If you’ve been struggling to get strong production out of your D/ST and need some wins to qualify for the fantasy football playoffs, you’ve come to the right place. Our NFL team Week 12 fantasy football defense (D/ST) rankings. is here to guides you in setting the best optimal lineup.

The Broncos, Chiefs and Vikings have plus games and are ranked in the top 10 in RotoBaller’s Week 12 DST rankings. Check out where other defenses, like the Buccaneers and Dolphins, rank for the upcoming list.

Our week 12 defense (DST) fantasy football rankings are compiled by Nick Mariano, Brandon Murchison, Andersen Pickardand Scott Engel. In addition to our personnel rankings, below you will find a summary of this week’s important injury news in fantasy football.

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• Nick Bosa will not play against the Packers in Week 12
• Jaycee Horn done for Sunday
• Titans placing L’Jarius Sneed on injured reserve
• Will Anderson Jr. Play on Sunday
• Marshon Lattimore ruled out for Week 12
• Jaire Alexander dealing with torn PCL, no timetable for return

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D/ST Tier	D/ST ranking	D/ST Name	Opponents	Pos.
1	1	Denver Broncos	@LV	Summertime
1	2	Kansas City Chiefs	@CAR	Summertime
1	3	Houston Texas	TEN	Summertime
1	4	Minnesota Vikings	@CHI	Summertime
1	5	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	@NYG	Summertime
2	6	Detroit Lions	@IND	Summertime
3	7	Washington’s commander	VALLEY	Summertime
3	8	Miami Dolphins	NO	Summertime
3	9	Chicago Bears	MY	Summertime
3	10	Philadelphia Eagles	@LAR	Summertime
4	11	Arizona Cardinals	@SEA	Summertime
4	12	New York Giants	TB	Summertime
4	13	Green Bay Packers	SF	Summertime
4	14	Seattle Seahawks	ARI	Summertime
4	15	San Francisco 49ers	@GB	Summertime
5	16	Los Angeles Chargers	BALE	Summertime
5	17	Tennessee Titans	@HOU	Summertime
5	18	Baltimore Ravens	@LAC	Summertime
5	19	Las Vegas Raiders	DEN	Summertime
5	20	Los Angeles Rams	PHI	Summertime
5	21	New England Patriots	@MIA	Summertime
6	22	Dallas Cowboys	@WHERE	Summertime
6	23	Indianapolis Colts	THE	Summertime
6	24	Carolina Panthers	KC	Summertime

Pittsburgh Steelers D/ST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The Pittsburgh Steelers put on a defensive clinic in their season opener and appear poised for another dominant showing against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. Denver’s offense managed just 16 points in Week 1 and turned the ball over three times.

Broncos quarterback Bo Nix struggled in his debut, and Pittsburgh’s relentless pass rush led by TJ Watt is sure to make it difficult for the rookie to improve on Sunday. Even if the Steelers’ defense fails to record productive scoring stats, fantasy managers should feel confident using it in what is expected to be a very low-scoring affair. Pittsburgh’s DST could be locked into starting lineups of all shapes and sizes this week

– Jorden Hill, RotoBaller

Los Angeles Rams D/ST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The Los Angeles Rams defense ranks outside the top 12 fantasy options heading into Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams have posted modest results this season, ranking 10th in fantasy points among D/ST units and posting double-digit fantasy points in their upcoming win over the New England Patriots last weekend.

However, the Rams face a much tougher task this Sunday in the form of the Eagles, who have scored the seventh-most points in the NFL, led by a star-studded offense with Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, DeVonta Smith, and Dallas Goedert.

If there’s one thing working in Los Angeles’ favor, it’s that the Eagles have allowed the 17th most fantasy points to opposing D/ST units. It’s not the most appealing statistic, but modest upside is better than no upside. Still, managers are advised to look elsewhere for fantasy production in Week 12.

– Andersen Pickard, RotoBaller

Philadelphia Eagles D/ST – Fantasy Football Outlook

The Philadelphia Eagles defense will hit the road to take on the Los Angeles Rams in Week 12 on Sunday night. The defense hasn’t given up more than 20 points since Week 4 and proved they can hold good offenses in check last week when they suffocated rookie Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football.

The Rams are another tall task to face, especially with their wide receivers now healthy. But with six teams on the bye this week, you could do a lot worse than start a defense that has been on fire since the team’s Week 5 bye.

– Ryan Larrison, RotoBaller

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