You’ve got your fantasy football lineup all but set for the week, with a few tweaks to be made here and there as Sunday’s slate of games is ready to kick off.
But you’re trying to optimize your lineup to make sure you get the most points. And that’s why you have to make sure your D/ST position has the best possible squad to win you the week.
That’s what these rankings will help with: A look at the elite, solid, and streamable options that could win you some virtual games in your league.
Let’s break down the Week 4 D/ST tiers:
1
Elite
1. Green Bay Packers (vs. Patriots)
2. Los Angeles Chargers (at Texans)
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Jets)
4. Dallas Cowboys (vs. Commanders)
5. New York Giants (vs. Bears)
All about opponents here. This is why I like to stream defenses — the Giants may not be great all season, but against the Bears? You’ve got to like that matchup.
2
Solid
6. Cleveland Browns (at Falcons)
7. Indianapolis Colts (vs. Titans)
8. Arizona Cardinals (at Panthers)
9. San Francisco 49ers (vs. Rams)
10. Detroit Lions (vs. Seahawks)
I hesitated with the Niners, but I think they belong here.
3
Streaming options
11. Philadelphia Eagles (vs. Jaguars)
12. Denver Broncos (at Raiders)
13. Los Angeles Rams (at 49ers)
14. New Orleans Saints (vs. Vikings)
15. Minnesota Vikings (vs. New Orleans Saints)
Regarding those last two: The Saints D is good, the Saints’ offense is all over the place (and we’ll see who suits up) … and it’s in England. Might be a low-scoring affair.
4
Throw a dart if you're desperate
Chicago Bears (at Giants)
Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Broncos)
Maybe Daniel Jones turns the ball over! Maybe the Broncos’ woes continue!
