We're now three weeks into what has been a high-scoring NFL

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We're now three weeks into what has been a high-scoring NFL

We're now three weeks into what has been a high-scoring NFL season, and fantasy football owners are probably tearing their hair out trying to find reliable D/STs. Given the way that the schedule has fallen and the plethora of 30-point performances we've seen week in and week out, it's been difficult to know who to trust on the defensive side of the ball. Thankfully, our Week 4 fantasy defense rankings have some solid streamers and sleepers to target while some of the best defenses have risen back to the top after a weird week.Week 3 knocked out a good chunk of top-tier Arizona State Sun Devils Jersey Sale fantasy defenses because of poor matchups -- the Chiefs-Ravens, Packers-Saints, and Rams-Bills games all dropped defenses that would normally be startable out of the top 12.Week 4 looks a lot better. The Ravens (@ Washington), Rams (vs. Giants), and Saints (@ Lions) all should be able to put together nice outings and are likely worth starting. One of those units may be available on your waiver wiregiven that some fantasy owners like to stream defenses.WEEK 4 PPR RANKINGS: | | | |Speaking of streamers, there are a handful of solid ones available this week. The Seahawks haven't played well this year, but they're taking on the Dolphins in Week 4. Ryan Fitzpatrick was on fire on Thursday night, but interceptions are always a po sibility when he's on the field. The Cardinals (@ Panthers) should also have a chance to be a potential startingunit as they play the undermanned Panthers.WEEK 4 STANDARD RANKINGS: | | | | One of the more intriguing matchups of the week from a defensive standpoint will be the Broncos-Jets Thursday night game. Both teams are weak on offense, as the Jets are dealing with injuries to most of their receiving corps while the Broncos will be without Drew Lock (shoulder) lock for the game. It's hard to trust either defense, but maybe you Ryan McMahon Jersey can roll with the Broncos given how bad the Jets have been to kickstart this season. There are safer options, but if you need to take a flier on a unit, feel free to give the Broncos a shot.WEEK 4 DFS TOURNAMENT LINEUPS: | | NOTE: Check back for updates and further analysis throughout the week.WEEK 4 DFS CASH LINEUPS: | |Week 4Fantasy Defense RankingsWEEK 4 FANTASY: | | RankTeam1Baltimore Ravens @ Washington.Dwayne Haskins and Washington avoided turnovers for the most part in their first three games of the season, but against the Browns on Sunday, they turned the ball over five times. Haskins had three picks and a fumble while Antonio Gibson also lost a fumble. Washington also allowed three sacks of Haskins to cap off a solid day for the Browns defense. The Ravens are stronger and healthier than the Browns on that side of the ball so they are, far and away, the best defensive matchup of the week.2Los Angeles Rams vs. Giants.Speaking of second-year quarterbacks struggling with turnovers, Daniel Jones and the Giants had another multi-turnover game. He threw a pick and fumbled against the undermanned 49ers while Darius Slayton also lost a fumble. The Rams can be beaten on defense, but they limited the Cowboys and Eagles offenses to fewer than 20 points before running into the Bills last week. They D.J. Fluker Jersey should feast against Jones and the Giants and will have a chance to add to the Giants' turnover total on the year (7, tied for second-most in the NFL).3Indianapolis Colts @ Bears.The Colts are allowing the second-fewest points per game in the league, 15.0, and are allowing the fewest total yards, 225.3, in the league as well. The latter number is nearly 65 yards better than the next-best mark. Indy shouldn't have trouble forcing the Bears into mistakes even if Nick Foles does start at quarterback. Foles has committed 11 turnovers and been sacked 17 times in his last nine games, including his solid outing against the Falcons last week.4Denver Broncos @ Jets.This may feel like a big-time risk, but Sam Darnold is playing on a short week after throwing two pick-sixes and could still be without Jamison Crowder, Breshad Perriman, and Le'Veon Bell ahead of a Thursday night clash with the Broncos. The Broncos are banged up in their own right (they're without Von Miller and AJ Bouye on defense) and have to travel to the East Coast, but they should make enough plays to be a top defense this week. The Jets are only averaging 12.3 points per game anyway, so Denver shouldn't have trouble containing them.5Chicago Bears vs. Colts.The Bears defense isn't quite as strong as it once was, but it's still a rock-solid unit that has allowed just 20.7 points per game this season, good for ninth in the NFL, while forcing four turnovers. Philip Rivers has been solid to start the season, but he is still prone to bouts with inaccuracy Matt McQuaid Jersey and interceptions, as evidenced by the three he has already thrown. The Bears should have a chance to pick him off in what could be a Week 4 defensive struggle.6Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chargers.Justin Herbert has thrown for at least 300 yards in his first two games but he has looked like a rookie at times. He had an ugly interception against the Panthers and the Bucs will look to make him uncomfortable. Coming off solid defensive outings against the Panthers and Broncos in which they totaled six turnovers and 11 sacks, they can be trusted at home against a young quarterback.7San Francisco 49ers vs. Eagles.Carson Wentz is all sorts of out of sorts so far this year, as he has thrown two interceptions in each game that he's played while being sacked 11 times and throwing for just three TDs. The 49ers may be without Nick Bosa, Solomon Thomas, Dee Ford, and Richard Sherman, but that didn't stop them from holding the Giants to just nine points. Expect them to Matt Bradley Jersey do well against the Eagles and get a lot of pre sure against their beleaguered offensive line that may have suffered another key injury (Jason Peters).8Buffalo Bills @ Raiders.The Bills have allowed 60 total points the past two weeks, but it's important to note that they were without their top two linebackers (Matt Milano, Tremaine Edmunds) when the Dolphins dropped 28 on them. The Patriots just limited the Raiders to 20 points and forced three turnovers on the day, so the Bills could follow the blueprint of limiting Darren Waller and Josh Jacobs to put forth a solid week.9Philadelphia Eagles @ 49ers.The Eagles have been awful to start the year on offense, and they haven't been much better on defense. However, they still have pa s-rushing upside as evidenced by their eight sacks of Joe Burrow in their Week 3 tie with the Bengals. They're not a sexy play, but against a 49ers team tha
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