Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks defenses top most 2026 fantasy D/ST rankings due to elite pass-rush depth, proven turnover creation, and favorable early schedules. Recent offseason trades, including Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, have elevated that unit's projected pressure rate and sack totals, while Houston benefits from a returning core and defensive-minded coaching. Denver's consistent quarterback pressure from prior seasons carries over, though all contenders face variables like training-camp injuries, depth-chart shifts, and opponent offensive line upgrades. Preseason results and final injury reports through late August will refine these assessments ahead of Week 1.
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Jan 26, 2027
Chiefs D/ST
51%
Jaguars D/ST
51%
Bears D/ST
51%
Packers D/ST
50%
Bengals D/ST
50%
49ers D/ST
50%
Saints D/ST
50%
Commanders D/ST
50%
Cardinals D/ST
50%
Dolphins D/ST
50%
Steelers D/ST
50%
Seahawks D/ST
50%
Ravens D/ST
50%
Eagles D/ST
50%
Browns D/ST
50%
Patriots D/ST
50%
Lions D/ST
50%
Chargers D/ST
50%
Buccaneers D/ST
50%
Jets D/ST
50%
Panthers D/ST
50%
Giants D/ST
50%
Titans D/ST
50%
Cowboys D/ST
50%
Falcons D/ST
50%
Raiders D/ST
50%
Bills D/ST
50%
Broncos D/ST
50%
Texans D/ST
50%
Rams D/ST
50%
Colts D/ST
50%
Vikings D/ST
50%
$0.00 Vol.
Chiefs D/ST
$0 Vol.
51%
Jaguars D/ST
$0 Vol.
51%
Bears D/ST
$0 Vol.
51%
Packers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Bengals D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
49ers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Saints D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Commanders D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Cardinals D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Dolphins D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Steelers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Seahawks D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Ravens D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Eagles D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Browns D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Patriots D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Lions D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Chargers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Buccaneers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Jets D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Panthers D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Giants D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Titans D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Cowboys D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Falcons D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Raiders D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Bills D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Broncos D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Texans D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Rams D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Colts D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
Vikings D/ST
$0 Vol.
50%
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named team defense/special teams (D/ST) unit finishes the 2026-27 NFL regular season (Weeks 1 through 18) ranked among the top 5 D/ST units by total fantasy points under standard PPR (points-per-reception) scoring per the default scoring of ESPN Fantasy Sports. Otherwise, that market will resolve to "No".
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks defenses top most 2026 fantasy D/ST rankings due to elite pass-rush depth, proven turnover creation, and favorable early schedules. Recent offseason trades, including Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, have elevated that unit's projected pressure rate and sack totals, while Houston benefits from a returning core and defensive-minded coaching. Denver's consistent quarterback pressure from prior seasons carries over, though all contenders face variables like training-camp injuries, depth-chart shifts, and opponent offensive line upgrades. Preseason results and final injury reports through late August will refine these assessments ahead of Week 1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named team defense/special teams (D/ST) unit finishes the 2026-27 NFL regular season (Weeks 1 through 18) ranked among the top 5 D/ST units by total fantasy points under standard PPR (points-per-reception) scoring per the default scoring of ESPN Fantasy Sports. Otherwise, that market will resolve to "No".
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).
Market Opened: Aug 21, 2026, 1:37 PM ET
Volume
$0End Date
Jan 27, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 1:37 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/Resolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named team defense/special teams (D/ST) unit finishes the 2026-27 NFL regular season (Weeks 1 through 18) ranked among the top 5 D/ST units by total fantasy points under standard PPR (points-per-reception) scoring per the default scoring of ESPN Fantasy Sports. Otherwise, that market will resolve to "No".
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks defenses top most 2026 fantasy D/ST rankings due to elite pass-rush depth, proven turnover creation, and favorable early schedules. Recent offseason trades, including Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, have elevated that unit's projected pressure rate and sack totals, while Houston benefits from a returning core and defensive-minded coaching. Denver's consistent quarterback pressure from prior seasons carries over, though all contenders face variables like training-camp injuries, depth-chart shifts, and opponent offensive line upgrades. Preseason results and final injury reports through late August will refine these assessments ahead of Week 1.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the named team defense/special teams (D/ST) unit finishes the 2026-27 NFL regular season (Weeks 1 through 18) ranked among the top 5 D/ST units by total fantasy points under standard PPR (points-per-reception) scoring per the default scoring of ESPN Fantasy Sports. Otherwise, that market will resolve to "No".
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).
Only regular-season games count; postseason (playoff) games are excluded. If two or more D/ST units are tied such that more than 5 would qualify for the top 5, the tie will be broken by higher fantasy points per game average for the 2026 NFL regular season, and if a tie still persists, by team name in alphabetical order, so that exactly 5 D/ST units are classified as top 5.
If the 2026-27 NFL regular season is cancelled, postponed past January 26, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, or the rankings cannot be determined within this timeframe, all markets in this event will resolve to "No".
The resolution source will be official season-total statistics as reported by ESPN Fantasy Sports (https://www.espn.com/fantasy/).
Volume
$0End Date
Jan 27, 2027Market Opened
Aug 21, 2026, 1:37 PM ETResolution Source
https://www.espn.com/fantasy/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks defenses top most 2026 fantasy D/ST rankings due to elite pass-rush depth, proven turnover creation, and favorable early schedules. Recent offseason trades, including Myles Garrett and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams, have elevated that unit's projected pressure rate and sack totals, while Houston benefits from a returning core and defensive-minded coaching. Denver's consistent quarterback pressure from prior seasons carries over, though all contenders face variables like training-camp injuries, depth-chart shifts, and opponent offensive line upgrades. Preseason results and final injury reports through late August will refine these assessments ahead of Week 1.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data. This is not trading advice and plays no role in how this market resolves. · Updated
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