Position Rankings · 2026
UpdatedFantasy Defense Rankings 2026
Top 32 defenses for the 2026 NFL fantasy football season, refreshed daily from live NFL stats.
The top fantasy defense for 2026 is Seattle Seahawks (9.3 PPG), followed by Denver Broncos and Houston Texans. Rankings are ordered by half-PPR points per game and refresh daily. Defenses record no receptions, so this order is identical in PPR, half-PPR, and standard leagues.
| # | Player | Team | Half-PPR | GP | Bye | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 18.2 to 9.3 PPG | ||||||
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | SEA | 9.3 | 17 | 11 | |
| 2 | Denver Broncos | DEN | 8.2 | 17 | 10 | |
| 3 | Houston Texans | HOU | 8.2 | 17 | 8 | |
| 4 | Jacksonville Jaguars | JAX | 8.2 | 17 | 7 | |
| Tier 26.4 to 7.6 PPG | ||||||
| 5 | Los Angeles Rams | LAR | 7.6 | 17 | 11 | |
| 6 | Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | 7.5 | 17 | 10 | |
| 7 | Cleveland Browns | CLE | 7.2 | 17 | 11 | |
| 8 | Minnesota Vikings | MIN | 7.2 | 17 | 6 | |
| 9 | New England Patriots | NE | 7.1 | 17 | 11 | |
| 10 | Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | 6.9 | 17 | 9 | |
| 11 | Atlanta Falcons | ATL | 6.8 | 17 | 11 | |
| 12 | Chicago Bears | CHI | 6.6 | 17 | 10 | |
| 13 | Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | 6.4 | 17 | 7 | |
| Tier 35.6 to 6.0 PPG | ||||||
| 14 | Buffalo Bills | BUF | 6.0 | 17 | 7 | |
| 15 | Carolina Panthers | CAR | 5.9 | 17 | 5 | |
| 16 | New Orleans Saints | NO | 5.9 | 17 | 8 | |
| 17 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | TB | 5.8 | 17 | 10 | |
| 18 | Detroit Lions | DET | 5.6 | 17 | 6 | |
| Tier 43.9 to 5.2 PPG | ||||||
| 19 | Indianapolis Colts | IND | 5.2 | 17 | 13 | |
| 20 | Miami Dolphins | MIA | 5.2 | 17 | 6 | |
| 21 | Baltimore Ravens | BAL | 4.9 | 17 | 13 | |
| 22 | Kansas City Chiefs | KC | 4.9 | 17 | 5 | |
| 23 | Green Bay Packers | GB | 4.6 | 17 | 11 | |
| 24 | Tennessee Titans | TEN | 4.4 | 17 | 9 | |
| 25 | Las Vegas Raiders | LV | 4.3 | 17 | 13 | |
| 26 | Washington Commanders | WAS | 4.2 | 17 | 7 | |
| 27 | New York Giants | NYG | 4.1 | 17 | 8 | |
| 28 | San Francisco 49ers | SF | 4.1 | 17 | 8 | |
| 29 | Cincinnati Bengals | CIN | 3.9 | 17 | 6 | |
| Tier 52.6 to 3.1 PPG | ||||||
| 30 | Arizona Cardinals | ARI | 3.1 | 17 | 14 | |
| 31 | Dallas Cowboys | DAL | 3.0 | 17 | 14 | |
| 32 | New York Jets | NYJ | 2.6 | 17 | 13 | |
Beyond the rankings
Set-and-forget tier
The only defenses worth a mid-round pick rather than a weekly stream.
- Seattle Seahawks9.3 PPG
- Denver Broncos8.2 PPG
- Houston Texans8.2 PPG
- Jacksonville Jaguars8.2 PPG
- Los Angeles Rams7.6 PPG
Best streaming targets
Mid-tier units that are usually unrostered, where matchup decides the week.
- New England Patriots7.1 PPG
- Pittsburgh Steelers6.9 PPG
- Atlanta Falcons6.8 PPG
- Chicago Bears6.6 PPG
- Los Angeles Chargers6.4 PPG
Crowded bye weeks
Weeks that sideline multiple top-12 defenses at once. Plan a stream in advance.
- Week 115 top-12 units out
- Week 103 top-12 units out
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best fantasy defense for 2026?
Seattle Seahawks is the top-ranked fantasy defense for the 2026 season at 9.3 points per game in the half-PPR format, based on the most recent NFL season.
Who are the top 5 fantasy defense for 2026?
The top 5 fantasy defense for 2026 are: 1. Seattle Seahawks (9.3 PPG), 2. Denver Broncos (8.2 PPG), 3. Houston Texans (8.2 PPG), 4. Jacksonville Jaguars (8.2 PPG), 5. Los Angeles Rams (7.6 PPG).
How often are these defense rankings updated?
These rankings refresh daily from live NFL stats. They were last updated August 15, 2026.
What scoring format are these rankings based on?
Points per game in the half-PPR scoring format, the most common fantasy football setup.
Do these defense rankings change in PPR or standard leagues?
No. Defenses do not record receptions, so the PPR, half-PPR, and standard orders are identical. One defense ranking serves every scoring format.