7 Best Fantasy Defense and Streamers for Week 17 feat. Philadelphia Eagles

Picking the best defenses in Week 17 of the 2024 fantasy football season is largely based on their matchups. The offense that they are facing off against, and specifically the opposing quarterback, plays a major role in weekly fantasy values for this position. Their opponents often dictate how many scoring opportunities they will have, so here are the best options this week.

Best defenses for Week 17 fantasy football

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#7 - Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills defense has been consistently solid during the 2024 fantasy football, finishing among the weekly top 10 eight times. While the New York Jets have played better in recent weeks, their offense has still struggled as a whole this year.

#6 - Las Vegas Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders defense has quietly turned things around in recent weeks, finishing among the top 15 in each of their past four games. They have totaled 20 sacks and six turnovers during that stretch entering an ideal Week 17 matchup against the New Orleans Saints' depleted offense.

#5 - Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins defense also gets an excellent Week 17 matchup when they face off against the Cleveland Browns. They are expected to start Dorian Thompson-Robinson again, who was sacked five times and threw two interceptions in his first start last week.

#4 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense is known for pressuring opposing quarterbacks, including recording multiple sacks in 11 of their 15 games. Bryce Young has been sacked nine times across his past two games, so they are a solid Week 17 streamer against the Carolina Panthers.

#3 - Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles defense has been one of the most reliable units in fantasy football this year, finishing among the weekly top 12 in nine of their past 11 games. They have a strong chance at another one in Week 17 against the Dallas Cowboys, especially considering they will be playing without CeeDee Lamb.

#2 - Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts' defense has been mediocre at best during the 2024 fantasy football season, but they are an ideal streaming option this week due to their excellent matchup against the New York Giants. Drew Lock has started three games this year, but still only has one touchdown pass. He has also thrown four interceptions and been sacked 11 times.

#1 - Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers defense has proven to have elite upside in fantasy football, including five weekly finishes among the top five units. Add in a favorable matchup against the New England Patriots and it makes sense why Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start tool predicts that they are one of the best picks this week.