DEF/ST 2009 Fantasy Football Rankings

Scoring is based on 1 point for sacks, 2 points for safeties and turnovers, 6 points for TDs on KO/P RTNs and Turnovers. Shutouts get 10 points, allowing 1-6 points=8, allowing 7-13=4 points.

Expect the top DEF/ST to start to go in round 12 of a 20 round competitive PPR league. The teams are divided by tiers.

Def
PIT/8 *
SD/5
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CHI/5
MIN/9
PHIL/4
GB/5 *
NYJ/9 *
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BAL/7
AZ/4 *
NE/8
NYG/10
DAL/6
TEN/7
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BUF/9
MIA/6
TB/8
IND/6
SEA/7
JAX/7
HOU/10
CAR/4
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OAK/9
CLE/9
WAS/8
DET/7
CIN/8 *
NO/5
ATL/4
STL/9
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DEN/7
SF/6
KC/8

Sam Hendricks, Author:
Fantasy Football Tips: 201 Ways to Win through Player Rankings, Cheat Sheets and Better Drafting ($9.95, www.amazon.com/dp/0982428669)

Fantasy Football Guidebook: Your Comprehensive Guide to Playing Fantasy Football ($19.95 on sale for $17.95) http://www.amazon.com/1602640203

Fantasy Football Almanac 2009: The Essential Fantasy Football Reference Guide ($12.95, http://www.amazon.com/1602643989)