NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Falcons vs. Eagles MNF Showdown (Week 2)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have a fun showdown of two potentially high-powered offenses taking the field for Monday Night Football as Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons (0-1) head to Lincoln Financial Field to take on Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles (1-0). The Falcons are looking to get their first win with their new […]

NFL DFS Lineup Picks For FanDuel, DraftKings - Jets vs. 49ers MNF Showdown (Week 1)

Welcome back, RotoBallers! We have our first Monday Night Football Showdown of the year as we have Aaron Rodgers and the Jets heading out west to take on Brock Purdy and the 49ers. The 49ers are looking to finish the job in 2024 and start their season off on a positive note after falling just […]

Updated Fantasy Football Team Defense (D/ST) Draft Rankings for 2024 - Cowboys DST, Browns DST, Jets DST, Chiefs DST, Texans DST, Bears DST, Falcons DST

The start of Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is just ahead, and many fantasy managers are preparing for last-minute drafts. Team D/STs can be tricky to navigate in drafts, so we're here to assist with our fantasy football D/ST rankings for 2024. Use these rankings to help you select the right defense and […]

Fantasy Football Team Defense Sleepers For 2024 - D/ST Draft Targets

Most fantasy football leagues have eliminated the defense position. However, some leagues still roster defenses, so if you fall under that category, you have come to the right place.  Starting defenses in fantasy is always tricky because there is a chance that you could wind up with negative points at that position. That is a […]

When Should You Draft a Defense in Fantasy Football - D/ST Fantasy Football Tips, Advice

Defenses in fantasy football are an important piece that is often glanced over. This is partially because fantasy D/STs are highly variable and frequently overlooked as a guessing game. Although they are less predictable than offensive skill players, fantasy managers can still make informed decisions to find an edge at the position. The question is: […]

Las Vegas Raiders D/ST - Week 17 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-12 D/ST ANALYSIS: The Las Vegas Raiders might be the hottest defense in the league right now. They've scored four defensive touchdowns in the last two weeks in wins over the Chargers and Chiefs. In those wins, the Raiders forced an incredible seven turnovers combined! A […]

Los Angeles Chargers DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Not Startable in Any Format POSITIONAL VALUE: N/A ANALYSIS: The Los Angeles Chargers defense will face one of the most prolific offenses in the NFL in the Buffalo Bills in Week 16. The Bills have scored the seventh most points this year and average 27.1 points per game. Buffalo's offensive line has also […]

Chicago Bears DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Chicago Bears' defense is on fire in fantasy right now. They have totaled at least 15 fantasy points in three straight contests. During that three-game span, they have allowed just 43 points (14.3 points per game) while totaling 10 sacks, 10 turnovers, and […]

Buffalo Bills DST- Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 16

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Formats POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Buffalo Bills defense is a top option in Week 16 against the Los Angeles Chargers. Buffalo's defense has come on in recent weeks, allowing 17 or fewer points in three of the past four games. During that span, they have finished with 22 fantasy […]

New Orleans Saints D/ST - Week 16 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST2 ANALYSIS: The New Orleans Saints D/ST has demonstrated a strong performance in recent weeks, ranking as the 12th-best unit in fantasy football. Notably, they excelled in Weeks 14 and 15 against the Panthers and Giants, accumulating 38 points with just 12 points allowed, 11 sacks, […]

Los Angeles Rams D/ST - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-14 ANALYSIS: The Rams are looking for a big win today as they are still in the playoff hunt in the NFC. They're favored by a full touchdown here against the Commanders at home. Aaron Donald is expected to play, which should bode well for this […]

Dallas Cowboys D/ST - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-14 ANALYSIS: While Dallas has a formidable defense that has scored a ton of fantasy points this season on turnovers and defensive touchdowns, this is probably not the week to start them in fantasy leagues unless you have no other better options. Our RotoBaller rankings have […]

Cleveland Browns D/ST - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in all formats POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5 ANALYSIS: The Browns host the Bears today and will attempt to keep making their case for a playoff bid in the AFC. While Cleveland is just middle of the pack in points allowed to opponents this season (14th - 20.9 pts), they boast the top-rated overall DVOA […]

Minnesota Vikings D/ST - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top-5 ANALYSIS: The Vikings defense has undergone a major turnaround this season. After a dismal 2022 season in which they allowed 25.4 points per game, they've been much stingier this year ranking fifth in the NFL with just 18.6 points allowed per game. This Minnesota defense […]

Pittsburgh D/ST - Week 15 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 14+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: Top 14 ANALYSIS: The Steelers have been a fairly productive defensive unit for fantasy this season, despite giving up nearly 350 yards of offense to opponents. This defense has been a "bend but don't break" type this season as they have allowed the seventh-fewest points per […]

Texans D/ST - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in All Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Houston Texans D/ST hasn't been a great fantasy option this year, as they rank just 20th, averaging 7.17 points per game. In Week 13, they had their fourth double-digit scoring game of the season thanks to three sacks and a season-high three interceptions against […]

Colts D/ST - Week 14 Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Indianapolis Colts D/ST ranks as the number three unit in fantasy output this year, averaging 10.17 points per game. In Week 13, the Colts D/ST put up 20 fantasy points thanks to six sacks and three forced fumbles, resulting in two fumble recoveries. […]

Jaguars D/ST - Fantasy Football D/ST Streamers (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Stream in 10+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST9 in RotoBaller Rankings ANALYSIS:  The Jaguars are an intriguing DST streamer in Week 13 at home against the Bengals. In recent weeks it has been the New York teams with the lowest implied totals, but in Week 13 that status goes to the Bengals, who […]

Atlanta Falcons D/ST – Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Week 13

BALLER MOVE: Start in 12+ Team Leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: D/ST1 ANALYSIS: The Atlanta Falcons are an intriguing D/ST streaming option in Week 13 as they are set to take on the Tim Boyle-led New York Jets. Boyle is fresh off a start against the Miami Dolphins where he threw two interceptions, was sacked seven times, […]

Seahawks D/ST - Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks for Week 13 (2023)

BALLER MOVE: Bench in 12-14 team leagues POSITIONAL VALUE: DST20 ANALYSIS:  The Seattle Seahawks defense has a talented group of playmakers. Longtime linebacker Bobby Wagner rejoined the team that drafted him. Defensive end Boye Mafe is having a breakout season. Cornerback Devon Witherspoon was looking like the best defensive rookie at times. Play But all […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Brian Robinson Jr., Josh Reynolds, Jayden Reed, and more

Week 2 of the NFL season is in the book and it was certainly an upgrade over the lackluster Week 1. With plenty of exciting moments, including overtime victories, a Hail Mary touchdown, and surprising rookie performances, you can safely say that this was an exciting week of football. Within this exciting slate of games, […]

Unexpected Boom Performances: Fantasy Football Risers Include Kyren Williams, Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne, more

After much anticipation for the start of a new NFL year, the 2023 season failed to come out of the gates hot. Rather, it got off to a slow crawl filled with some brutal offensive play, bad weather, and unfortunate injuries.  Luckily, there were a few entertaining matchups in the later slate that saved us […]

Cleveland Browns (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~263 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~288 ANALYSIS:  The Browns are another team with a strong defensive line that faces a bunch of teams with below-average offensive lines. The AFC North faces every team in the NFC West, so that includes the aforementioned Rams, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Seahawks. The Cardinals have […]

Pittsburgh Steelers (DST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~218 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~267 ANALYSIS:  The Steelers DST's average fantasy scoring with T.J. Watt playing was 9.2 points per game. That would have ranked as IDP4. Without Watt, however, it plummeted to 2.1 points per game. If Watt can stay healthy for the entire season, he is projected for 10 […]

Washington Commanders (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~248 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~286 ANALYSIS:  The Washington Commanders may have the most underrated defense in all of football. They finished as a top-three run defense and a top-12 pass defense. They were also a top-three defense in total yards while allowing the eighth-fewest PPG. This sounds like a clear elite […]

New Orleans Saints (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~224 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~251 ANALYSIS:  This is less of the Saints' defense being dominant and more of their schedule just being very soft. With the second easiest schedule in the entire league based on 2022 win totals, the Saints start their season against TEN, @CAR, @GB, TB, @NE, @HOU, JAX, […]

Buffalo Bills (D/ST): 2023 Fantasy Football Draft Values

BALLER MOVE: Target Around ~204 Overall CURRENT ADP: ~223 ANALYSIS:  Buffalo has been a top-four fantasy defense in each of the past two seasons, including allowing the second-lowest PPG in 2022. The fact that the Bills were still able to finish in the top four with the injuries they suffered is incredible.  Some of their […]