Week 2 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defenses

It’s no surprise that the Cowboys and 49ers are atop the list after dominant Week 1 performances.

It’s time to start thinking about setting your Week 2 lineups, and we’re here to help with our initial fantasy player rankings! I’ve used a full-point PPR scoring system for these rankings, which you can use in coordination with the Week 2 edition of Start Em, Sit Em. At Sports Illustrated, we always have you completely covered!

Be sure to check back for updates … and good luck everyone!

Team Defense Rankings:

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

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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.