Your drafts might be complete, but when it comes to defenses, streaming each week is a tried and tested way to manage that element of your roster. Throughout the season I’m going to bring you my top 20 defensive options each week to help give you an edge in your weekly matchups.
Week 1 Defense Rankings
Ranking | Team | Opponent | Comment |
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Ranking | Team | Opponent | Comment |
1 | Ravens | @ Dolphins | Dolphins are a hot mess and just traded their best offensive lineman |
2 | Eagles | vs Redskins | Jim Schwarz is licking his lips facing the Washington o-line in its current state |
3 | Browns | vs Titans | A loaded Browns d-line gets unleashed against a Taylor Lewan-less Titans |
4 | Bears | vs Packers | I predict a low-scoring affair and the Bears D remains immensely talented |
5 | Vikings | vs Falcons | My number 1 defense of 2019 gets after Matt Ryan in their home opener |
6 | Saints | vs Texans | One of the most loaded defenses in the NFL face an unproven o-line |
7 | Cowboys | vs Giants | While Eli is still the QB, ANY Giants opponent will be high in the defense rankings |
8 | Broncos | @ Raiders | Chubb and Miller wreck shop in Oakland |
9 | Chargers | vs Colts | Jacoby Brissett is no Andew Luck and the Chargers are still a top defense, even without Derwin James |
10 | Rams | @ Panthers | Aaron Donald just makes everything go for the Rams' defense |
11 | Patriots | vs Steelers | You can't underestimate the Patriots' ability to scheme a great defensive gameplan |
12 | Bills | @ Jets | Not flashy but highly effective defensive unit |
13 | Chiefs | @ Jaguars | Chiefs' dominant offense allows their defense to get after Nick Foles on the road |
14 | Colts | @ Chargers | Great opportunity to get after a Chargers line missing it's starting left tackle and blue chip running back |
15 | Jets | vs Bills | Strong run defense but questions remain over their ability to get to the quarterback |
16 | Titans | @ Browns | Solid defense, but on the road, Baker and the Browns may be a struggle to contain |
17 | Jaguars | vs Chiefs | A great defense but playing the league's best offense will be a struggle in week 1 |
18 | Bengals | @ Seahawks | The Bengals' strength is on the d-line but it will be tough against one of the league's best rushing teams |
19 | 49ers | @ Buccaneers | The 49ers front 7 can get after any team but can they keep the Tampa passing game quiet? |
20 | Lions | @ Cardinals | Cardinals are a mystery of offense but the Lions are loaded up front |