Fabs Top 10 Team Defenses
1. Packers D/ST vs. Bears
2. Rams D/ST vs. Falcons
3. 49ers D/ST vs. Seahawks
4. Broncos D/ST vs. Texans
5. Bills D/ST vs. Titans (MNF)
6. Browns D/ST vs. Jets
7. Buccaneers D/ST at Saints
8. Bengals D/ST at Cowboys
9. Colts D/ST at Jaguars
10. Steelers D/ST vs. Patriots
Complete positional rankings: QB | RB | WR | TE | FLEX | K | DST
Week 2 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Week 2 Start ‘Em: Defenses
49ers D/ST vs. Seahawks (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox): The Niners defense scored just five fantasy points in a bad loss to the Bears, but I think it’ll bounce back at home against Geno Smith and the Seahawks. Smith was good on Monday night, but he’s still prone to turnovers and will see plenty of pressure in this NFC West contest.
Start ‘Em
Rams D/ST vs. Falcons (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox): The Rams allowed 31 points to the Bills last week, but a home matchup against Atlanta will be far less daunting. Los Angeles should have some added motivation after being embarrassed in front of a national audience in their opener, so expect Aaron Donald and crew to rebound.
More StartsBroncos D/ST vs. Texans (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)Browns D/ST vs. Jets (1 p.m. ET, CBS)Bengals D/ST at Cowboys (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)DFS BargainsSteelers D/ST vs. Patriots ($2,800)Bengals D/ST at Cowboys ($2,200)
Saints D/ST vs. Buccaneers (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Saints looked bad defensively last week, giving up 26 points to Marcus Mariota and a Falcons offense that doesn’t have a ton of playmakers. I’d fade this unit this week, too, as Tom Brady and the Bucs come to town. Tampa Bay has just seven giveaways in their last eight games.
Sit ‘Em
Vikings D/ST at Eagles (Mon. 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC): The Vikings D/ST scored 12 fantasy points against the Packers last week, but I’d keep this unit on the sidelines in what could be a barnburner in Philadelphia. SI Sportsbook has the over/under at 51.5, and the Eagles have committed just seven giveaways since Week 12, 2021.
More SitsCowboys D/ST vs. Bengals (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)Titans D/ST at Bills (Mon. 7:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)Cardinals D/ST at Raiders (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)DFS FadesGiants D/ST vs. Panthers ($3,200)Commanders D/ST at Lions ($2,700)
