Week 5 fantasy defense rankings: Top D/ST streamers, starts

A good defense takes advantage of its opportunities.

Athough the Pittsburgh Steelers haven't been that great against the run (17th) or the pass (12th), they have excelled in being opportunistic. The Steelers are tied for the league lead in forcing turnovers with four fumbles recovered and four interceptions. They also have a defensive touchdown from star linebacker T.J. Watt.

As a result, Pittsburgh is the No. 3 defense/special teams unit in fantasy football through the first four weeks. And the Steelers have another decent matchup in Week 5 against the Colts, whose eight turnovers so far have them tied for fourth-most in the NFL.

ON BYE: Carolina, Kansas City

Rankings by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com.

Fantasy football Week 5 defense/special teams rankings

1. Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Phi.
2. Denver Broncos at L.A.-C
3. Cleveland Browns at N.Y.-J
4. Atlanta Falcons vs. Bal.
5. Dallas Cowboys vs. T.B.
6. Cincinnati Bengals at Mia.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Ind.
8. New Orleans Saints vs. Min.
9. Indianapolis Colts at Pit.
10. Green Bay Packers vs. Chi.
11. Houston Texans at Ten.
12. Minnesota Vikings at N.O.
13. Baltimore Ravens at Atl.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dal.
15. Buffalo Bills at L.A.-R
16. Chicago Bears at G.B.
17. New York Jets vs. Cle.
18. Tennessee Titans vs. Hou.
19. New England Patriots vs. L.V.
20. Los Angeles Chargers vs. Den.
21. Las Vegas Raiders at N.E.
22. Los Angeles Rams vs. Buf.
23. Seattle Seahawks vs. S.F.
24. Detroit Lions at Ari.
25. Arizona Cardinals vs. Det.
26. San Francisco 49ers at Sea.
27. New York Giants at Was.
28. Philadelphia Eagles at Jac.
29. Washington Commanders vs. N.Y.-G
30. Miami Dolphins vs. Cin.

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Week 5 fantasy defense rankings: Top D/ST streamers, starts