Week 14 Rankings (2020): Top 15 Defenses

Which defenses do we want to trust with our fantasy season on the line? Whose matchup deters us from using them? Let’s take a look at how our rankings shake out:

1. New Orleans Saints – at Philadelphia
2. Seattle Seahawks – vs. New York Jets
3. Green Bay Packers – at Detroit
4. Arizona Cardinals – at New York Giants
5. Kansas City Chiefs – at Miami
6. Pittsburgh Steelers – at Buffalo
7. Washington Football – at San Francisco
8. Baltimore Ravens – at Cleveland
9. San Francisco 49ers – vs. Washington
10. Carolina Panthers – vs. Denver
11. New England Patriots – at Los Angeles Rams
12. Houston Texans – at Chicago
13. Tennessee Titans – at Jacksonville
14. Indianapolis Colts – at Las Vegas
15. Chicago Bears – vs. Houston

Thoughts:

• As it is the Saints have been among the better fantasy defenses this season, including 36 sacks and 13 INT. Taking on a Philadelphia team that will have Jalen Hurts making his first NFL start, things look that much more enticing.
• The Steelers have been among the best defenses in 2020, but they are banged up right now. The mounting injuries could have a significant impact on their performance, as we got a little preview in Week 13 when they allowed 23 points to Washington. Taking on a Buffalo offense that’s significantly better, the Steelers are a usable defense but they have to be knocked down a few pegs.
• While the Panthers haven’t been a great defense this season, anyone against the Broncos have to be seen as a viable option. Denver has scored the third fewest TD this season (23) and thrown the most INT by a wide margin (21, with the Eagles at #2 with 16 INT). The matchup alone is going to keep him as a viable option for those who are streaming.

Sources – NFL.com, ESPN

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