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If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game at D/ST, our NFL team's Week 4 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.
The Titans and Dolphins have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 4 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Jets, Steelers, 49ers, and Bears rank, among others.
Our Week 4 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 4 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- DeMarcus Lawrence Facing Significant Absence
- Bears A Solid Start Against Injury-Riddled Rams
- New Orleans D/ST A Good Bet Against Atlanta
- Steelers D/ST A Top Fantasy Option Against Indianapolis
- The Ravens Get A Tough Test In Week 4
- Jets Defense A Top Option In Week 4
- Joey Bosa Ruled Out For Week 4
- Antoine Winfield Jr. Missing Another Game
- Browns Defense Draws A Plus Matchup In Week 4
- Myles Garrett Will Play On Sunday
- Packers D/ST A Tough Assignment Against Minnesota
Week 4 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 | New York Jets | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 1 | 3 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 2 | 5 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
| 3 | 7 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Chicago Bears | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 4 | 12 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 4 | 13 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 4 | 14 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 4 | 15 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 5 | 21 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 6 | 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Arizona Cardinals | DST |
| 6 | 25 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 6 | 26 | New England Patriots | DST |
| 6 | 27 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 6 | 28 | New York Giants | DST |
| 6 | 29 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST |
| 6 | 30 | Carolina Panthers | DST |
| 6 | 31 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
| 6 | 32 | Washington Commanders | DST |
Week 4 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Pittsburgh Steelers DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been stout defensively this season, surrendering the fewest yards and points per contest in the NFL. They are primed for further success at home against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4.
Although Indianapolis' offense has scored a respectable amount of points through three weeks, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson currently leads the league in interceptions thrown. If running back Jonathan Taylor struggles against a Steelers defense allowing the second-fewest rushing yards per game,
Richardson could be forced to throw the ball while dealing with immense pressure from DPOY favorite T.J. Watt. Fantasy managers should lock Pittsburgh's DST into lineups of all shapes and sizes on Sunday.
- Jorden Hill, RotoBaller
New York Jets DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The New York Jets defense draws a great matchup at home against the Denver Broncos in Week 4. The Broncos have struggled on offense this season, ranking 23rd in points per game and 26th in yards per game through three weeks.
The Jets boast one of the more talented defenses in the league and find themselves in a great spot against rookie quarterback Bo Nix in front of their home crowd. With New York installed as 7.5-point home favorites in a game with a low 39.5 over/under, fantasy gamers should start the Jets defense with confidence heading into Week 4.
- Matt T., RotoBaller
Cleveland Browns DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Cleveland Browns defense will head on the road to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 4. Cleveland's defense has been solid through three games, notching nine sacks, good for the 10th-most in the league.
The Raiders will turn back to Gardner Minshew II under center after benching him for Aiden O'Connell last week, but Minshew is on a short leash after throwing just three touchdowns and three interceptions through the first three games of the season and failing to earn a vote of confidence from head coach Antonio Pierce during the week.
That being said, the Browns defense comes into Week 4 rather banged up as Myles Garrett (foot, Achilles, thigh), Jordan Hicks (ribs, elbow), and Mike Ford (knee) all missed some practice time this week with their respective injuries. The Browns are 1.5-point road favorites in a game with a low over/under of 36.5 points, so fantasy managers can feel confident starting the unit as a top-10 option this weekend.
- Matt T., RotoBaller
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