Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defenses (DST)

The 49ers defense will look to rebound against the Eagles

UPDATED: September 17, 2021

The first week of the 2021 NFL season is on the books! We're moving on to Week 2 a little wiser so let's use that knowledge to our advantage over our opponents.

Wise decisions go a long way and while you can't lose a league this early in the season, you can overthink easy decisions. Remember to always churn those last couple bench spots to make sure you're bringing your best options to your lineup. Every lineup spot counts!

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Week 2 Rankings (PPR)

San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner
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TEAM DEFENSES

  1. Buccaneers, TB (vs. ATL)
  2. Football Team, WAS (vs. NYG)
  3. Rams, LAR (at IND)
  4. Steelers, PIT (vs. LV)
  5. 49ers, SF (at PHI)
  6. Patriots, NE (at NYJ)
  7. Broncos, DEN (at JAC)
  8. Browns, CLE (vs. HOU)
  9. Saints, NO (at CAR)
  10. Packers, GB (vs. DET)
  11. Bills, BUF (vs. MIA)
  12. Cardinals, ARI (vs. MIN)
  13. Giants, NYG (at WAS)
  14. Chargers, LAC (vs. DAL)
  15. Chiefs, KC (at BAL)
  16. Seahawks, SEA (vs. TEN)
  17. Bears, CHI (vs. CIN)
  18. Dolphins, MIA (vs. BUF)
  19. Bengals, CIN (at CHI)
  20. Jets, NYJ (vs. NE)
  21. Eagles, PHI (vs. SF)
  22. Cowboys, DAL (at LAC)
  23. Panthers, CAR (vs. NO)
  24. Colts, IND (vs. LAR)
  25. Jaguars, JAC (vs. DEN)
  26. Titans, TEN (at SEA)
  27. Ravens, BAL (vs. KC)
  28. Vikings, MIN (at ARI)
  29. Raiders, LV (at PIT)
  30. Texans, HOU (at CLE)
  31. Lions , DET (at GB)
  32. Falcons, ATL (at TB)

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Michael Fabiano
MICHAEL FABIANO

Michael Fabiano is a fantasy football analyst for Sports Illustrated. His weekly rankings and Start 'Em, Sit 'Em articles are must-reads for fantasy players. He is also the co-host of the Fantasy Dirt Podcast on SI. Before joining SI in August 2020, he worked for CBS Sports, NFL Network and SiriusXM. He also contributes to Westwood One Radio. Fabiano was the first fantasy analyst to appear on one of the four major TV networks and is a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame.