Should I Start the San Francisco 49ers DST In Week 14? Fantasy Football Team Defenses

The DST position is one of the trickier propositions in fantasy football, but can sometimes be the difference between wins and losses. As we head into Week 14 of the NFL season, many fantasy managers are left searching for viable streaming options at the DST spot for Sunday, December 11th.

The San Francisco 49ers' defensive unit has been on fire over the last month. The Niners will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 14. The Bucs' offense is struggling in 2022 and is currently averaging just 18.1 points per game, a mark that ranks the squad 27th in the NFL.

So, should we start the Niners' DST this week against Tampa Bay?

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What Has The Niners DST Done in 2022?

The Niners have been a rock-solid DST unit in 2022. San Francisco has held opponents to 180 points this season, which is the fewest points allowed in the NFL this year. The Niners have recorded 36 sacks, while their secondary has totaled 12 INTs.

They have been the top DST in the NFL over the past month and currently stand fourth in the NFL in average DST fantasy points per game at 9.8.

Should I Start The Niners DST In Week 14 Fantasy Football?

The Niners have perhaps the best defense in the entire NFL. San Fran has allowed the fewest total yards (304.1) and fewest points (15.8) per game in the league this season.

It has translated to fantasy success as well. This DST unit has now recorded double-digit fantasy scores in three straight games. While it is always scary to face Tom Brady, this Bucs offense has sputtered in 2022. Fantasy GMs with the Niners can feel comfortable firing them up in Week 14.

Click here to find out where RotoBaller's own DST expert, Eric Samulski places this DST in his Week 14 DST Rankings!

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