Week 1 / Defense Rankings
Week 1 Defense Rankings
A restored Week 1 DST surface for defensive streamers. The preseason version uses FFN defensive rank and projected PPG, then should be refreshed when Week 1 opponents, injuries, and weather are locked.
Last updated May 7, 2026. Data source: FFN public rankings generated 2026-05-07T15:15:02.139Z.
01 // Immediate answer
Week 1 DST rankings to monitor
Week 1 DST rankings to monitor
These defenses come from the FFN rankings feed. The page must be refreshed when matchup, injury, and weather context is available.
| DST | Team | FFN Rank | Projected PPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | DEN | #135 | 7.96 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | PHI | #146 | 8.76 |
| Minnesota Vikings | MIN | #148 | 7.44 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | PIT | #152 | 6.15 |
| Green Bay Packers | GB | #155 | 6.42 |
| Houston Texans | HOU | #156 | 6.90 |
| Buffalo Bills | BUF | #162 | 6.79 |
| Seattle Seahawks | SEA | #168 | 6.15 |
| Detroit Lions | DET | #182 | 5.43 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | KC | #187 | 5.01 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | LAC | #188 | 6.60 |
02 // Streamer use
How to stream defenses in Week 1
How to stream defenses in Week 1
Prioritize defenses with a playable projection, clean weather, and a favorable game script. Do not chase a brand-name defense if the opponent and total work against the play.
03 // Next decisions
Related weekly decisions
Related weekly decisions
DST streaming is part of the same weekly loop as waivers and start/sit. Keep those routes connected so managers can move between decisions quickly.