Week 9 NFL defense rankings released
The gist
Sportsnaut ranked the Minnesota Vikings' defense No. 1 for Week 9; Sports Illustrated put the Jacksonville Jaguars first.
The split matters to fantasy managers choosing a defense, with Pittsburgh on a bye.
How it unfolded
- Nov 2, 2026Sportsnaut published its Week 9 NFL defense rankings, evaluating Week 8 performances, with the Minnesota Vikings at No. 1.
- Nov 2, 2026RotoBaller published Week 9 defense streamers, starters and tiered rankings, ranking every defense from No. 1 to No. 32.
- Nov 3, 2026Sports Illustrated published Week 9 fantasy team defense rankings, with the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 1 and the Seattle Seahawks at No. 2.