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Team defenses are difficult to analyze in fantasy football, and if you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 8 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.
The Broncos, Ravens, and Chargers have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 8 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Steelers, Lions, Packers, and Jets rank for the upcoming slate.
Our Week 8 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 8 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News
- Micah Parsons Out For Week 8
- Jets A Strong Option In Week 8
- Lions DST Offers Turnover Upside In Week 8
- Consider The Packers DST A Strong Option Against Jaguars
- Patrick Surtain II Will Play On Sunday
- Haason Reddick To Make Jets Debut On Sunday
- DeForest Buckner Logs Full Practice On Thursday
Week 8 Fantasy Football Defense (D/ST) Rankings
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| D/ST Tier | D/ST Rank | D/ST Name | Position |
| 1 | 1 | Denver Broncos | DST |
| 1 | 2 | Kansas City Chiefs | DST |
| 1 | 3 | Pittsburgh Steelers | DST |
| 1 | 4 | Los Angeles Chargers | DST |
| 2 | 5 | Baltimore Ravens | DST |
| 2 | 6 | Detroit Lions | DST |
| 3 | 7 | New York Jets | DST |
| 3 | 8 | Green Bay Packers | DST |
| 3 | 9 | Chicago Bears | DST |
| 3 | 10 | Minnesota Vikings | DST |
| 4 | 11 | Houston Texans | DST |
| 4 | 12 | Buffalo Bills | DST |
| 4 | 13 | Atlanta Falcons | DST |
| 4 | 14 | San Francisco 49ers | DST |
| 4 | 15 | Philadelphia Eagles | DST |
| 5 | 16 | Miami Dolphins | DST |
| 5 | 17 | Washington Commanders | DST |
| 5 | 18 | Cincinnati Bengals | DST |
| 5 | 19 | New York Giants | DST |
| 5 | 20 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | DST |
| 5 | 21 | New Orleans Saints | DST |
| 6 | 22 | New England Patriots | DST |
| 6 | 23 | Dallas Cowboys | DST |
| 6 | 24 | Indianapolis Colts | DST |
| 6 | 25 | Arizona Cardinals | DST |
| 6 | 26 | Los Angeles Rams | DST |
| 6 | 27 | Seattle Seahawks | DST |
| 6 | 28 | Tennessee Titans | DST |
| 6 | 29 | Jacksonville Jaguars | DST |
| 6 | 30 | Carolina Panthers | DST |
| 6 | 31 | Las Vegas Raiders | DST |
| 6 | 32 | Cleveland Browns | DST |
Week 8 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football
Green Bay Packers DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Green Bay Packers defense and special teams' unit should be plenty productive in their matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 8. The Packers' D/ST has been a strong start all year, but disappointed against the Texans in Week 7, only forcing four sacks and not forcing a turnover for the first time all season.
Prior to last week, the Packers had 5-of-6 weeks in the top-12 of fantasy defenses, so a return seems pretty likely against an aggressive Jaguars' offense that is no stranger to turning the ball over as they are bottom-seven in the league in turnover differential. Look for the Packers to return to prominence this week in fantasy circles as a quality defensive play that's worth of a start in your lineups in Week 8.
- Kevin Tompkins
Detroit Lions DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The Detroit Lions D/ST will face the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, a team tied for second in the NFL with 12 giveaways. The Titans have thrown an interception in every game this season, regardless of who has started at quarterback, which bodes well for the Lions. Detroit ranks eighth in takeaways and fourth in interceptions, providing strong turnover potential against Tennessee's sixth-worst scoring offense (17.7 points per game).
While the Lions have struggled against wide receivers, allowing the most targets, receptions, and receiving yards, the recent quarterback change to Mason Rudolph and the departure of DeAndre Hopkins will limit Tennessee's offensive upside. The Lions DST remains a solid option with turnover potential this week.
- Ty Thompson
New York Jets DST - Fantasy Football Outlook
The New York Jets defense will head on the road to take on the New England Patriots in Week 8. The Patriots' offense has looked much better since turning to rookie quarterback Drake Maye two weeks ago, but this is still a tough spot for a rookie signal-caller against a talented Jets defense. Treat New York's D/ST as a top-10 option heading into Week 8.
- Matt T.
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