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Week 17 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football - Positional Rankings for Linebacker, Defensive Line, Defensive Back

49ers Defense D/ST Streamers, Rankings, Waiver Wire - Nick Bosa Fantasy Football IDP

As we enter Week 17, most analysts operate under the assumption that this is the last week for almost all of your leagues. I've told you before that most savvy fans and fantasy commissioners purposefully avoid their fantasy titles being decided in Week 18. While there are more teams playing for something than there used to be in the final week, it is still a time when stars rest for all or large chunks of a game. With that in mind, there are two ways to look at this final week.

From a redraft perspective, this is it. There are two teams with something to gain. If your league punishes the last-place team in your league, then there are also two teams with something to lose. Those two or four teams are it, no one else should make waiver claims. That means competition for waivers should be lower, and defender pools should be higher. It also means teams have decisions to make. Do you go for upside as an underdog or security as the favorite?

In dynasty or deep IDP, things are different. Many dynasty leagues still allow trades and most allow waiver pickups for all. That means your league’s losers will hold on to good defenders and add new ones, instead of dumping assets or tuning out. So, those in dynasty or deep IDP leagues will have tougher choices to make. You won’t have the luxury of picking from the top of my rankings, instead looking at my lower tiers or even my deep streamers that come out tomorrow.

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

 

IDP Scoring System for Rankings:

6-points per Defensive Touchdown

4-points per Forced Turnover (FF/INT)

3-points per Sack

2- points per PD, FR, Safety

1-point Solo Tackle

0.5-points Assisted Tackle

Note: These rankings are also based on leagues that start one player at each defensive position (DL, LB, DB) and two DFLEX.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Linemen of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Myles Garrett Browns Jets
2 Nick Bosa 49ers Commanders
3 T.J. Watt Steelers Seahawks
4 Maxx Crosby Raiders Colts
5 Micah Parsons Cowboys Lions
6 Bradley Chubb Dolphins Ravens
7 Josh Allen Jaguars Panthers
8 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Ravens
9 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Chiefs
10 Montez Sweat Bears Falcons
11 Danielle Hunter Vikings Packers
12 Haason Reddick Eagles Cardinals
13 Alex Highsmith Steelers Seahawks
14 Harold Landry III Titans Texans
15 Khalil Mack Chargers Broncos
16 Aidan Hutchinson Lions Cowboys
17 Kayvon Thibodeaux Giants Rams
18 Justin Madubuike Ravens Dolphins
19 Chris Jones Chiefs Bengals
20 Chase Young 49ers Commanders
21 Javon Hargrave (Q) 49ers Commanders
22 Jonathon Cooper Broncos Chargers
23 Christian Wilkins Dolphins Ravens
24 Kwity Paye Colts Raiders
25 Jonathan Allen Commanders 49ers
26 Cameron Heyward (Q) Steelers Seahawks
27 Carl Granderson Saints Buccaneers
28 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Titans
29 Jonathan Greenard (Q) Texans Titans
30 Derrick Brown Panthers Jaguars
31 Dexter Lawrence Giants Rams
32 DeForest Buckner Colts Raiders
33 Aaron Donald Rams Giants
34 Boye Mafe Seahawks Steelers
35 Harrison Phillips Vikings Packers
36 Quinnen Williams Jets Browns
37 Byron Young Rams Giants
38 Rashan Gary Packers Vikings
39 Brian Burns Panthers Jaguars
40 Zach Seiler Dolphins Ravens
41 Denico Autry Titans Texans
42 Shaquil Barrett Buccaneers Saints
43 Leonard Floyd Bills Patriots
44 Michael Hoecht Rams Giants
45 Jalen Carter Eagles Cardinals
46 Josh Sweat Eagles Cardinals
47 Jadeveon Clowney Ravens Dolphins
48 Ed Oliver Bills Patriots
49 Vita Vea Buccaneers Saints
50 Ya Ya Diaby Buccaneers Saints

 

DL Riser of the Week:

Derrick Brown, Carolina Panthers

As was mentioned above, championship week can call for a different strategy than most weeks. Typically, I will preach chasing upside with your defensive linemen. My Standard IDP Scoring and the scoring in many other formats pays a premium for sacks, and DLs rarely collect tackles with regularity. So, chasing sacks makes sense. However, if you feel good about your championship being close or a big win, safe DLs are the play.

Brown has five games with seven or more tackles this season. Better yet, the Auburn alum has only four games with fewer than five total tackles. That's stability at a usually unstable position. He now faces a Jaguars offense that is sixth in offensive plays per game and could be without its starting quarterback. Brown should be good for at least four standard fantasy points this week, which is all you may need.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week:

Carl Granderson, New Orleans Saints

Let’s put my “fade” of Granderson into perspective. He is still a borderline DL2 with a steady tackle floor, even if sacks are unlikely. However, this is the week of the fantasy championship. As I mentioned in my introduction, only two teams have anything to play for this week. This means you should be extra cautious about bad matchups like Granderson has this week, especially if waivers are flush with options.

Granderson lines up over the left tackle on 89.4% of his defensive snaps. That puts him on Tristan Wirfs for the vast majority of Week 17. Wirfs has allowed the second-fewest quarterback pressures and has earned the third-highest PFF pass-blocking grade of any tackle who has played 80% or more of his team’s snaps. He is responsible for just five sacks and 24 pressures all season long. Wirfs is a rock.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Zaire Franklin Colts Raiders
2 Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars Panthers
3 T.J. Edwards Bears Falcons
4 Roquan Smith Ravens Dolphins
5 Ernest Jones Rams Giants
6 Bobby Wagner Seahawks Steelers
7 Logan Wilson Bengals Chiefs
8 Lavonte David Buccaneers Saints
9 Alex Singleton Broncos Chargers
10 Terrel Bernard Bills Patriots
11 Azeez Al-Shaair Titans Texans
12 C.J. Mosley Jets Browns
13 Fred Warner 49ers Commanders
14 Jordan Hicks Vikings Packers
15 Quay Walker Packers Vikings
16 Nick Bolton Chiefs Bengals
17 Eric Kendricks Chargers Broncos
18 Bobby Okereke Giants Rams
19 Khaleke Hudson Commanders 49ers
20 Jordyn Brooks (Q) Seahawks Steelers
21 Patrick Queen Ravens Dolphins
22 E.J. Speed Colts Raiders
23 Cody Barton Commanders 49ers
24 Dre Greenlaw 49ers Commanders
25 Tremaine Edmunds Bears Falcons
26 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Panthers
27 Demario Davis Saints Buccaneers
28 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Jets
29 Robert Spillane Raiders Colts
30 Frankie Luvu Panthers Jaguars
31 T.J. Watt Steelers Seahawks
33 Christian Harris Texans Titans
34 Josey Jewell Broncos Chargers
35 Micah Parsons Cowboys Lions
36 Shaquille Leonard Eagles Cardinals
37 Kenneth Murray Jr. Chargers Broncos
38 Quincy Williams Jets Browns
39 Bradley Chubb Dolphins Ravens
40 Andrew Van Ginkel Dolphins Ravens
41 Divine Deablo Raiders Colts
42 Markquese Bell Cowboys Lions
43 Kaden Elliss Falcons Bears
44 Germaine Pratt Bengals Chiefs
45 Blake Cashman (Q) Texans Titans
46 Alex Anzalone Lions Cowboys
47 Denzel Perryman Texans Titans
48 Mykal Walker Steelers Seahawks
49 Nate Landman (Q) Falcons Bears
50 Jahlani Tavai Patriots Bills

 

LB Riser of the Week:

Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Cleveland Browns

Owusu-Koramoah made our streamers list recently. We noted he has been playing over 85% of the Browns' defensive snaps since Week 10, which is well above his career average. During that span, he's averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game. Were that his season average, he'd be LB6 per game this season.

The Jets are a fine matchup for the Notre Dame product, too. He is a coverage linebacker with an elite ability to cover screens and tight ends. Breece Hall is averaging 8.8 targets per game over his past five contests. Better, Trevor Siemian’s average Intended Air Yards per Target is lower than any quarterback with enough attempts to qualify.

This current iteration of the Jets’ offense is built to feed opposing linebackers. Hence, Cody Barton and Khaleke Hudson both notching double-digit tackles last weekend.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week:

Ivan Pace Jr., Minnesota Vikings

My regular readers will know how much it pains me to put Ivan Pace Jr. on my disappointment list. He's arguably the best defensive player on the Vikings this year. He is without question one of the four most consistent defenders on the roster and is battling Jordan Hicks for the top defensive grade from PFF. The rookie's film is tremendous as well, as his ability to impact fantasy in all phases.

Unfortunately, the Vikings seem unable to put Pace, Hicks, and Josh Metellus on the field at the same time. When Hicks returned last week, Pace saw his defensive snaps cut in half. In fact, Pace has just one game with more than 68% of the snaps when Hicks is healthy. Worse, Pace hasn’t played more than 38% of the snaps since Week 5, unless Hicks is hurt. You can’t trust that usage in your fantasy championship.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Saints
2 Derwin James Chargers Broncos
3 Kyle Hamilton (Q) Ravens Dolphins
4 Jessie Bates III Falcons Bears
5 Jaquan Brisker Bears Falcons
6 Camryn Bynum Vikings Packers
7 Xavier McKinney Giants Rams
8 Paulson Adebo Saints Buccaneers
9 Josh Metellus Vikings Packers
10 Kamren Curl Commanders 49ers
11 Devon Witherspoon (Q) Seahawks Steelers
12 Jordan Battle Bengals Chiefs
13 L’Jarius Sneed Chiefs Bengals
14 Jalen Pitre Texans Titans
15 Justin Reid Chiefs Bengals
16 Reed Blankenship Eagles Cardinals
17 Rayshawn Jenkins Jaguars Panthers
18 Charvarius Ward 49ers Commanders
19 Kevin Byard Eagles Cardinals
20 DaRon Bland Cowboys Lions
21 Jevon Holland (Q) Dolphins Ravens
22 Dax Hill Bengals Chiefs
23 Kenny Moore II Colts Raiders
24 Desmond King Texans Titans
25 Budda Baker Cardinals Eagles
26 Taron Johnson Bills Patriots
27 Kyle Dugger Patriots Bills
28 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Eagles
29 Ji’Ayir Brown 49ers Commanders
30 D.J. Reed Jets Browns
31 Donovan Wilson Cowboys Lions
32 Marcus Williams Ravens Dolphins
33 Jonathan Owens Packers Vikings
34 Nate Hobbs Raiders Colts
35 Mike Hilton Bengals Chiefs
36 Jordan Whitehead Jets Browns
37 Tyrann Mathieu Saints Buccaneers
38 Kerby Joseph Lions Cowboys
39 Justin Simmons Broncos Chargers
40 Alohi Gilman Chargers Broncos
41 Brian Branch Lions Cowboys
42 Taylor Rapp Bills Patriots
43 Richie Grant Falcons Bears
44 Derek Stingley Jr. Texans Titans
45 Roger McCreary Titans Texans
46 Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner Jets Browns
47 Zyon McCollum Buccaneers Saints
48 Jayron Kearse (Q) Cowboys Lions
49 Jordan Poyer Bills Patriots
50 Benjamin St- Juste (Q) Commanders 49ers

 

DB Riser of the Week:

D.J. Reed, New York Jets

Since Joe Flacco took over as their starting quarterback, the Browns have averaged the most offensive plays and the second-most pass attempts in the NFL. That is elite volume for opposing pass defenders.

Amari Cooper is obviously the top weapon on Cleveland's offense, but he splits his time equally on the left and right sides. Likewise, the Jets do not shadow, so Reed and Sauce Gardner should both see a lot of Cooper. Because Gardner is so feared, Reed leads this secondary in targets and completion rate. Expect Flacco to target him a lot, which should lead to good fantasy volume.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week:

Kenny Moore II, Indianapolis Colts

It's tough to bench a DB2 you've relied on all season, as many of you have with Moore. We aren't telling you to outright bench him, either. However, in your championship matchup, you have to consider fading him for available defenders with better matchups and more projected volume.

The Raiders are averaging the third-fewest pass attempts per game over the past three weeks. Their preferred formula is running the ball and controlling the clock, which was evident when they attempted a league-low 21 pass attempts against the Chiefs. Moore takes 63.5% of his snaps in the slot, which is an area of the field Las Vegas targets with 19% of its pass attempts. Moore could be in for a very low-volume day.



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