Week 11 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings and Streamers
This NFL season has offered plenty of excitement for fantasy football enthusiasts, particularly regarding defense streaming options. Week 11 presents several intriguing matchups that could significantly impact fantasy league standings. Here’s a breakdown of top defenses to consider this week.
Week 11 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings
Tier One: Elite DSTs
- Houston Texans – Opponent: Tennessee Titans
The Texans remain a preferred choice, comfortably sitting at the top of the rankings. They scored an impressive 4th-highest points last week and lead the league with 11.2 fantasy points per game over the last six weeks. Their matchup against the Titans, who surrender over 10 points per game to opposing defenses, looks promising for fantasy managers.
Tier Two: Strong DSTs
- New England Patriots – Opponent: New York Jets
- Chicago Bears – Opponent: Minnesota Vikings
- Baltimore Ravens – Opponent: Cleveland Browns
- Green Bay Packers – Opponent: New York Giants
- Atlanta Falcons – Opponent: Carolina Panthers
- Los Angeles Chargers – Opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars
- Miami Dolphins – Opponent: Washington Commanders
The Patriots are expected to capitalize on the Jets’ struggling offense, especially with the absence of Garrett Wilson. The Ravens and Bears may also find themselves in advantageous positions against weaker opponents this week, while the Dolphins have shown improvements and could surprise against the Commanders.
Tier Three: Borderline Top-10 DSTs
- Los Angeles Rams – Opponent: Seattle Seahawks
- Kansas City Chiefs – Opponent: Denver Broncos
- Dallas Cowboys – Opponent: Las Vegas Raiders
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Opponent: Buffalo Bills
- Denver Broncos – Opponent: Kansas City Chiefs
- Buffalo Bills – Opponent: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Seattle Seahawks – Opponent: Los Angeles Rams
The Rams could impress against the Seahawks, despite not being fully respected in the fantasy circuit. However, the Cowboys face a tough Raiders offense featuring key injuries that might challenge their recent success.
Tier Four: Deep-League Targets
- Philadelphia Eagles – Opponent: Detroit Lions
- Cleveland Browns – Opponent: Baltimore Ravens
- Detroit Lions – Opponent: Philadelphia Eagles
- San Francisco 49ers – Opponent: Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans – Opponent: Houston Texans
- Minnesota Vikings – Opponent: Chicago Bears
- Arizona Cardinals – Opponent: San Francisco 49ers
- Jacksonville Jaguars – Opponent: Los Angeles Chargers
The Eagles and Browns have shown potential but face challenging matchups. The Browns have been performing well lately, averaging 9.2 fantasy points over the last six weeks. Each team has strengths, but expectations should be tempered based on their opponents.
Tier Five: Avoid These DSTs
- Las Vegas Raiders – Opponent: Dallas Cowboys
- Pittsburgh Steelers – Opponent: Cincinnati Bengals
- Washington Commanders – Opponent: Miami Dolphins
- Carolina Panthers – Opponent: Atlanta Falcons
- New York Jets – Opponent: New England Patriots
- New York Giants – Opponent: Green Bay Packers
- Cincinnati Bengals – Opponent: Pittsburgh Steelers
- Indianapolis Colts – BYE
- New Orleans Saints – BYE
These defenses are not recommended for starting, especially outside deeper leagues. Their matchups are challenging, and they haven’t shown substantial fantasy potential in recent weeks.
Conclusion
Week 11 provides a wide array of defensive streaming options for fantasy football managers. Understanding current trends and matchups is key in maximizing scoring potential. Pay close attention to injury reports as they can greatly influence these rankings.
