Why Are the Colts Still Available in Nearly a Third of Fantasy Football Leagues? D/ST Streaming, Week 8

Ross Durham
October 22, 2025

With elite defenses like the Seahawks, Lions, and Rams on bye this week, not even D/STs are spared the chaos of mid-season fantasy football. If you snagged one of the top options from last week’s article, you would have averaged 17 points from your D/ST, while the top D/STs by ADP (Broncos and Steelers) averaged . . . three. Streaming works, matchups matter more than defensive rankings, and we’re slowly approaching that time of year when if we squint hard, we can see fantasy playoff matchups off in the distance. But first, Week 8.

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Ross Durham

The Chiefs’ Defense Is Somehow Available in 86% of Leagues and Poised for a Low-Score, Multi-Turnover Feast: D/ST Streaming, Week 7

Ross Durham October 15, 2025

Fifth-round quarterbacks in their first NFL start will always hold a sentimental place in my heart for D/ST streaming, but obliterated offensive lines are where we make our money. For daily tournaments, it’s mostly about pairing high-upside defenses with your favorite of players, whatever price range fits into your other selections. But in managed leagues, our options are more limited, and our downside risk is…...