Top Week 8 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings: Best DSTs to Start
The fantasy football landscape is transforming as Week 8 approaches. This week features the largest bye period of the season, impacting numerous lineups. Six teams—the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and Seattle Seahawks—are on break, prompting managers to seek alternatives.
Top Week 8 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings
As we navigate the changes in player availability, here are the recommended defenses to consider for Week 8. These defenses could be pivotal in securing fantasy victories.
Fantasy Football D/ST Rankings
- Indianapolis Colts (vs. Tennessee Titans)
- Atlanta Falcons (vs. Miami Dolphins)
- Kansas City Chiefs (vs. Washington Commanders)
- New England Patriots (vs. Cleveland Browns)
- Denver Broncos (vs. Dallas Cowboys)
- Buffalo Bills (at Carolina Panthers)
- Philadelphia Eagles (vs. New York Giants)
- Cincinnati Bengals (vs. New York Jets)
- Green Bay Packers (at Pittsburgh Steelers)
- San Francisco 49ers (at Houston Texans)
- Minnesota Vikings (at Los Angeles Chargers)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (vs. Green Bay Packers)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (at New Orleans Saints)
- Cleveland Browns (at New England Patriots)
- Houston Texans (vs. San Francisco 49ers)
- Los Angeles Chargers (vs. Minnesota Vikings)
Impact of Bye Weeks
With many key players unavailable due to bye weeks, lineup adjustments will be crucial. Managers must identify suitable substitutes to maintain competitive scores. Proper analysis of favorable matchups can enhance overall strategy during this critical phase of the season.
For more comprehensive advice on Week 8, be sure to consider assists for quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. Understanding which players to start or bench could make a significant difference in your fantasy outcome.
