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Week 5 is here, and it's time to set those winning lineups. We are back with more fantasy football rankings. Fantasy managers will be without the Chargers, Browns, Seahawks, and Bucs this week, as all four teams are on the bye. Today, we will review our updated Week 5 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings as of October 7th. Let's see where key team defenses like the Steelers DST, Cowboys DST, Saints DST, Browns DST, Broncos DST, and the Jaguars DST, among others, rank in Week 5.
Our defense (DST) fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, and Scott Engel. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will also find a summary of the important fantasy football injury news for this week. There are always key injuries to keep track of, so be sure to check back until kickoff.
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Week 5 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- Rams DST In For A Tough Battle
- San Francisco 49ers DST A Fade Against Dallas
- Jets DST Can Be Started Against Denver
- Alex Highsmith Battling Groin Injury
- Packers DST A Boom-or-Bust Option In Week 5
- Patriots DST Has Top-12 Upside In Week 5
- Justin Simmons Will Return Against Jets
- Steelers DST A Middling Week 5 Option
- The Ravens DST A Top Option Against Steelers
Week 5 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings
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Last updated on Saturday 10/7:
| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Washington Commanders | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 2 | 5 | New York Jets | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 3 | 7 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
| 3 | 8 | New England Patriots | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 4 | 11 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 4 | 12 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 4 | 13 | Arizona Cardinals | DST |
| 4 | 14 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 4 | 15 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 5 | 21 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 6 | 22 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Carolina Panthers | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
| 6 | 25 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 6 | 26 | Chicago Bears | DST |
| 6 | 27 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 6 | 28 | New York Giants | DST |
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