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Week 3 fantasy defense rankings: Top DST streamers, starts

steve gardner, usa today
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Defenses and special teams weren't as productive this past week as they were in their openers, with only the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs recording touchdowns. But the potential for big fantasy points is still there for teams that can pressure the quarterback and create turnovers.

Let's take a look at the best matchups on the upcoming schedule – with the Bills and Cleveland Browns topping the list.

Fantasy football rankings for Week 3 are based on the point-per-reception (PPR) scoring used in most seasonal and daily fantasy football formats. Six points are awarded for defensive and kick return touchdowns. Two points are awarded for safeties and one half point is awarded for sacks.

MORE FANTASY FOOTBALL: Complete Week 3 rankings for every position

Rankings are compiled by Daniel Dobish, TheHuddle.com. 

Browns defensive end Alex Wright sacks Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the end zone for a safety during the fourth quarter of their Week 2 game.
Browns defensive end Alex Wright sacks Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence in the end zone for a safety during the fourth quarter of their Week 2 game.

Fantasy football Week 3 defense/special teams rankings

(*-check status before kickoff)

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football defense rankings Week 3: Best DST streaming options