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If you've struggled to get strong production out of your D/ST and need a few wins to qualify for the fantasy football playoffs, you have come to the right place. Our NFL team's Week 12 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.
The Broncos, Chiefs, and Vikings have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 12 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Buccaneers and Dolphins rank for the upcoming slate.
Our Week 12 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 12 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- Nick Bosa Won't Play Against Packers in Week 12
- Jaycee Horn Cleared For Sunday
- Titans Placing L'Jarius Sneed On Injured Reserve
- Will Anderson Jr. Set To Play On Sunday
- Marshon Lattimore Ruled Out For Week 12
- Jaire Alexander Dealing With Torn PCL, No Timetable For A Return
Week 12 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings
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| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Opponent | Pos. |
| 1 | 1 | Denver Broncos | @LV | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | @CAR | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Houston Texans | TEN | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Minnesota Vikings | @CHI | DST |
| 1 | 5 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | @NYG | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Detroit Lions | @IND | DST |
| 3 | 7 | Washington Commanders | DAL | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Miami Dolphins | NE | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Chicago Bears | MIN | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Philadelphia Eagles | @LAR | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Arizona Cardinals | @SEA | DST |
| 4 | 12 | New York Giants | TB | DST |
| 4 | 13 | Green Bay Packers | SF | DST |
| 4 | 14 | Seattle Seahawks | ARI | DST |
| 4 | 15 | San Francisco 49ers | @GB | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Los Angeles Chargers | BAL | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Tennessee Titans | @HOU | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Baltimore Ravens | @LAC | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Las Vegas Raiders | DEN | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Los Angeles Rams | PHI | DST |
| 5 | 21 | New England Patriots | @MIA | DST |
| 6 | 22 | Dallas Cowboys | @WAS | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Indianapolis Colts | DET | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Carolina Panthers | KC | DST |
Week 12 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a defensive clinic in their season opener and appear primed for another dominant showing against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Denver's offense managed just 16 points in Week 1 and turned the ball over three times.
Broncos quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his debut, and Pittsburgh's relentless pass rush led by T.J. Watt is sure to make it difficult for the rookie to improve on Sunday. Even if the Steelers' defense fails to record prolific counting stats, fantasy managers should feel safe deploying it in what is projected to be a very low-scoring affair. Pittsburgh's DST can be locked in starting lineups of all shapes and sizes this week
- Jorden Hill, RotoBaller
Los Angeles Rams D/ST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Los Angeles Rams defense ranks outside the top 12 fantasy options heading into Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams have posted modest results this season, ranking 10th in fantasy points among D/ST units and posting double-digit fantasy points in their commanding win over the New England Patriots last weekend.
However, the Rams get a much tougher task this Sunday in the form of the Eagles, who have scored the seventh-most points in the NFL, led by a star-studded offense featuring Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert.
If there's anything working in Los Angeles' favor, it's that the Eagles have allowed the 17th-most fantasy points to opposing D/ST units. That's not the most appealing stat, but modest upside is better than no upside. Still, managers are advised to look elsewhere for fantasy production in Week 12.
Philadelphia Eagles D/ST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Philadelphia Eagles defense will go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 on Sunday night. The defense has not given up more than 20 points since Week 4 and proved they can hold good offenses in check last week when they stifled rookie Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Thursday night football.
The Rams are another tall task to face, especially with their wide receivers now healthy. However, with six teams on bye this week, you can do a lot worse than starting a defense that has been on fire since the team's Week 5 bye.
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