Fantasy Football Rankings 2023 - PPR Defense (D/ST)

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Fantasy Football Rankings 2023 - PPR Defense (D/ST)

Discover the top defense and special teams picks for your 2023 fantasy football draft based on 2022 NFL season statistics in a PPR scoring system

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This slideshow is based on 2022 NFL season data from Sportradar. Rankings were compiled by an AI engine that were then reviewed and edited by the editorial staff.

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San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 44
Interceptions: 20
Fumbles Recovered: 10

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Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 40
Interceptions: 17
Fumbles Recovered: 12

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New England Patriots

New England Patriots

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 54
Interceptions: 19
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 48
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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New York Jets

New York Jets

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 45
Interceptions: 12
Fumbles Recovered: 11

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Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 70
Interceptions: 17
Fumbles Recovered: 10

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Cincinnati Bengals

Cincinnati Bengals

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 30
Interceptions: 13
Fumbles Recovered: 5

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Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 35
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 13

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Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 54
Interceptions: 16
Fumbles Recovered: 3

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Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 34
Interceptions: 17
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 55
Interceptions: 11
Fumbles Recovered: 6

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Houston Texans

Houston Texans

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 39
Interceptions: 16
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 45
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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Washington Commanders

Washington Commanders

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 43
Interceptions: 9
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 39
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 38
Interceptions: 15
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 34
Interceptions: 11
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Los Angeles Chargers

Los Angeles Chargers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 40
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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Los Angeles Rams

Los Angeles Rams

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 38
Interceptions: 16
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 40
Interceptions: 20
Fumbles Recovered: 3

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 44
Interceptions: 10
Fumbles Recovered: 10

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Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 35
Interceptions: 10
Fumbles Recovered: 5

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New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 48
Interceptions: 7
Fumbles Recovered: 10

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Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 40
Interceptions: 8
Fumbles Recovered: 6

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Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 44
Interceptions: 10
Fumbles Recovered: 13

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Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 36
Interceptions: 11
Fumbles Recovered: 7

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Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta Falcons

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 21
Interceptions: 10
Fumbles Recovered: 10

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Denver Broncos

Denver Broncos

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 36
Interceptions: 15
Fumbles Recovered: 6

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New York Giants

New York Giants

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 41
Interceptions: 6
Fumbles Recovered: 7

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Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 39
Interceptions: 12
Fumbles Recovered: 8

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Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 27
Interceptions: 6
Fumbles Recovered: 4

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Chicago Bears

Chicago Bears

2023 Fantasy Football Rankings: Team Defense/Special Teams
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Sacks: 20
Interceptions: 14
Fumbles Recovered: 9

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