D Up! Week 3 Fantasy Football Defense Rankings (Top 12)

Fantasy football defenses are crucial as we progess in the 2024 fantasy football season. To continue preparing for week 3 fantasy football, Ryan goes through the top 12 fantasy football defense rankings for week 3 fantasy football. Maximize your chances of winning 2024 fantasy football by watching this video!
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[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

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[@Zuhkee]

my suggestion would be to add how the previous rankings went!

[@genociniglio9955]

Why was the week before as bad as this week

[@samuraijedi1669]

Appreciate your D/ST rankings and breakdown. One of many reasons why I'm supscribed to your channel. Thank u sir!

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Thank you for your support! It's everything

[@andrewbracht7939]

Been riding/streaming the Chargers and would love to stash them, but I think I’m liking Seahawks against Skyler, then Bucs against Nix, and lastly Raiders vs Dalton. All good options so happy with whichever falls to me on waivers…

[@j_fizzle]

Was deciding between nyj and buff guess I'm going buff thx

[@jasonlmu]

I know it’s a little early but I was offered Jamar Chase for D Adams’s and Tony Pollard, should I pull the trigger, at RB I have Gibbs Henry and Achane and at WR I have Rice St Brown and Wilson 10 team PPR league, I’ll throw you over a super chat again this week if you respond, you know I’m good for it, I do it every week lol

[@fadya.3660]

In a 10 team league: Amon-Ra, Wilson, Henry and Gibbs are all 1st/2nd round picks. Achane and Adams were a 2nd/3rd, Plus you got Rice late. Your league members have to be toddlers because you can win that league while asleep at the wheel. The deal doesn't really matter but I'd take Chase.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I would do that personally. I think this may be the last week you can buy Ja'Marr low

[@jasonlmu]

@@fadya.3660 I drafted 9th and grabbed St brown then Wilson, then round 2 I grabbed Henry then Gibbs, I was lucky that Adams fell off big and I grabbed him round 6, I didn’t draft a qb or TE until late rounds but get drafting the best players available and now have Tons of depth at WR and RB but I’m thin at QB and TE, I grabbed Likely in the third to last round and have been lucky so far

[@bagtea]

@@jasonlmu gibbs in 3rd round?

[@fadya.3660]

@@jasonlmu You got lucky that Gibbs fell to your 4th pick, Adams falling to the 6th, and wherever Achane fell to, which sounds like the 5th unless you fleeced someone. None of that is normal lol even when letting QB and TE wait.

[@zeoko9174]

Traded Jared Goff and Jerome Ford for Kylar Murray. I got Dak as my other QB and I got CeeDee and Marvin’s Harrison JR. My other backs are Kenneth Walker, Rachaad White and Najee Harris. Worth it for a top 5 fantasy QB plus the duo combo for both my top WRa

[@Dustinbaxter9485]

I would definitely do that. You’re getting an upgrade from Davante to Chase in your starting lineup. You don’t need the RB depth considering you already have Gibbs, Henry, & Achane

[@st-ev-e]

Is the Raiders Def actually good, or is it just the matchup against the Panthers that favores them? Currently I have the KC in my roster, should I switch to the Ravens this week?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I think they're good but matchup definitely pushes them up. I wouldn't switch to BAL personally but go with your gut!

[@st-ev-e]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork Guess I will swap Chiefs for Raiders then. Sorry meant Raiders instead Ravens in my first comment

[@XavierPellerin-95]

I like your videos, man. What's your take on Vikings defense this week and in the long term?

[@DubzzQG]

That’s what I’m wondering I had the dolphins this weeek against the bills and got 8 points gonna scoop up the raiders and Minnesota for long term

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Vikings long term look legit. Flores is a great DC and they have personnel. This week I'm not wild but they're not far outside the top 12. Thank you!

[@VIsuaLANomaLY]

Thoughts on the Green Bay D this week?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Good option as well. Just outside top 12

[@eugeniomartineza.7882]

Great video! Who would you take in KC, Hunt or Steele?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go with Hunt! Thanks!

[@thanhtu300]

Would you start 49ers defense or Steelers defense?

[@jamescadzow9545]

Steelers

[@THEREALCLOSER]

49ers or Seahawks? I feel they both are pretty close

[@samuraijedi1669]

49ners imho.

[@mdh6718]

I picked up the Browns and you can probably run with them for the next 3 weeks.

[@wizzzard0891]

What about the Steelers Def?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Good option too

[@Coastal_Texan]

Started raiders D and apparently all it took for Carolina to be good is Andy lol

[@Shadowstep_Cuda]

I have the Browns and the Bills defense. I don’t know who to start.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Browns in a tight race

[@bagtea]

why do you have two defenses lol. You can always stream when needed

[@RichGannon12]

​@bagtea in my league people hoard defenses, so if you don't have a good defense on your roster your limited week to week.

[@carson5885]

Packers aren't on the list? They have the most Interceptions so far in the league with 5, should be even more both they had a couple of easy dropped INT. They are playing the Titans this week?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

They're close

[@marc8317]

Yo we need a kicker video lmao

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Just dropped!

[@marc8317]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork 🙏

[@brady5575]

Since they’re so close in rankings, Should I go Cleveland or Tampa this week?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I prefer CLE but trust your gut!

[@coolboysarb]

Seattle over raiders?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Raiders

[@coolboysarb]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork alright bet

[@coolboysarb]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork can confirm i got r*ped

[@maverickcarey]

dalton is undefeated vs the raiders and was only sacked twice back in 2011 an never thrown a pick against the raiders not taking the raiders D

[@anonymousnostalgia7674]

It’s 2024 bro lol

[@morganewing304]

2011?!? Wtf

[@EricNunes-n3r]

Why do you even do videos? Raiders -2 points, Browns allowed 21 points to Giants, Bucs 2 points chargers allowed 26 points to broncos…my sister could have done better

[@johnnyhassett007]

RAIDERS, PACKERS OR BILLS?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

It's close but I'm still going Raiders. All good options though

[@drjewbag7043]

Kickerssss

[@YoungBoy_Pickens]

is giving away olave and dj moore for chase too much

[@djames9582]

Not at all!

[@ARweekendangler]

I was suprised that GB wasn’t on the list, they are playing against Levi’s and the Titans.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

They're really close

[@travismoody892]

I think that will be a very defensive game. With Love out, they’re going to run the ball a lot because of Malik but the titans have a pretty good run defense

[@rendallsanchez5078]

Brian Flores killing it Vikings DST 11 sacks and played good against 49ers

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Flores is a great DC

[@MrWillpower88]

Boy that S tier did not age well

[@st-ev-e]

I have secured the Raiders Defense for week 3,hope it'll work out.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I have them a lot of leagues too lol

[@craigbonin3249]

Thank you for talking about Defenses. Coverage is hard to find.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

ALWAYS! Thank you for your support

[@Hartmaniac]

Rest of season rankings between Chargers, KC, Seahawks, Houston, Bills, Green Bay, Titans, New Orleans, Bears, Falcons.

[@marleekeepitlit2410]

Bears have a GREAT schedule. Next 5 games are against the colts, rams, panthers, jaguars and the commanders. The last 4 are at home and Indiana borders Chicago so that’s pretty much a home game too.

[@glasseswearingape594]

Love these D/ST videos

[@nicholassellers816]

Well, I got -4 with the Raiders and the Browns under shot projection. Let’s get a video on hits and misses. I love the discussions on DST it’s good content but even though I’ll win the week man we missed on the Raiders. I hope you’re right on Bills though!

[@bsbg-lifts]

I’ve officially given up on the raiders

[@Daniel-rd9ch]

I couldn't decide between Ravens or 49rs whick do you think would be better later on?

[@KCW07]

Trade brian robinson, my 4 rb for pacheco?

[@mitchwest4073]

Raiders still a go with Andy dalton at the realm ?

[@carlosespinosa5723]

Yuhhh

[@robertogarduno6928]

Raiders have a good defense for the first time in a looonngggg time. Dalton will not have the success he’s had before, plus he’s older. Raiders will come at them.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Definitely for me

[@aminjackson6078]

helm*

[@briant7732]

You were right about the cincy / kc game but that fumble recovery for TD saved me hahaha

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Yeah that was clutch for fantasy😂

[@I_O_2004]

I have MAHOMES, JAMES CONNER, JORDAN MASON, T. HILL, CHRIS GODWIN, DRAKE LONDON, SAM LAPORTE, on my bench I have, Gus Edward, Chase Brown, Tank Bigsby, Ladd Mcconkey, Josh Downs , Jake Ferguson. 12 MAN LEAGUE PPR. Who 2 drop 2 pick D#. THANKS

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

If you need to I'd probably drop Tank

[@codywickerham343]

So what about the Vikings because they got after Brock Purdy, and i think they are gonna get after Cj Stroud as well that whole division. Vikings, Bears, Packers, Lions all great defenses pass rush.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Vikings aren't far out, just shaky matchup vs. HOU

[@austonsteffes6420]

Thank you for the video! Do you think I should drop Cowboys D/ST for the Steelers? Feels like the cowboys are drop able

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I would definitely do it. Thank you!

[@kdclaxton10]

Full PPR. I have: RB: Achane, Mason, Swift, Ford WR: CD, Aiyuk, Wilson, Ridley, JSN, BTJ TE: LaPorta, Giesiki Should I try to package Ridley+Swift/Ford for Chase? I’m 0-2 lol

[@eternalmemri]

If you have a leaguemate that is desperate/ignorant enough for that trade, you are SMASHING that💰

[@davidmattax6087]

Surprised the Jets defense wasn’t ranked higher. Gave me 17 points after Jets D locked down the Patriots O last night!

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

They should've been!

[@FabiWal44]

drop ravens def for raiders def for this week even if the ravens gonna get picked up eventually?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I would. What good have they done you?

[@daxota_6750]

I just dropped the 49ers for the Saints. The saints schedule is too easy to not pick them up

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

No problem with that!

[@Control_117]

Drop jared goff for derek carr in waiver wire ??

[@Control_117]

If I'm highlighted that means I should ? Lol

[@haixian699]

You lowkey can run with the raiders for the next 5 weeks

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Maybe so!

[@Enfinant]

Should I drop Alexander Mattison for Saints Defense???

[@juless66]

absolutely

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I would

[@bagtea]

mattison against Panthers might score 20 points, but he will be useless for ros

[@runcmcrun]

Thanks Ryan, why Raiders higher than Browns?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Mostly because of CAR's abysmal team & offense. Browns are great too though, take your pick

[@supervado7962]

Im stuck between Bills vs Jags or Packers vs Titans. Bills have the better defense but I think Packers are more likely to get turnovers and points.

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Go with your gut!

[@supervado7962]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork I followed my heart and am pretty glad I went with Packers.

[@knightcrawler1999]

Seahawks or Raiders D??

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Raiders

[@morganewing304]

Stupid question He has the Raiders at one and the Hawks at ten

[@Whynotntn]

@@morganewing304lol

[@taimooreyousaf1932]

Hey Ryan! Sitting at 1st in record and point scored. My only dud is Laporta right now, should I hold or pair him with JSN (on my bench) for a different TE? Thanks!

[@mikefenton8563]

Same brotha… Laporta is letting me down

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd only move LaPorta if I could get McBride. To me he's the only sure thing right now. I'm fine with JSN in addition. Thank you!

[@Miller18D]

ESPN Pk@1.8 12tm .5ppr 2kprs QB:Carr2RB:Bijan(k)Gibbs(k) 2WR:DK,Godwin 1TE:McBride 1FLX:Z.Moss DST:Chargers K:Boswell BE:G.Smith,K.Pitts,London,Shaheed,D.Robinson,Cardinals IR:Brooks Good/Bad/Trade/Waiver?

[@tylershrum04]

No Packers against Tennessee?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

They're really close

[@YoungBoy_Pickens]

should i drop adonai mitchell/brian thomas jr/keenan allen for quentin johnston or keon coleman

[@natnail12]

chargers over raiders in week 3? (im a chargers fan lol)

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Raiders, but go with your gut!

[@natnail12]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork i don’t wanna drop chargers for raiders tho moving forward

[@alekhender9912]

i got offered chase for rice and took it. bengals will bounce back. 12man ppr 3wr1flex: mahomes,cook,k9,chase,wilson,marv,aiyuk,goedert,btjr,swift. i think i won this long term what do yall think?

[@grassyfps7301]

Should I trade dk and kyren for Amari cooper and Bijan? It’s hard because I’m a DK believer and Amari cooper hater😭

[@ddp2259]

I currently have the bears and cowboys defence. Should I drop the bears and pick up the Vikings? I would then start the Vikings/ bears over cowboys this week. Thank you

[@Markk_smithh10]

i traded etienne and montgomery for aj brown and zack moss, my team was deep at rb but i needed receivers desperately Allen Saquon Mason Pickens Shakir LaPorta Addison Streaming Defense Dicker Q. Johnston J. Jennings Irving B. Allen T. Johnson Moss J. Smith IR- AJ Brown

[@gesselberry6499]

Bengals D is cheeks. CAR should be able to move the ball some. Might not get TD's, but should be better than with B.Y.

[@TeeJones1]

Bucs out-score the chargers You heard it here first If I’m wrong, I’m sure you will let me know next Sunday afternoon

[@TeeJones1]

Chargers or Raiders

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Raiders!

[@DonnieDaytime]

, im 0-2 so i traded stroud , amari cooper , and tyler johnson for Lamar , JSN , and adam theilen , is this a good trade for me ? I also traded aj brown for garrett wilson last thursday , and kyren williams for travis etn

[@cameronscott5445]

Raiders or bucs?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Raiders

[@nz034]

As bad as the Bears offense has been, and they’ve been terrible, let’s be real downright awful. As bad as they have been, I like the Bears defense this week as well.

[@DonteDiMora]

I’m torn between bills and 49ers

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Go with your gut!

[@DonteDiMora]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork GO BILLS

[@GC-sz7cv]

Sea or chi?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I'd go Bears

[@christianbarrera661]

I got cowboys d ad well butI'm rockn chargers this week

[@TeeJones1]

As sad as it will be, I’m dropping the chargers for the bucs

[@lancerebo952]

You look very handsome in thumbnail :)

[@greysonmitchell3395]

Dobbins or Zach Moss in my flex?

[@LuisAguilar-fz7cn]

Buccs or Steelers defence and why?

[@GarryYeoh]

Is it safe to drop the Ravens' defense and just stream week to week? Or better to hold onto the Ravens?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

I think it's safe to stream, but they have low key upside this week

[@ekse415]

When you stream, how do you know you’ll get the defense that you want. Depending on your waiver order, someone might take who you want

[@GarryYeoh]

@@ekse415 I pick up what’s best available on free agent if I don’t get what’s on the waiver. Have to check the matchup as well.

[@MrMxyhem]

​@@ekse415 I scoop them up a week ahead. Stay ahead of the waivers.

[@pitcherrendon]

I really think the Packers deserve some love here... They have the highest turnover rate so far

[@terrygasser6629]

Agreed I'm starting GB def. Over raiders and Cleveland def.

[@pitcherrendon]

@@terrygasser6629 hoping to get them on waivers tonight fingers crossed

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

They're really close

[@pitcherrendon]

BANG!!!

[@quinton1333]

bucs steelers or chargers defense?

[@KCW07]

Trade dk metcalf for Garrett wailson

[@dogsbreakfast4952]

I don’t think that’s an option lol

[@KCW07]

@@dogsbreakfast4952 why? I got offered gwilly for dk

[@KCW07]

@@dogsbreakfast4952why? I got offered gwilly for dk right now

[@Jack-fr2el]

Do it rn

[@KCW07]

@@dogsbreakfast4952 just got that offer bro its possible

[@bnodoubt7996]

Traded Dj Moore for aiyuk

[@abhiramgunna952]

No Houston defense???

[@jonathanheslin971]

no , don't do that trade

[@daveclifton8366]

Dalton is a on the roster.

[@jamesmetelski270]

Ok i gotta ask, how about gb defense that is a top ten defense on nfl ppr league, going up affairs one of the worst offense in my ppr the titans?

[@Bjm429]

I think they will be top 5 this week

[@nemanjakarac7344]

I got bucs 🙏

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Let's go!

[@nemanjakarac7344]

@@FootballFanalystsNetwork hoping they do well 🙏

[@joelalcock191]

Steelers?

[@Darnold_Scwarzaneggar]

I’ve failed miserably the first two weeks at picking a defense lol week 1 I had Atlanta and I’m dropping Indianapolis tonight. Currently sitting at 1-1. Gonna try and pick up Tampa or Vegas 🤞🏻

[@Pain-rk7hu]

Broncos O is horrible, even with injuries to tampa D they have a good matchup. I never trust the Raiders completely, but it IS the Panthers. It really comes down if you think Andy Dalton is a threat. Personally I would just go Tampa but I don't think either one is a bad choice.

[@marcprice803]

My superflex team:qb1: josh allen, rb1: Jonathan taylor, rb2: james conner, wr1: nabers, wr2: london, wr3: pickens, superflex: anthony richardson, te: mcbride. Some valuable bench players include: Jamison williams and Montgomery . Should I make any changes? Thank you and I love your content!

[@marcwieberneit5905]

Jackson Henry Williams Hill Godwin Rasheed McBride McPherson KC Def

[@Nickcheckme]

I traded JaMarr chase for Justin Jefferson was this a good trade? I was tired of chase’s drama

[@picasso4680]

Yes good trade for you🎉

[@kennycrnej3766]

What's your take on Pittsburgh Defense this Week?

[@FootballFanalystsNetwork]

Also a good option, just outside my top 12

[@wreadd]

I need to pick my flex spot week 3… 0-2 and need help. Olave, j.k dobbins, Jerome ford, or charbonnet (if walker stays out). Also for TE I’m tempted to play likely over Kelce…

[@illaxeye43]

Jk dobbins

[@ericbutler739]

Play Kelce, its now or never with their running game going downhill.

[@nathanaelevans3259]

Just got offered 2 juicy trades and would love your thoughts! First trade: Giving deebo and pitts in return I get mark andrews and drake london Second trade: I give rashee rice, deebo, and pitts in return I get mark andrews, drake london, jk dobbins, and james conner. 8man PPR my other WR are devonta smith, nico collins, and aiyuk. RBs are breece gibbs and brian robinson.

[@jamescadzow9545]

I don't like either trade for you. I would definitely not trade away rice, he will be a top 5 wide receiver. Keep your guys

[@Pain-rk7hu]

TBH do not like either one. If you were going through with one no matter what the first one tho. Pitts for Andrews is fine, but I would rather hold Deebo than have Drake London, especially when you have Smith, Collins, and Aiyuk.

[@AKHANST]

1st looks good to me especially with deebo injury

[@rynorusty]

Do you think i should pick up alec pierce for romeo doubs?

[@ericbutler739]

Yes, wish I picked him up when I had the chance, he has the mojo right now.

[@rynorusty]

@@ericbutler739 who do you think I should start at flex this week since aj brown got hurt it kinda messed up my team. My main options are players are: diontae johnson,carson steele, and quinten johnson. I also have on my bench: alec pierce, ezikeiel elliot, pat friermuth, alexander mattison, and jakobi meyers.

[@ericbutler739]

@@rynorusty I would play Diontae Johnson, he has a QB who will be throwing, they can't run.

[@MAGA_4547]

No Steelers Wtf 😂😂😂 can’t trust this dude.