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The 2026 Week 2 fantasy football D/ST rankings help you target defenses capable of making a difference in your opening matchup. Favorable opponents, sack opportunities, and turnover potential can turn a defensive selection into a valuable source of fantasy points.
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Use these rankings to identify the best starting defenses and streaming options, avoid difficult matchups, and give your lineup another opportunity to secure a Week 2 victory.
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Week 2 Fantasy Defense Rankings
|
Rk |
Player |
Tm |
Opp |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Eagles |
PHI |
@TEN |
|
2 |
Packers |
GB |
@NYJ |
|
3 |
Buccaneers |
TB |
CLE |
|
4 |
49ers |
SF |
MIA |
|
5 |
Chiefs |
KC |
IND |
|
6 |
Vikings |
MIN |
@CHI |
|
7 |
Seahawks |
SEA |
@ARI |
|
8 |
Steelers |
PIT |
@NE |
|
9 |
Ravens |
BAL |
NO |
|
10 |
Chargers |
LAC |
LV |
|
11 |
Rams |
LAR |
NYG |
|
12 |
Bills |
BUF |
DET |
|
13 |
Broncos |
DEN |
JAX |
|
14 |
Texans |
HOU |
CIN |
|
15 |
Patriots |
NE |
PIT |
|
16 |
Bears |
CHI |
MIN |
|
17 |
Jaguars |
JAX |
@DEN |
|
18 |
Cardinals |
ARI |
SEA |
|
19 |
Panthers |
CAR |
@ATL |
|
20 |
Bengals |
CIN |
@HOU |
|
21 |
Giants |
NYG |
@LAR |
|
22 |
Colts |
IND |
@KC |
|
23 |
Raiders |
LV |
@LAC |
|
24 |
Cowboys |
DAL |
WAS |
|
25 |
Browns |
CLE |
@TB |
|
26 |
Commanders |
WAS |
@DAL |
|
27 |
Lions |
DET |
@BUF |
|
28 |
Jets |
NYJ |
GB |
|
29 |
Saints |
NO |
@BAL |
|
30 |
Falcons |
ATL |
CAR |
|
31 |
Titans |
TEN |
PHI |
|
32 |
Dolphins |
MIA |
@SF |
Fantasy Football Defense Scoring Format
- 2 points per sack
- 3 points per takeaway
- 3 points per safety
- 6 points per defensive/special teams TD
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This story was originally published September 16, 2026 at 10:14 PM.