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It can be difficult to identify the top team defense in fantasy football, and if you're having trouble doing so, you came to the right place. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 7 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.
The Bills, Bengals, and Eagles have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 7 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Colts, Chargers, and Jaguars rank.
Our Week 7 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 7 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- Jaguars DST A Solid Play Against The Patriots
- Steelers Defense Faces New Look Jets Offense On SNF
- Eagles Defense A Risky Streaming Option Against The Giants
- Patriots Defense Gets Favorable Matchup In London
- Marshon Lattimore Re-Injures Hamstring In Loss To Denver
- Paulson Adebo Breaks Femur In Loss To Denver
- Titans Releasing Jamal Adams
- Lions Place Aidan Hutchinson On Injured Reserve
- Chuck Clark Placed On Injured Reserve
- Alim McNeill Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Lions
Week 7 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 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
| 2 | 5 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 2 | 6 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 3 | 7 | New York Jets | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 4 | 12 | Washington Commanders | DST |
| 4 | 13 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
| 4 | 14 | New England Patriots | DST |
| 4 | 15 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
| 5 | 19 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 5 | 21 | New York Giants | DST |
| 6 | 22 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST |
| 6 | 25 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
| 6 | 26 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 6 | 27 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 6 | 28 | Arizona Cardinals | DST |
| 6 | 29 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 6 | 30 | Carolina Panthers | DST |
Week 7 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Jacksonville Jaguars DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense/special teams unit has a chance for decent fantasy production in Week 7 against the New England Patriots. Third-overall pick Drake Maye will get his second consecutive start after throwing three touchdowns and two interceptions last week against the Houston Texans.
Maye is a young QB with a big arm, so he will take chances, meaning a potential for multiple turnovers. However, the Jaguars defense is one of the worst in football, so in general, it is hard to trust them in fantasy. They did get their first interception of the season last week against Caleb Williams and the Chicago Bears, but it is hard to imagine a ceiling beyond that.
Even Deshaun Watson didn't turn the ball over against them. In about as good a matchup as they will get this season, the Jaguars D/ST is a decent play in Week 7.
- Seth Quinn
New England Patriots DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The New England Patriots defense has emerged as a viable streaming option for Week 7 ahead of their matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday morning in London. The Jaguars have turned over the football four times over the last two weeks, and they were held to just 16 points and 278 total yards last weekend against the Chicago Bears.
Jacksonville is not playing well this season and has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points to opposing defenses. Although the Patriots have also struggled, their defense has shown enough promise to justify plucking them off waivers in Week 7.
- Andersen Pickard
Buffalo Bills DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Buffalo Bills defense/special teams is one of the top-ranked fantasy football defenses in Week 7. The unit has exceeded expectations and draws the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Quarterback Will Levis (shoulder) has thrown more interceptions (seven) than games played (five).
He's also lost three fumbles and been sacked 15 times. The Titans average fewer than 20 points per game. Expect the Bills' defense to force Levis into more turnovers and finish inside the top 12 at the position this week.
- Andrew Ball
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