Week 3 fantasy defense rankings: Top DST streamers, starts
Defenses and special teams weren't as productive this past week as they were in their openers, with only the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs recording touchdowns. But the potential for big fantasy points is still there for teams that can pressure the quarterback and create turnovers.
Let's take a look at the best matchups on the upcoming schedule – with the Bills and Cleveland Browns topping the list.
Fantasy football rankings for Week 3 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. Six points are awarded for defensive and kick return touchdowns. Two points are awarded for safeties and one half point is awarded for sacks.
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Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.
Fantasy football Week 3 defense/special teams rankings
(*-check status before kickoff)