Week 14 Virtual Defensive Leaderboard: Who Starts, Sits D/ST in Fantasy Football

If there’s one thing fantasy football owners don’t need a week before a fantasy knockout, it’s four good D/ST goodbyes. Our Week 14 Fantasy Defense Rankings certainly feel the loss of Patriots, Colts, Dolphins, and Eagles, and they are further weakened by some tough matches for owned defenses. high property. That opens the door to some legal sleepers and wireline exemptions, but it’s still been a rough week overall.

First, let’s take a look at the unfavorable matchups. Rams (@Cardinals), Cardinals (versus Rams), Buccaneers (versus Bills) and Bills (@Buccaneers) are in a small group of deaths, at least for fantasy owners. The Rams and Bills have had some revenue issues lately, so the Cardinals and Bucs are still very much in the game, but it makes sense to expect less points than usual. The Steelers (@ Vikings) and Ravens (@ Browns) are also in relatively difficult positions on the road, at least according to match stats. Given some of their recent struggles, it makes sense to keep them on the bench, but we all know both defences have great playing potential.

WEEK 14 STANDARD RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | Kicker

Packers (vs Bears), Jaguars (vs Falcons), Titans (vs. Jaguars), Broncos (vs. Lions), Saints (@Jets), Seahawks (vs. Texans) and Chargers (vs. with Giants) are all under 50% ownership in Yahoo’s leagues, and all have the potential to start this week. The game numbers say “yes” even if the season numbers say “no” for some of those defenses.

WEEK 14 PPR RANKING:
Midfielder | Run back | Wide receiver | Tight ending | Kicker

Deciding to trust one of these defenses or stick with your regular starting unit depends on whether you think you’ll need big points or just a solid floor. A team like the Seahawks or Chargers could easily go bankrupt despite favorable matches, while the Rams and Bills will almost certainly get some sacks and a revenue or two. We generally recommend playing matches, but clearly this is the type of week that will put that strategy to the ultimate test.

A tough week like this, but it’s good to know that there are options. The last big turn will rule the day, so assess your team’s needs and available D/STs and start there.

Note: We’ll be updating this D/ST leaderboard throughout the week, so check back for the latest analysis and player movements.

Week 14 Virtual Defensive Leaderboard: Who Starts, Sits D/ST in Fantasy Football