The 2026 NFL Draft is over, giving a clearer picture of rosters for the 2026 season. With that fantasy football rankings can be released. Here are the 2026 fantasy football defense rankings. (Note: These are best used for standard-scoring leagues and will be updated until the season starts)
Last Updated: August 3, 2026
Other Rankings: Big Board QB RB WR TE K D/ST
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Houston Texans | D/ST1 |
| Denver Broncos | D/ST2 |
| Seattle Seahawks | D/ST3 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | D/ST4 |
| Los Angeles Rams | D/ST5 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | D/ST6 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | D/ST7 |
| New England Patriots | D/ST8 |
| Minnesota Vikings | D/ST9 |
| Cleveland Browns | D/ST10 |
| Los Angeles Chargers | D/ST11 |
| Baltimore Ravens | D/ST12 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | D/ST13 |
| Green Bay Packers | D/ST14 |
| Detroit Lions | D/ST15 |
| Buffalo Bills | D/ST16 |
| Chicago Bears | D/ST17 |
| Indianapolis Colts | D/ST18 |
| Atlanta Falcons | D/ST19 |
| San Francisco 49ers | D/ST20 |
Make sure to check out our Fantasy Football Page for more updates on the 2026 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings!
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