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Whether you're a new or experienced fantasy manager, cracking the code on which defense to start is always a tough task. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 11 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.
The Vikings, Packers, and 49ers have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 11 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Jets and Browns rank ahead of the important Week 11 slate.
Our Week 11 defense (DST) fantasy football rankings are put together by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, Andersen Pickard, and Scott Engel. In addition to our staff rankings, below you will find a summary of this week's important fantasy football injury news.
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Week 11 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- Khalil Mack Questionable For Sunday Night
- Alex Highsmith Ruled Out For Week 11
- Nick Bosa, Trent Williams Questionable For Week 11
- Trey Hendrickson Expected To Play On Sunday
- Kendall Fuller Considered Week-To-Week
- C.J. Mosley, Tyron Smith Ruled Out For Jets
- Ravens Optimistic Kyle Hamilton Will Play Against Steelers
- Mike Edwards Cut Loose By Titans
Week 11 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings
Rankings are updated until kick-off. Be sure to bookmark our weekly PPR rankings, Half-PPR rankings, Standard rankings
| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 2 | 5 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 3 | 7 | New York Jets | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 4 | 12 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
| 4 | 13 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 4 | 14 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 4 | 15 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Chicago Bears | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 5 | 21 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 6 | 22 | New England Patriots | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Washington Commanders | DST |
| 6 | 25 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
| 6 | 26 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
| 6 | 27 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 6 | 28 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
Week 11 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Cleveland Browns DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Cleveland Browns defense comes out of their bye to face off against the New Orleans Saints on the road in Week 11. The Saints represent a plus matchup for the Cleveland defense as they are allowing the ninth-most fantasy points per game to the position this season. Cleveland's defense has underperformed at times this season but they are as healthy as they have been in a while coming out of their bye week. Treat the Browns defense as a top-12 fantasy option heading into Week 11.
- Matt T., RotoBaller
Minnesota Vikings DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Minnesota Vikings defense/special teams is presented with a smash matchup this Sunday when they take on the Tennessee Titans on the road. Minnesota has stymied their opponents' ground attacks this season, letting up 3.8 yards per carry – the third-lowest figure in the league – and totaling the fewest rushing yards against in the NFL (711). They're a bit more beatable through the air but have intercepted more passes (15) than passing scores allowed (14). Moreover, Tennessee is the best matchup for opposing D/STs, affording their opposition an average of 13.9 fantasy points per contest – the most in the league. Slot them into your lineup confidently, as they're RotoBaller's D/ST4 in this week's rankings.
- Alex Ciulla, RotoBaller
Green Bay Packers DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Green Bay Packers defense and special teams unit hasn't been up to snuff in the last several weeks, but they'll get a juicy matchup as the Packers head to Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears. The Bears' offense has been struggling for most of the season and this past week, fired their offensive coordinator Shane Waldron. If the Packers are looking for a get-right game to jumpstart a second-half surge, this is the week to do it. The Packers have a combined six sacks and one interception in their last four games, so taking advantage of Chicago's porous offensive line and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams may be on the menu. With the Packers rested after their Week 10 bye, they're an easy start at D/ST for fantasy managers looking to play the matchups.
- Kevin Tompkins, RotoBaller
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