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Week 3 IDP Rankings for Fantasy Football (2024) - Defense Positional Rankings for LB, DL, DB

Jessie Bates Atlanta Falcons Defense - Fantasy Football DST, Defense Streamers, Waiver Wire IDP

One factor IDP managers often struggle with far more than traditional fantasy managers is the war between fantasy and reality. On the offensive side of the ball, reality often meets fantasy expectations. An example is Josh Allen, who is great for fantasy and real football. This is not always the case with defenders in fantasy, though.

While you can usually count on the most talented offensive players to produce fantasy-worthy stats, the best defenders often get the fewest opportunities. The perfect example is elite cornerbacks, which we've touched on in this very space before. Shutdown corners like Sauce Gardner are avoided like the plague by opposing QBs, meaning they rarely produce in fantasy.

Unfortunately, IDP managers also struggle with the “George Kittle effect.” This is the concept that a player can often be used so much as a blocker or in coverage, or they are just getting rotated off for some reason that it impacts their fantasy numbers. Ivan Pace Jr. is starting to feel like that kind of guy. His usage is varied and inconsistent, but his metrics and film remain upper-tier.

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 Nick Bosa 49ers Rams
2 Maxx Crosby Raiders Panthers
3 Aidan Hutchinson Lions Cardinals
4 Micah Parsons Cowboys Ravens
5 T.J. Watt Steelers Chargers
6 Myles Garrett Browns Giants
7 Danielle Hunter Texans Vikings
8 Josh Hines-Allen Jaguars Bills
9 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Commanders
10 Khalil Mack Chargers Steelers
11 Joey Bosa Chargers Steelers
12 Boye Mafe (Q) Seahawks Dolphins
13 Montez Sweat Bears Colts
14 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Vikings
15 Jaelan Phillips Dolphins Seahawks
16 Alex Highsmith Steelers Chargers
17 Chris Jones Chiefs Falcons
18 Greg Rousseau Bills Jaguars
19 Jared Verse Rams 49ers
20 Matthew Judon Falcons Chiefs
21 Harold Landry III Titans Packers
22 Leonard Floyd 49ers Rams
23 Javon Hargrave 49ers Rams
24 Will McDonald IV Jets Patriots
25 Jonathon Cooper Broncos Buccaneers
26 Christian Wilkins Raiders Panthers
27 Von Miller Bills Jaguars
28 Kwity Paye Colts Bears
29 Keion White Patriots Jets
30 Andrew Van Ginkel Vikings Texans
31 Brian Burns Giants Browns
32 Dexter Lawrence Giants Browns
33 Kayvon Thibodeaux Giants Browns
34 George Karlaftis Chiefs Falcons
35 Byron Young Rams 49ers
36 Jeffery Simmons Titans Packers
37 Rashan Gary Packers Titans
38 Vita Vea (Q) Buccaneers Broncos
39 Cameron Heyward Steelers Chargers
40 Yaya Diaby Buccaneers Broncos
41 Quinnen Williams Jets Patriots
42 Travon Walker Jaguars Bills
43 Josh Sweat Eagles Saints
44 Dallas Turner (Q) Vikings Texans
45 Harrison Phillips Vikings Texans
46 Leonard Williams Seahawks Dolphins
47 Laiatu Latu (Q) Colts Bears
48 Jalen Carter Eagles Saints
49 Zach Allen Broncos Buccaneers
50 Zaven Collins Cardinals Lions

 

DL Riser of the Week

Keion White, New England Patriots

White made my Defenders to Stash column last week after he more than doubled his career sack total in one game against the Bengals. That burst in Week 1 could be the real deal, as he secured another 1.5 sacks and seven total tackles in Week 2.

The bulky Georgia Tech alum has played 80% or more of New England's defensive snaps in each of their games, signaling he's a full-time starter on their surprisingly sturdy front. While the Jets' offensive line has been much improved through two weeks, White's snap rate and run support make him a low-end DL2 in a mediocre matchup.

 

DL Disappointment of the Week

Josh Sweat and Bryce Huff, Philadelphia Eagles

Two weeks into the season, the Saints' rebuilt offensive line is the top-rated pass-blocking unit on PFF. While that is partially because they capitalized on a soft matchup with the Panthers in Week 1, this team also limited Micah Parsons to three pressures and zero quarterback hits/sacks in Week 2.

Rookie Taliese Fuaga has been everything many of us NFL Draft fans hoped for and more, surrendering zero pressures in two games at left tackle. Meanwhile, beleaguered right tackle Trevor Penning has surrendered just two pressures of his own. These rates could be an aberration, but they are concerning for the Eagles' edge rushers.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Foyesade Oluokun Jaguars Bills
2 Roquan Smith Ravens Cowboys
3 Fred Warner 49ers Rams
4 Alex Singleton Broncos Buccaneers
5 Zack Baun Eagles Saints
6 T.J. Edwards Bears Colts
7 Logan Wilson Bengals Commanders
8 Eric Kendricks Cowboys Ravens
9 Zaire Franklin Colts Bears
10 E.J. Speed Colts Bears
11 Ernest Jones Titans Packers
12 Tyrel Dodson Seahawks Dolphins
13 Bobby Okereke Giants Browns
14 Blake Cashman Vikings Texans
15 Bobby Wagner Commanders Bengals
16 Quincy Williams Jets Patriots
17 Nick Bolton Chiefs Falcons
18 Azeez Al-Shaair Texans Vikings
19 Quay Walker Packers Titans
20 David Long Jr. Dolphins Seahawks
21 Devin Lloyd Jaguars Bills
22 Kyzir White Cardinals Lions
23 Dorian Williams Bills Jaguars
24 Shaq Thompson Panthers Raiders
25 Robert Spillane Raiders Panthers
26 C.J. Mosley (Q) Jets Patriots
27 Demario Davis Saints Eagles
28 Kaden Elliss Falcons Chiefs
29 Lavonte David Buccaneers Broncos
30 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Giants
31 Ivan Pace Jr. Vikings Texans
32 Henry To’o To’o Texans Vikings
33 Tremaine Edmunds Bears Colts
34 Germaine Pratt Bengals Commanders
35 Nakobe Dean Eagles Saints
36 Alex Anzalone (Q) Lions Cardinals
37 Christian Rozeboom Rams 49ers
38 Troy Reeder Rams 49ers
39 Josey Jewell Panthers Raiders
40 Trenton Simpson Ravens Cowboys
41 SirVocea Denniss Buccaneers Broncos
42 Jordan Hicks Browns Giants
43 DeMarvion Overshown Cowboys Ravens
44 De’Vondre Campbell 49ers Rams
45 Jack Campbell Lions Cardinals
46 Patrick Queen Steelers Chargers
47 Frankie Luvu Commanders Bengals
48 Daiyan Henley Chargers Steelers
49 Jerome Baker (Q) Seahawks Dolphins
50 Jamien Sherwood Jets Patriots

 

LB Riser of the Week

Dorian Williams, Buffalo Bills

Reports indicate Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard could be out for four weeks with a pectoral injury. That's good news for the fantasy stock of Williams, who was already having a breakout campaign before Bernard's injury.

Williams is tied for 19th in total tackles this season, but his volume should increase as the Bills likely move him around their front more often with Bernard out. Look for him to continue putting up LB2-caliber numbers over the next few weeks, especially against a Jaguars offense that prioritizes targets to its tight ends and running backs.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week

Ivan Pace Jr., Minnesota Vikings

Listing Pace Jr. here is an uncomfortable admission that the talented blitzer and run stuffer is tough to trust as more than a low-end LB2 until the Vikings use him more. While Pace remains an elite linebacker in most metrics, the Vikings clearly see him as too small to man the middle full-time, and that's why Blake Cashman is filling that role.

Despite Pace producing last year, he was LB12 in fantasy when he played over 70% of Minnesota’s snaps, and earning considerable preseason hype, the Vikings seem more interested in using him as a STAR-type of weapon than their lead ‘backer. They seem to view him as an all-around weapon who can play both ends, slot corner, and inside.

Right now, Pace is LB29 in Standard IDP Scoring. This is despite the fact he’s not topped 70% of his team’s defensive snaps this season. After missing a couple of tackles against San Francisco, it’s possible that usage continues despite his supernatural nose for the ball and ability to slip into the right gaps at the right times.

While I've tried to be patient because the metrics and film show Pace is a top-tier linebacker in the NFL, his inconsistent usage is concerning. That's why my preseason expectations have to come down a bit, at least until the Vikings start using him more. For now, the bigger-bodied Cashman has passed him over in fantasy.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Jessie Bates III Falcons Chiefs
2 Brian Branch Lions Cardinals
3 Derwin James Chargers Steelers
4 Antoine Winfield Jr. (Q) Buccaneers Broncos
5 Julian Love Seahawks Dolphins
6 Jaquan Brisker Bears Colts
7 Reed Blankenship Eagles Saints
8 Nick Cross Colts Bears
9 Camryn Bynum Vikings Texans
10 Kyle Hamilton Ravens Cowboys
11 Xavier McKinney Packers Titans
12 Josh Metellus Vikings Texans
13 Jalen Pitre Texans Vikings
14 Quentin Lake Rams 49ers
15  Budda Baker Cardinals Lions
16 Kyle Dugger Patriots Jets
17 Julian Blackmon (Q) Colts Bears
18 Justin Reid Chiefs Falcons
19 Devon Witherspoon Seahawks Dolphins
20 Minkah Fitzpatrick Steelers Chargers
21 Alontae Taylor Saints Eagles
22 Jevon Holland Dolphins Seahawks
23 Jordan Whitehead Buccaneers Broncos
24 Andru Phillips Giants Browns
25 Grant Delpit Browns Giants
26 Denzel Ward (Q) Browns Giants
27 Tony Adams Jets Patriots
28 Rayshawn Jenkins Seahawks Dolphins
29 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Lions
30 Benjamin St. Juste Commanders Bengals
31 Kerby Joseph Lions Cardinals
32 Charvarius Ward 49ers Rams
33 Nate Hobbs Raiders Panthers
34 Talanoa Hufanga (Q) 49ers Rams
35 Donovan Wilson Cowboys Ravens
36 C.J. Gardner-Johnson Eagles Saints
37 Christian Gonzalez Patriots Jets
38 Ji’Ayir Brown 49ers Rams
39 Javon Bullard Packers Titans
40 Jason Pinnock Giants Browns
41 Kamren Curl Rams 49ers
42 DeShon Elliott Steelers Chargers
43 Kenny Moore II Colts Bears
44 Cam Taylor-Britt Bengals Commanders
45 Marcus Williams Ravens Cowboys
46 Paulson Adebo Saints Eagles
47 Geno Stone Bengals Commanders
48 Derek Stingley Jr. Texans Vikings
49 Patrick Surtain Broncos Buccaneers
50 Brandon Jones Broncos Buccaneers

 

DB Riser of the Week

Nick Cross, Indianapolis Colts

Cross came out of college as an athletic safety who profiled best as a downhill thumper who played in the box and as a blitzer. So far this season, the Colts are utilizing him that way, and it's paying off in fantasy.

The Maryland product has played in the box 31.7% of the time this year, but that number jumped to 49% against a run-heavy Green Bay offense. As a result, Cross currently leads the NFL in tackles. While he hasn’t added anything else to the stat sheet, his tackle production should continue against a struggling Bears attack this week.

 

DB Disappointment of the Week

Quinyon Mitchell & Darius Slay, Philadelphia Eagles

The rookie Mitchell has been particularly intriguing in deeper IDP leagues as a source of pass deflections and targets. One should not expect too much in terms of fantasy points from this duo in Week 3, though.

The Saints have been the NFL’s most prolific offense through two weeks, but they’ve also been the least pass-heavy. New Orleans is attempting a pass on just 35.59% of their offensive plays so far. While that may change once they stop playing with an insurmountable lead, this is a team that wants to lean on the run.

Worse for Philadelphia's corners, Derek Carr has only ever forced the ball to Davante Adams, never any other lead receiver. It’s a trait that has frustrated Amari Cooper and Chris Olave fantasy managers for years. Adams is not on this roster, so expect this offense to continue to run the ball and take what defenses give them.



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