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Week 5 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defenses (DST)

Devin White's relentless play anchors the middle of the Buccaneers' defense.

UPDATED: October 10, 2021

Welcome to Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season! We're a week away from bye weeks, so every fantasy football manager will have their roster tested. And remember, there's still plenty of time to turn things around if you're off to a slow start.

Remember to always churn those last couple bench spots to make sure you're bringing your best options to your lineup. Every lineup spot counts! Check out Jen Piacenti's Week 5 waiver wire pickups for guidance on who to target.

Week 5 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: QUARTERBACKS | RUNNING BACKS | WIDE RECEIVERS | TIGHT ENDS | KICKERS | TEAM DEFENSES

Week 5 Rankings (PPR)

Todd Bowles talks to linebackers Devin White and Lavonte David on the sideline during a 2020 Bucs game

TEAM DEFENSE RANKINGS

  1. Patriots, NE (at HOU)
  2. Buccaneers, TB (vs. MIA)
  3. Ravens, BAL (vs IND)
  4. Vikings, MIN (vs. DET)
  5. Cardinals, ARI (vs. SF)
  6. Raiders, LV (vs. CHI)
  7. Cowboys, DAL (vs. NYG)
  8. Steelers, PIT (vs. DEN)
  9. Rams, LAR (at SEA)
  10. Saints, NO (at WAS)
  11. Broncos, DEN (at PIT)
  12. Titans, TEN (at JAC)
  13. Falcons, ATL (vs. NYJ)*
  14. Football Team, WAS (vs. NO)
  15. Panthers, CAR (vs. PHI)
  16. Bears, CHI (at LV)
  17. Chargers, LAC (vs. CLE)
  18. Packers, GB (at CIN)
  19. Eagles, PHI (at CAR)
  20. Chiefs, KC (vs. BUF)
  21. Browns, CLE (at LAC)
  22. Jaguars, JAC (vs. TEN)
  23. Jets, NYJ (at ATL)*
  24. Colts, IND (at BAL)
  25. Seahawks, SEA (vs. LAR)
  26. Giants, NYG (at DAL)
  27. Lions , DET (at MIN)
  28. 49ers, SF (at ARI)
  29. Texans, HOU (vs. NE)
  30. Bills, BUF (at KC)
  31. Bengals, CIN (vs. GB)
  32. Dolphins, MIA (at TB)

* - Game is being played in London

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