Week 1 Fantasy Football Team Defense Rankings

The Jaguars' D is No. 1 on our top-32 list.

Defensive tackle Jalen Hunt and his Jaguars teammates host the Browns in Week 1. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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The 2026 NFL season is here!

That means fantasy football managers far and wide will be checking out the first week of matchups as they start down the road to a league championship! To help you get down that path and reach the ultimate goal, here are my fantasy team defense rankings for Week 1.

There aren't many surprises at the position because the opening week is not the time to get cute. Instead, start with the units you drafted as your starters. Don't overthink it. We have a lot to learn in the next month-plus of action, so use your highest player investments. And for those who stream the position and need help making decisions between players, I’m here for you!

Be sure to check back daily for updates. Good luck, and let's go get that 'ship together!

Week 1 Fantasy Defense Rankings

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

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