen Pickard, and Scott Engel. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news.

Editor's Note: Access RotoBaller’s trusted fantasy football rankings for PPR, Standard, Dynasty, Super Flex, and Best Ball formats. Get tiered cheat sheets, expert analysis, and player outlooks to dominate your draft from every angle.

 

Week 2 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News

  • Kansas City Chiefs A Must-Start In Week 2
  • Giants Defense Facing Rookie Quarterback In Week 2
  • Steelers DST A Must-Start In Week 2
  • Jets Defense A Strong Play In Week 2
  • Ravens Defense A Top Option In Week 2
  • Seahawks D/ST Can Prove They Are Legitimate In Week 2
  • Joey Bosa Listed As Questionable For Week 2
  • Cowboys Defense Looks To Stay Against Saints
  • Chargers Defense An Excellent Choice In Week 2
  • Emmanuel Forbes Jr. To Undergo Thumb Surgery
  • League Executives Think The Jets Will Trade Haason Reddick
  • Jaguars Place Tyson Campbell On Injured Reserve, Sign Tre Flowers

 

Week 2 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings

Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings

D/ST Tier D/ST Rank D/ST Name Position
1 1 Pittsburgh Steelers DST
1 2 New York Jets DST
1 3 Baltimore Ravens DST
1 4 San Francisco 49ers DST
2 5 Los Angeles Chargers DST
2 6 Seattle Seahawks DST
3 7 Indianapolis Colts DST
3 8 Houston Texans DST
3 9 Dallas Cowboys DST
3 10 Kansas City Chiefs DST
4 11 Cleveland Browns DST
4 12 Philadelphia Eagles DST
4 13 Jacksonville Jaguars DST
4 14 Denver Broncos DST
4 15 Washington Commanders DST
5 16 New England Patriots DST
5 17 Chicago Bears DST
5 18 Detroit Lions DST
5 19 Tennessee Titans DST
5 20 Green Bay Packers DST
5 21 New York Giants DST
6 22 Buffalo Bills DST
6 23 New Orleans Saints DST
6 24 Miami Dolphins DST
6 25 Los Angeles Rams DST
6 26 Carolina Panthers DST
6 27 Atlanta Falcons DST
6 28 Tampa Bay Buccaneers DST
6 29 Las Vegas Raiders DST
6 30 Minnesota Vikings DST
6 31 Arizona Cardinals DST
6 32 Cincinnati Bengals DST

 

Week 2 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football

Pittsburgh Steelers DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a defensive clinic in their season opener and appear primed for another dominant showing against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Denver's offense managed just 16 points in Week 1 and turned the ball over three times.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his debut, and Pittsburgh's relentless pass rush led by T.J. Watt is sure to make it difficult for the rookie to improve on Sunday. Even if the Steelers' defense fails to record prolific counting stats, fantasy managers should feel safe deploying it in what is projected to be a very low-scoring affair. Pittsburgh's DST can be locked in starting lineups of all shapes and sizes this week

- Jorden Hill, RotoBaller

New York Jets DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The New York Jets defense struggled to slow down the San Francisco 49ers in their Week 1 loss, coughing up 32 points while notching three sacks. They should play better in a Week 2 road matchup against the Tennessee Titans.

Tennessee turned the ball over three times while allowing Will Levis to get sacked three times in a Week 1 loss to the Chicago Bears. The Jets have talented players throughout their defense and should have a productive fantasy day against Tennessee in Week 2. Treat them as a top-10 option on Sunday.

- Matt Terelle, RotoBaller

Cleveland Browns DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The Cleveland Browns defense turned in a rough showing in Week 1's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, allowing 33 points while notching three sacks. They will look to tighten it up in a Week 2 road matchup against Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Lawrence got sacked three times in Week 1's loss to the Miami Dolphins, but Cleveland could be without star pass rusher Myles Garrett (foot), who missed practice on Thursday and was limited on Friday. A Garrett absence would be a big hole for the Browns to fill this weekend. If Garrett ends up playing, Cleveland's defense can be trusted as a fringe top-12 unit in Week 2.

- Matt Terelle, RotoBaller



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