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Fabs’ Top 10 Defenses
1. 49ers defense at Vikings (Mon.)
2. Bills defense vs. Giants
3. Browns defense at Colts
4. Seahawks defense vs. Cardinals|
5. Commanders defense at Giants
6. Raiders defense at Bears
7. Buccaneers defense vs. Falcons
8. Ravens defense vs. Lions
9. Giants defense vs. Commanders
10. Packers defense at Broncos
Complete Week 7 rankings
Week 7 Start ’Em, Sit ’Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS & TEAM DEFENSES
Byes: Bengals, Cowboys, Jets, Panthers, Texans, Titans
Week 7 Start ’Em: DefensesStart of the Week
49ers defense at Vikings (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN): The Niners defense had just seven fantasy points in last week’s surprising loss to the Browns, but I like this unit to rebound against the Vikings. In their first game without superstar wideout Justin Jefferson, their pass attack finished last week with just 181 passing yards.
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Start ’Em
Raiders defense at Bears (1 p.m. ET, Fox): The Raiders defense can be an asset when the matchup is favorable, and that’s the case this week. Chicago will be left to start the inexperienced Tyson Bagent, as Justin Fields is out with an injured thumb. That makes Las Vegas a solid starting option for fantasy managers.
More Starts
Bills defense at Patriots (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Browns defense at Colts (1 p.m. ET, CBS)
Rams defense vs. Steelers (4:05 p.m. ET, Fox)
DFS Bargains (DraftKings)
Browns defense at Colts ($3,400)
Seahawks defense vs. Cardinals ($3,200)
Giants defense vs. Commanders ($3,000)
Week 7 Sit ’Em: DefensesSit of the Week
Patriots defense vs. Bills (1 p.m. ET, CBS): The Patriots defense was drafted as one of the top units in fantasy football, but instead injuries and bad offensive play has turned into one of the worst. That won’t change against Josh Allen and the Bills offense, which is averaging nearly 29 points per contest after six weeks.
Sit ’Em
Chiefs defense vs. Chargers (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox): Kansas City’s defense can be a nice option against lesser opponents, but that’s not the case this week when the Chargers visit Arrowhead Stadium. Their offense is one of the NFL’s most electric units, averaging 25.4 points while committing just three giveaways this season.
More Sits
Chargers defense at Chiefs (4:25 p.m. ET, Fox)
Dolphins defense at Eagles (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC)
Vikings defense vs. 49ers (Mon. 8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
DFS Fades (DraftKings)
Colts defense vs. Browns ($3,400)
Steelers defense at Rams ($3,100)
Falcons defense at Buccaneers ($2,800)
