Week 3 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defenses (DST)

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UPDATED: September 24, 2021

Welcome to Week 3 of the 2021 NFL season! Your lineups should be rounding into shape and we've learned who the names to watch, the players who need to pick up the pace and the players who probably aren't panning out.

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 3 Rankings (PPR)

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TEAM DEFENSES

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

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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.