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 5 D/ST tiers:
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Elite
1. Buffalo Bills (vs. Steelers)
2. San Francisco 49ers (at Panthers)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (vs. Falcons)
4. Minnesota Vikings (vs. Bears)
5. Green Bay Packers (vs. Giants)
Mostly obvious picks, except maybe the Vikings … but they can take care of the Bears’ woeful offense.
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Solid
6. Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. Texans)
7. Philadelphia Eagles (at Cardinals)
8. Miami Dolphins (at Jets)
9. New Orleans Saints (vs. Seahawks)
10. Dallas Cowboys (at Rams)
The one to note here is the Cowboys — they’re on the road in LA, but that pass rush is so good!
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Streaming options
11. Tennessee Titans (at Commanders)
12. Los Angeles Chargers (at Browns)
13. Los Angeles Rams (vs. Cowboys)
14. New England Patriots (vs. Lions)
Maybe the Rams should be higher? But Cooper Rush has been kind of good?
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Throw a dart if you're desperate
Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Raiders)
Maybe Derek Carr struggles on the road?
