2009 DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS RANKINGS

1. Steelers
2. Giants
3. Vikings
4. Jets
5. Titans
6. Eagles
7. Chargers
8. Ravens
9. Patriots
10. Cowboys
11. Bears
12. Redskins
13. Texans
14. Colts
15. Packers
16. Dolphins
17. 49ers
18. Panthers
19. Buccaneers
20. Bills
21. Raiders
22. Cardinals
23. Seahawks
24. Falcons
25. Jaguars
26. Browns
27. Saints
28. Rams
29. Broncos
30. Bengals
31. Chiefs
32. Lions

2008 defense/special teams rankings

Here's how I've pegged fantasy defenses for 2008. I don't put a lot of stock in these or any D rankings; to me, you shouldn't be taking defenses or kickers until your final picks of the draft, and really the top 5-10 Ds on this list are interchangeable. Really, I'm just looking for teams with sustained excellence or dynamic playmakers who rush the passer or make interceptions (or have great return men, if your league includes special teams stats). But for what it's worth, here's my list:

1. Chargers
2. Vikings
3. Seahawks
4. Bears
5. Colts
6. Packers
7. Patriots
8. Steelers
9. Cowboys
10. Eagles
11. Bucs
12. Giants
13. Jaguars
14. Cardinals
15. Titans
16. Ravens
17. Bills
18. Jets
19. Browns
20. Broncos
21. Lions
22. Raiders
23. Chiefs
24. Saints
25. Redskins
26. Bengals
27. Rams
28. Dolphins
29. Texans
30. Panthers
31. 49ers
32. Falcons