Week 12 Fantasy Rankings: Defense | Sporting News

Last week the Steelers looked like the clear No. 1 D/ST playing on a short week against sack-prone/turnover-prone Baker Mayfield, but they didn’t do much of anything. Instead, Atlanta’s defense dominated for the second straight game. We could be in for another strange week full of waiver wire surprises, and our Week 12 fantasy defense rankings do their best to keep up. 

We’re starting with the Steelers (@  Bengals) at No. 1 again — they’re simply too good to be held down in a favorable matchup two weeks in a row. The disappointing Bears (vs. Bears) are also in a good spot against turnover-machine Daniel Jones. After that, things start getting tricky, but when in doubt, we keep picking on shaky quarterbacks.

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We have several potential streamers in the top 12, including the Raiders (@ Jets), Lions (@ Redskins), Browns (vs. Dolphins), Redskins (vs. Lions), and Falcons (vs. Buccaneers). None are particularly reliable, but their matchups generally are. That puts them in better positions than, say, the Panthers (@ Saints), Rams (vs. Ravens) and even the 49ers (vs. Packers) and Patriots (vs. Cowboys). We still suggest starting the latter two because of how good they’ve been this season, but there’s a case to be made for sitting them.

Ultimately, this looks like it’s going to be a tough week for a lot of fantasy owners, so don’t be afraid to take chances with your D/ST, especially if you’re on the outside looking in at a postseason spot. 

Reminder: These rankings will be adjusted throughout week, so check back often for updates and analysis!

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Week 12 Fantasy Football Rankings: Defense