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Indianapolis Colts Defense - DST Rankings, Darius Leonard, IDP Fantasy Football

Am I the only one who feels the number of noteworthy injuries in the NFL is increasing despite almost every rule being geared toward player safety? The data and reports are mixed on this subject, but the optics are there. For example, the NFL reports that concussions have steadily declined since 2015, but CBS reported concussions were up significantly in 2022. The New York Times also reported ACL injuries doubled from 2017 to 2021, while overall injuries went up.

It's important to note we all want players to be safe, and no one wants them risking their lives or long-term health for one game. That said, the data on injury rates is sparse, and its integrity has been questioned before. Further, it’s unclear how honest NFL teams are about injuries or illnesses each week. For example, why is it common for a player to be absent from Wednesday's injury report, he’s a full practice all week, yet he misses on Sunday with a pre-existing problem?

It's hard to say whether players are getting hurt more or less today. How could you answer that question when injury reports are rarely transparent? Bijan Robinson was just the latest example of a player who was limited with an ailment never listed on any injury report nor discussed in any pre-game statements. How many similar issues have popped up that we don't know about? And how can fans place bets or set lineups if they don't know how accurate injury reports are?

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 Maxx Crosby Raiders Giants
2 T.J. Watt Steelers Titans
3 Myles Garrett Browns Cardinals
4 Micah Parsons Cowboys Eagles
5 Brian Burns Panthers Colts
6 Rashan Gary Packers Rams
7 Alex Highsmith Steelers Titans
8 Joey Bosa Chargers Jets
9 Haason Reddick Eagles Cowboys
10 Kayvon Thibodeaux Giants Raiders
11 Aaron Donald Rams Packers
12 Chris Jones Chiefs Dolphins
13 Danielle Hunter Vikings Falcons
14 Carl Granderson Saints Bears
15 Khalil Mack Chargers Jets
16 Trey Hendrickson Bengals Bills
17 Jaelan Phillips Dolphins Chiefs
18 Josh Sweat Eagles Cowboys
19 Christian Wilkins Dolphins Chiefs
20 Jeffery Simmons Titans Steelers
21 Montez Sweat Bears Saints
22 Jonathan Allen Commanders Patriots
23 Deforest Buckner Colts Panthers
24 Kwity Paye Colts Panthers
25 Dexter Lawrence Giants Raiders
26 Jalen Carter (Q) Eagles Cowboys
27 Justin Madubuike Ravens Seahawks
28 Daron Payne Commanders Patriots
29 Ed Oliver (Q) Bills Bengals
30 Vita Vea (Q) Buccaneers Texans
31 Harold Landry III Titans Steelers
32 Preston Smith Packers Rams
33 Shaquil Barrett Buccaneers Texans
34 Byron Young Rams Packers
35 Will Anderson Jr. Texans Buccaneers
36 Cameron Heyward (Q) Steelers Titans
37 Denico Autry Titans Steelers
38 Jonathan Greenard Texans Buccaneers
39 Quinnen Williams Jets Chargers
40 Leonard Williams Seahawks Ravens
41 Derrick Brown Panthers Colts
42 Leonard Floyd Bills Bengals
43 Cameron Jordan Saints Bears
44 Jermaine Johnson Jets Chargers
45 Demarcus Lawrence Cowboys Eagles
46 Devonte Wyatt Packers Rams
47 Jarran Reed Seahawks Ravens
48 Harrison Phillips Vikings Falcons
49 Calijah Kancey Buccaneers Texans
50 A.J. Epenesa Bills Bengals

 

DL Riser of the Week:

Carl Granderson, DL, Houston Texans

Granderson has been on a tear since we recommended him as a quality add early in the season. Obvious I had a lot to do with this. Honestly, I may be the sole reason for his ascent.

Despite his recent list of strong performances, Granderson is only the 35th most rostered DL in fantasy. This rate ignores the fact the Saints' top pass rusher ranks 12th in our standard IDP scoring this season. He has a very good matchup against the Bears this week, too.

Both of Chicago’s starting offensive tackles grade negatively in pass protection this year. They also surrender pressure on 10% of their pass-blocking reps, which is well below the league average. Granderson's floor this week should be as a DL2, and he has DL1 upside.

DL Disappointment of the Week:

Jonathan Greenard, DL, Houston Texans

One of our streamer recommendations last week, Greenard dominated Carolina to the tune of 2.5 sacks. He is the top pass rusher on his squad this year, and his metrics are above average. However, he has a tough matchup this week.

The Buccaneers remain the top-graded pass-blocking unit in the NFL. Their starting offensive tackles have surrendered an astonishingly low 22 quarterback pressures on the season, with left tackle Tristan Wirfs giving up just seven. Greenard spends almost all of his time over the left tackle this year, meaning he will see a lot of Wirfs.

Feel free to play Greenard as a DL3, as he can return value with just one big play. However, he is a risky start with a low floor as long as he and Wirfs are lining up across from one another.

 

Top Fantasy Linebackers of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Roquan Smith Ravens Seahawks
2 Zaire Franklin (Q) Colts Panthers
3 T.J. Edwards Bears Saints
4 Jordyn Brooks Seahawks Ravens
5 Quay Walker Packers Rams
6 Azeez Al-Shaair Titans Steelers
7 Ernest Jones Rams Packers
8 Bobby Wagner Seahawks Ravens
9 Eric Kendricks Chargers Jets
10 Quincy Williams Jets Chargers
11 Bobby Okereke Giants Raiders
12 C.J. Mosley Jets Chargers
13 Terrel Bernard Bills Bengals
14 De’Vondre Campbell Packers Rams
15 Jordan Hicks Vikings Falcons
16 Patrick Queen Ravens Seahawks
17 Kyzir White Cardinals Browns
18 Shaquille Leonard Colts Panthers
19 Logan Wilson Bengals Bills
20 Drue Tranquill Chiefs Dolphins
21 Lavonte David Buccaneers Texans
22 Nakobe Dean Eagles Cowboys
23 Jack Gibbens Titans Steelers
24 Frankie Luvu Panthers Colts
25 Kenneth Murray Jr. Chargers Jets
26 David Mayo Chiefs Dolphins
27 Demario Davis Commanders Patriots
28 Devin White Buccaneers Texans
29 T.J. Watt Steelers Titans
30 Jack Sanborn Bears Saints
31 David Long Jr. Dolphins Chiefs
32 Robert Spillane Raiders Giants
33 Blake Cashman Texans Buccaneers
34 Cole Holcomb Steelers Titans
35 Kaden Elliss Falcons Vikings
36 Nate Landman Falcons Vikings
37 Damone Clark Cowboys Eagles
38 Divine Deablo Raiders Giants
39 Germaine Pratt Bengals Bills
40 Ja’Whaun Bentley Patriots Commanders
41 Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah Browns Cardinals
42 Micah McFadden Giants Raiders
43 Zach Cunningham Eagles Cowboys
44 Jamin Davis Commanders Patriots
45 Jerome Baker Dolphins Chiefs
46 Jaelan Phillips Dolphins Chiefs
47 Kwon Alexander Steelers Titans
48 Ivan Pace Jr. Vikings Falcons
49 Anthony Walker Browns Cardinals
50 Henry To’oTo’o Texans Buccaneers

 

LB Riser of the Week:

Nakobe Dean, Philadelphia Eagles

I've written extensively about Dean, so my regular readers will know I love the kid. His instincts and tackling are so good it doesn't matter that he tests slow and small. When Dean returned from injury in Week 6, we predicted he would cut into Nicholas Morrow's playing time quickly, and his snaps would ramp up gradually. Both those things are proving true.

While Dean sees much less playing time than teammate Zach Cunningham, the metrics and film don't suggest that should be the case. Dean logged an impressive 11 solo tackles in less than 70% of snaps last week, and my hope is he will continue to see his playing time increase. While Dallas isn't an ideal fantasy matchup this week, they aren't a bad one in a bye week that steals seven elite starting fantasy LBs.

 

LB Disappointment of the Week:

Denzel Perryman & Henry To’oTo’o, LB, Houston Texans

As we predicted last week, the Texans' linebacker corps was a dreadful rotation once the room was completely healthy. The only surprise was that Blake Cashman was the one who didn't come off the field. Meanwhile, Perryman, To'oTo'o, and Christian Harris cannibalized each other’s snaps.

While To'oTo'o was arguably one of Houston's best defenders over the past few weeks, his fantasy value tanked with Perryman and Harris available. As of this writing, Cashman is the player to start on this unit until we get more clarity on their split. If someone does rise out of the three-way fight, it should be To'oTo'o based on film and metrics… but my gut says Perryman will get veteran treatment.

 

Top Fantasy Defensive Backs of the Week

Rank Player Team Opponent
1 Derwin James (Q) Chargers Jets
2 Camryn Bynum Vikings Falcons
3 Antoine Winfield Jr. Buccaneers Texans
4 Jalen Pitre Texans Buccaneers
5 Kamren Curl Commanders Patriots
6 Jevon Holland (Q) Dolphins Chiefs
7 Kyle Hamilton Ravens Seahawks
8 L’Jarius Sneed Chiefs Dolphins
9 Reed Blankenship Eagles Cowboys
10 Grant Delpit Browns Cardinals
11 Kenny Moore II Colts Panthers
12 Dax Hill Bengals Bills
13 Jaquan Brisker Bears Saints
14 Kevin Byard Eagles Cowboys
15 Julian Blackmon Colts Panthers
16 Kyle Dugger Patriots Commanders
17 Nick Scott Bengals Bills
18 Josh Metellus Vikings Falcons
19 Jordan Poyer Bills Bengals
20 Budda Baker Cardinals Browns
21 Tre’von Moehrig Raiders Giants
22 Ryan Neal Buccaneers Texans
23 Jessie Bates III Falcons Vikings
24 Richie Grant Falcons Vikings
25 Nate Hobbs Raiders Giants
26 Daron Bland Cowboys Eagles
27 Rasul Douglas Bills Bengals
28 Harrison Smith Vikings Falcons
29 Alohi Gilman Chargers Jets
30 Rudy Ford Packers Rams
31 DeShon Elliott Dolphins Chiefs
32 Taron Johnson Bills Bengals
33 Jamal Adams Seahawks Ravens
34 Justin Reid Chiefs Dolphins
35 Jayron Kearse Cowboys Eagles
36 Cam Taylor-Britt Bengals Bills
37 Geno Stone Ravens Seahawks
38 Jalen Thompson Cardinals Browns
39 Eddie Jackson (Q) Bears Saints
40 Xavier McKinney Giants Raiders
41 Jordan Fuller Rams Packers
42 Jaire Alexander Packers Rams
43 Sydney Brown Eagles Cowboys
44 Trent McDuffie Chiefs Dolphins
45 Jaylon Johnson Bears Saints
46 D.J. Reed Jets Chargers
47 Julian Love Seahawks Ravens
49 Jason Pinnock Giants Raiders
50 A.J. Terrell Falcons Vikings

 

DB Riser of the Week:

Tre’von Moehrig, DB, Las Vegas Raiders

Rostered in just 2.5% of IDP leagues, Moehrig is a former second-round pick who sits 13th at his position in my standard IDP scoring. He's playing 100% of the Raiders' snaps and has four games with six or more tackles this season. Now he gets a Giants offense that is a mess, feeding opposing defenses with tackles and turnovers. He's a fine play this week.

DB Disappointment of the Week:

Tennessee Titans Defensive Backs

The Steelers are the 10th-lowest volume pass attack in the NFL this season and the sixth-lowest volume offense overall. Odds say they will be even more conservative with Kenny Pickett playing injured.

Roger McCreary is the most productive fantasy DB left on Tennessee’s roster, but he stays in the slot 72% of the time. The Steelers’ offense isn’t deploying a usable slot option since Pat Freiermuth went down, with Diontae Johnson lining up inside just 14% of the time. That means the most reliable fantasy defender in the Titans’ backfield could see very low volume, and he’s the only DB they have who could be considered reliable.

 



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