Top 24 Defensive Players (IDP) Rankings For Week 10: Devin White Joining The IDP Elite

No matter how your IDP roster is set up, we have you covered. Just like offensive players, defensive players can have positive and negative matchups that will reflect in their fantasy potential. The top eight names are broken down for each week between defensive lineman, linebackers, and defensive backs. In some leagues, you might no restrictions and just need to roster IDP players, and you can find them as a whole in our rankings. Get the rest of your fantasy football lineup figured out with our projections page.

Defensive Lineman

1. Myles Garrett – Cleveland Browns

Houston’s offensive line has struggled over the last few seasons and 2020 is no different. Myles Garrett is one of the top pass-rushers in the game and is in a good spot this week.

2. Chase Young – Washington Football Team

Chase Young has been a strong IDP when healthy this season. He is in a sneaky upside spot against the Lions offensive line that I don’t fully trust against this Washington pass rush.

3. Jason Pierre-Paul – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jason Pierre-Paul has been tremendous this season averaging 8.3 fantasy points per game. He has six and a half sacks of the season. With his consistent play he remains a top option.

4. Aaron Donald – Los Angeles Rams

Aaron Donald takes a small step back this week but still has a decent matchup against the Seahawks, who are allowing the 10th most fantasy points to defensive lineman.

5. Stephon Tuitt – Pittsburgh Steelers

The Bengals are allowing the 4th most fantasy points per game to defensive lineman and both Stephon Tuitt and Cameron Heyward are strong plays on the Steelers defensive line.

6. J.J. Watt – Houston Texans

J.J. Watt has finally been producing at a higher level. It has been quite some time since we have seen him at this level, especially when it comes to fantasy. He ranks 11th in DL scoring this season.

7. Cameron Jordon – New Orleans Saints

With the 49ers offensive line in the shape that it is in and a team that will likely be throwing more often this week, Cameron Jordan has a chance to put together a multi-sack week.

8. Brandon Graham – Philadelphia Eagles

Brandon Graham is in a good spot this week and usually isn’t someone who cracks the top-eight, but the Giants have allowed the 8th most fantasy points per game to defensive lineman.

Linebackers

1. Bobby Wagner – Seattle Seahawks

Once again, not many topping Bobby Wagner this season and he gets a strong matchup this week against the Rams. Wagner has averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game on the season.

2. Devin White – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Devin White currently ranks first in IDP scoring among linebackers. He has 52 sacks in nine games with five sacks. He also has a few turnovers as well. White is a strong option this week.

3. Micah Kiser – Los Angeles Rams

When healthy, Micah Kiser has been a strong rookie to deploy each week. He is averaging 7.4 fantasy points per game on the season. Kiser should have a big game this week against Seattle.

4. Joe Schobert – Jacksonville Jaguars

Joe Schobert hasn’t been the IDP stud he was while in Cleveland but is still a reliable option on a week-to-week basis. With a few options off the board due to bye, Schobert is back.

5. Eric Kendricks – Minnesota Vikings

Eric Kendricks gets a Monday night matchup with the Bears. He ranks 5th in scoring this season and is averaging 9.9 fantasy points per game. Start him with confidence once again.

6. Blake Martinez – New York Giants

Blake Martinez ranks second in scoring behind Devin White. Not a big surprise given Martinez has been an IDP staple the last few seasons. He is also averaging 10.4 fantasy points per game.

7. TJ Watt – Pittsburgh Steelers

TJ Watt continues to be a high upside play each week and does a ton that also doesn’t find the box score. Watt gets the Bengals this week, who have allowed the 9th most fantasy points to opposing linebackers

8. Jerome Baker – Miami Dolphins

Los Angeles has allowed the 8th most fantasy points to linebackers on the season and there are not many better IDP players than Jerome Baker dating back to last season.

Defensive Backs

1. Jordan Poyer – Buffalo Bills

Nobody is topping Jordan Poyer right now in scoring among defensive backs, however, Budda Baker would have if he didn’t miss a game and have his bye already. Poyer is averaging 9.8 fantasy points per game on the season.

2. Budda Baker – Arizona Cardinals

Budda Baker is always a lock for being a top option, no matter the position. He gets the Bills this week, who have allowed the 8th most fantasy points per game to defensive backs.

3. Jeremy Chinn – Carolina Panthers

Another rookie has made an instant impact in fantasy this season. He is averaging 7.9 fantasy points per game and is top-15 in scoring among defensive backs this season.

4. Jamal Adams – Seattle Seahawks

Jamal Adams came back last week and now that he is healthy we get another instant impact safety. He is 5th in points per game this season but has played just four games on the season. Despite the move to Seattle his fantasy scoring has still been solid.

5. Antoine Winfield Jr. – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

It is a middle of the road matchup for the Tampa Bay secondary but the Panthers are still allowing 33.1 fantasy points per game to defensive backs. Atoine Winfield is a talented rookie who is making his name in the IDP world.

6. Marlon Humphrey – Baltimore Ravens

Marlon Humphrey is a strong option this week. He is averaging 9.7 fantasy points per game on the season and ranks 6th in scoring despite playing seven games on the year.

7. Jabrill Peppers – New York Giants

You will have to take a look at Jabrill Peppers if you are shooting for upside this week. The Eagles are allowing the 5th most fantasy points per game to defensive backs on the season.

8. Justin Simmons – Denver Broncos

Justin Simmons is having a sneaky good IDP season right now with 42 tackles and three interceptions. He is averaging 8.4 fantasy points per game on the year. He ranks top ten in scoring.