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Week 9 Team Defense Rankings for Fantasy Football: D/ST Updates Include Eagles D/ST, Vikings D/ST, Titans D/ST, Patriots D/ST, Bengals D/ST, Saints D/ST

Brandon Graham Philadelphia Eagles Defense - Fantasy Football DST Streamers, Rankings, Pickups

Week 9 of the 2024 fantasy football season is here, and as always, the D/ST spot is tricky to analyze and navigate. If you didn't draft a top-tier defense and are playing the streaming game, our NFL team's Week 9 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings are here to guide you in setting the best optimal lineup.

The Titans, Commanders, and Patriots have plus matchups and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller's Week 9 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, such as the Bengals and Saints rank this week.

Our Week 9 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.

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

 

Week 9 Defense (D/ST) Fantasy Football News

  • Trevon Diggs Uncertain For Week 9
  • Micah Parsons, DaRon Bland Ruled Out For Week 9
  • Antoine Winfield Jr. Lands On Injury Report
  • Marshon Lattimore Ruled Out For Week 9
  • Solid Matchup For New Orleans DST Despite Injuries
  • Washington Commanders DST Projects To Be Top Option Facing Giants
  • Eagles Defense A Top Streaming Option Against The Jaguars

 

Week 9 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 Kansas City Chiefs DST
1 2 Los Angeles Chargers DST
1 3 New Orleans Saints DST
1 4 Philadelphia Eagles DST
2 5 Washington Commanders DST
2 6 Minnesota Vikings DST
3 7 Cincinnati Bengals DST
3 8 Chicago Bears DST
3 9 New York Jets DST
3 10 Baltimore Ravens DST
4 11 Buffalo Bills DST
4 12 New England Patriots DST
4 13 Tennessee Titans DST
4 14 Houston Texans DST
4 15 Arizona Cardinals DST
5 16 Los Angeles Rams DST
5 17 Cleveland Browns DST
5 18 Detroit Lions DST
5 19 Atlanta Falcons DST
5 20 Denver Broncos DST
5 21 Green Bay Packers DST
6 22 Seattle Seahawks DST
6 23 Indianapolis Colts DST
6 24 Dallas Cowboys DST
6 25 New York Giants DST
6 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers DST
6 27 Miami Dolphins DST
6 28 Carolina Panthers DST
6 29 Jacksonville Jaguars DST
6 30 Las Vegas Raiders DST

 

Week 9 Defense Outlooks for Fantasy Football

New Orleans DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The New Orleans Saints D/ST struggled again in Week 8, giving up 26 points to the Los Angeles Chargers. The team did record three sacks (which matched their output over their last three games) and a safety to salvage the day but failed to crack double-digits in fantasy points for the sixth time this season.

In Week 9, the Saints get a rematch against the Carolina Panthers, who delivered the Saints' highest-scoring performance in 2024. In that game, New Orleans held Carolina to 10 points, had four sacks, and picked up three takeaways.

Unfortunately, New Orleans is missing some key pieces in their secondary. Paulson Adebo (leg) broke his femur last week and both Marshon Lattimore (hamstring) and Kool-Aid McKinstry (hamstring) have already been declared out. Still, until Bryce Young gives cause to do otherwise it is safe to bet against him.

- Dan Stephens - RotoBaller

Philadelphia Eagles DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will take on the 2-6 Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 9. The defense has started to get back on track the past few weeks, with last week's win over the Bengals being the best game for them all year.

While Jacksonville looked like a great offense coming into the year, they are now dealing with a slew of injuries to top receivers Christian Kirk (collarbone), Brian Thomas Jr. (chest), and Gabe Davis (shoulder). Kirk is on IR and both Thomas Jr. and Davis are game-time decisions.

On top of this, running back Travis Etienne (hamstring) is a game-time decision as well, and the Jaguars just traded anchor left tackle Cam Robinson to the Vikings, leaving a hole in the team's already struggling offensive line. Philly has a chance to take advantage of these issues and is a top-tier streaming option in Week 9.

- Ryan Larrison - RotoBaller

Washington Commanders DST - Fantasy Football Outlook

The Washington Commanders defense is shaping up to be a high-end option facing the New York Giants in Week 9. Since Week 4, the Commanders have only allowed more than 20+ points on one occasion. This lone blemish was to the high-powered Baltimore Ravens in Week 6.

Last weekend, the Commanders held the Chicago Bears to 15 points and tallied three sacks. Facing Daniel Jones, who has been sacked 33 times this season, which is the third-most in football, and who has thrown five interceptions, sets the Commanders defense up for another productive afternoon. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable starting Washington in all formats.

- Andy Smith - RotoBaller



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