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Round 2 of the NFL postseason is here, and we know there are still ways to win in DFS or fantasy football. Defenses aren't the sexiest position in fantasy or DFS, but they can make the difference between winning and losing. Dig into the rankings below to see where defenses for the Eagles, Lions, Chiefs, Texans, Ravens, Bills, and more stand for the Divisional Round.
Lead-ranker Nick Mariano assembles our Updated Divisional Round fantasy football team defense (D/ST) rankings. Many of you playing in playoff leagues are still competing for something, and we're here, as always, to help you win. Use our D/ST rankings to help set the most optimal lineup for Divisional Round weekend.
In addition to our Divisional Round Weekend rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's most crucial fantasy football injury news. There are always critical injuries to track, so check back until kickoff. Good luck, RotoBallers!
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Divisional Round Fantasy Football (D/ST) News and Injuries
- Chris Jones Good To Go For Divisional Round
- Azeez Al-Shaair Expected To Play On Saturday
- Bobby Wagner Will Play In Divisional Round
- Kansas City Defense Will Be Tested In Divisional Round
- Lions Defense Remains A Top Fantasy Option In Divisional Round
Divisional Round (D/ST) Rankings for Fantasy Football
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure also to check out our Divisional Round NFL playoff league rankings for fantasy football
| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 2 | 5 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 3 | 7 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Washington Commanders | DST |
Divisional Round Outlooks For Fantasy Football Playoffs
Kansas City Chiefs Defense - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Kansas City Chiefs defense will take on the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round of the playoffs this week. The Texans most recently scored 32 points in their Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. With C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, and Joe Mixon leading the offense, Houston has plenty of talent at their skill positions.
That said, if the Kansas City defense can successfully erase Collins from the offensive game plan, Houston has a depth issue among their pass catchers. Losing Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell means the Texans offense will have to rely on Robert Woods and John Metchie III at wide receiver.
If the Chiefs offense controls the game's pace, the defense could be a viable option in DFS and playoff leagues. The Kansas City defensive unit is risky, given the potency of the Texans' offense, but they could be a sneaky good play.
- Joshua Costello, RotoBaller
Detroit Lions Defense - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Detroit Lions D/ST continues to be a top fantasy option as their 2024 playoff run gets underway. The Lions take on the Washington Commanders in the Divisional Round, fresh off a bye week that allowed them to get healthy on both sides of the football. While Detroit's defense is still dealing with some key ailments, the unit is making progress.
Alex Anzalone returned to the mix in Week 18, and Terrion Arnold (foot) is expected to play on Saturday after avoiding a serious injury. Plus, while the Commanders' offense is no joke, Washington is technically the weakest team left in the playoffs strictly based on seeding.
The Lions' intimidating defense and relatively favorable matchup give them significant fantasy appeal for the Divisional Round. RotoBaller's latest fantasy rankings place the Lions second among D/ST units this week, only behind the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Andersen Pickard, RotoBaller
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