Week 7 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defenses (DST)

Devin White anchors the Bucs' defense against the Bears.

Welcome to Week 7 of the 2021 NFL season! It's bye-mageddon. Six teams are on a bye and with it, every fantasy football manager is having their team put to the test. Your starters and depth will be tested. Your ability to evaluate talent from the waiver wire is on the line!

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! Check out Jen Piacenti's Week 7 waiver wire pickups for guidance on who to target.

Week 7 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES

Week 7 Rankings (PPR)

Todd Bowles talks to linebackers Devin White and Lavonte David on the sideline during a 2020 Bucs game
Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated

TEAM DEFENSE RANKINGS

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

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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.