Week 3 Fantasy D/ST Rankings Led by Seahawks, 49ers and Chiefs
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- Seahawks ranked No. 1 at D/ST for Week 3, facing Washington with Marcus Mariota expected at quarterback after Jayden Daniels' injury
- 49ers, Chiefs, Panthers and Vikings fill out the top five
- Panthers forced five turnovers in a Week 2 win over Atlanta after allowing 59 points to Chicago in Week 1
- Dolphins have been limited to 13 points in each of their first two games
- Packers host the Jets on Thursday Night Football as the No. 6 option
Seattle tops the Week 3 defense and special-teams board, with San Francisco, Kansas City and Carolina rounding out the top streaming options for the 2026 NFL season.
The Week 3 fantasy football defense and special-teams rankings place the Seattle Seahawks first ahead of their road game against Washington. San Francisco sits second facing Arizona, Kansas City third at Miami and Carolina fourth on the road against Cleveland. Minnesota rounds out the top five with a trip to Tampa Bay.
Seattle's defense has opened the season strongly over its first two games and now draws a Washington side that lost starting quarterback Jayden Daniels to injury. Marcus Mariota, described as a capable veteran, is expected to step in under center for the Commanders.
Kansas City's defense has been solid if unspectacular so far, but a meeting with Miami boosts its outlook. The Dolphins have scored just 13 points in each of their first two outings.
Carolina, humiliated for 59 points by Chicago in Week 1, bounced back with a dominant performance against Atlanta in Week 2 that included five forced turnovers. A date with Cleveland gives the Panthers a chance at another strong fantasy showing. Green Bay, ranked sixth, hosts the Jets, while Houston, the Rams, Philadelphia and New England complete the top ten.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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