Fantasy football defense rankings, Week 7: From elite to streamable

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 7 D/ST tiers:

Elite

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1. New England Patriots (vs. Bears)

2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at Panthers)

3. Denver Broncos (vs. Jets)

4. Miami Dolphins (vs. Steelers)

5. Dallas Cowboys (vs. Lions)

I’m a little nervous about the Cowboys against a healthier Lions team coming off a bye, but they’re still elite.

Solid

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6. Green Bay Packers (at Commanders)

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (vs. Giants)

8. Cincinnati Bengals (vs. Falcons)

9. New York Jets (at Broncos)

10. Los Angeles Chargers (vs. Seahawks)

Am I thinking the Jets’ D is improved and the Broncos’ offense is going to continue to struggle? YEP.

Streaming options

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11. Tennessee Titans (vs. Colts)

12. Indianapolis Colts (at Titans)

13. Las Vegas Raiders (vs. Texans)

An intriguing group all around.

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Atlanta Falcons (at Bengals)

Commanders (vs. Packers)

Maybe the Falcons keep it close? Maybe the Packers’ offense struggles?