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If your fantasy football team is still alive entering Week 15, every roster choice carries playoff-level weight. Right now, one position that is extremely volatile or matchup-dependent is defense/special teams. A unit that scores 18 points one week can give you two the next. Also, a single sack, turnover, or defensive touchdown can completely swing a playoff matchup. With no bye weeks left, fantasy managers now have the full league available. That makes it essential to identify the defenses with the clearest path to sacks, turnovers, and low points allowed.
Below are the D/ST units you should trust and the ones you should avoid as you fight for a spot in the fantasy semifinals.
The Seahawks D/ST stayed hot in Week 14. They allowed just nine points on 274 total yards while tallying one sack, two interceptions, and one fumble recovery in a dominant performance. Sure, Kirk Cousins neutralized Seattle’s pass rush by getting rid of the ball quickly. However, the Seahawks still swarmed Atlanta all afternoon and created multiple key takeaways.
This week, the arrow points straight up. Seattle draws Indianapolis and Riley Leonard. His recent struggles with pressure and ball placement have made the Colts increasingly turnover-prone. Playing at home against a rookie quarterback and a banged-up offense, Seattle projects as one of the safest and highest-ceiling starts of Week 15.
The Texans D/ST delivered one of its best outings of the season in a statement win over Kansas City. They sacked Patrick Mahomes twice and intercepted him three times. Even beyond the box score, Houston disrupted the Chiefs repeatedly. They deflected passes, collapsed pockets, and stalled drives.
This unit is aggressive, athletic, and opportunistic. They now get a highly favorable matchup against Arizona. With the Cardinals still inconsistent on the offensive line and prone to stalling in the red zone, Houston is positioned for another strong day across sacks and turnovers. Pencil them in as a clear top-10 play in Week 15.
Philadelphia’s defense might not have sealed a win on Monday night. Still, fantasy football managers couldn’t complain. The Eagles piled up seven sacks, one interception, and one fumble recovery while allowing only 22 points to the Chargers. Their pass rush remains one of the most reliable units in football. The defensive front is now generating consistent havoc again.
Looking ahead, the schedule softens considerably. Philadelphia gets the Raiders in Week 15. That’s a team that continues to struggle with protection and consistency at quarterback. Expect the Eagles to live in the backfield once again. They should rack up another strong fantasy performance.
The Jaguars’ defense returned to its playmaking ways in Week 14. They limited the Colts to 19 points while piling up two interceptions, one fumble recovery, and a safety. Edge rusher Josh Hines-Allen recorded his fourth straight game with a sack. Devin Lloyd grabbed his fifth interception of the season....
