Week 22 Fantasy Football Defensive Player Projections

Updated daily


Player
Nick Bolton N. Bolton (LB, KC)
Dre Greenlaw D. Greenlaw (LB, SF)
Fred Warner F. Warner (LB, SF)
Mike Edwards M. Edwards (DB, KC)
Ji'Ayir Brown J. Brown (DB, SF)
L'Jarius Sneed L. Sneed (DB, KC)
Deommodore Lenoir D. Lenoir (DB, SF)
Justin Reid J. Reid (DB, KC)
Nick Bosa N. Bosa (DL, SF)
Charvarius Ward C. Ward (DB, SF)
Tashaun Gipson T. Gipson (DB, SF)
Trent McDuffie T. McDuffie (DB, KC)
Willie Gay Jr. W. Gay Jr. (LB, NO)
Chamarri Conner C. Conner (DB, KC)
George Karlaftis G. Karlaftis (DL, KC)
Javon Hargrave J. Hargrave (DL, SF)
Ambry Thomas A. Thomas (DB, SF)
Michael Danna M. Danna (DL, KC)
Chris Jones C. Jones (DL, KC)
Drue Tranquill D. Tranquill (LB, KC)
Arik Armstead A. Armstead (DL, SF)
Tershawn Wharton T. Wharton (DL, KC)
Chase Young C. Young (DL, SF)
Leo Chenal L. Chenal (LB, KC)
Oren Burks O. Burks (LB, SF)
Joshua Williams J. Williams (DB, KC)
Jaylen Watson J. Watson (DB, KC)
Mike Pennel M. Pennel (DL, KC)
Javon Kinlaw J. Kinlaw (DL, NYJ)
Malik Herring M. Herring (DL, KC)
Randy Gregory R. Gregory (DL, SF)
Logan Ryan L. Ryan (DB, SF)
Kevin Givens K. Givens (DL, SF)
Robert Beal Jr. R. Beal (DL, SF)
Sebastian Joseph-Day S. Joseph-Day (DL, SF)
Deon Bush D. Bush (DB, KC)
Neil Farrell Jr. N. Farrell (DL, KC)
BJ Thompson B. Thompson (DL, KC)
Jalen Graham J. Graham (LB, SF)
Darrell Luter Jr. D. Luter Jr. (DB, SF)
Nic Jones N. Jones (DB, KC)
Dee Winters D. Winters (LB, SF)
Felix Anudike-Uzomah F. Anudike-Uzomah (DL, KC)
Jack Cochrane J. Cochrane (LB, KC)
Cole Christiansen C. Christiansen (LB, KC)
Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles D. Flannigan-Fowles (LB, SF)
Charles Omenihu C. Omenihu (DL, KC)
George Odum G. Odum (DB, SF)
Isaiah Oliver I. Oliver (DB, SF)

Opp		Defense
Team	Rank	Tackles	Sacks	INTs	TDs	Passes Defended	Fum Rec
SF	#1	9.57	0.05	0.06	0.01	0.39	0.05
KC	#9	9.43	0.05	0.05	0.01	0.37	0.05
KC	#9	8.81	0.08	0.06	0.01	0.38	0.05
SF	#1	5.92	0.05	0.16	0.01	0.55	0.03
KC	#9	6.22	0.04	0.1	0.01	0.42	0.04
SF	#1	5.66	0.06	0.14	0.01	0.49	0.03
KC	#9	5.62	0.02	0.09	0.01	0.4	0.03
SF	#1	5.58	0.08	0.08	0.01	0.36	0.04
KC	#9	4.23	0.89	0.01	0.01	0.09	0.07
KC	#9	5.32	0	0.08	0.01	0.37	0.03
KC	#9	4.23	0.04	0.15	0.01	0.5	0.03
SF	#1	4.61	0.08	0.05	0.01	0.28	0.03
BYE		4.34	0.08	0.05	0.01	0.27	0.03
SF	#1	3.65	0.02	0.07	0.01	0.3	0.03
SF	#1	3.07	0.51	0	0.01	0.11	0.05
KC	#9	3.37	0.41	0	0.01	0.12	0.04
KC	#9	3.62	0	0.06	0.01	0.28	0.02
SF	#1	3.05	0.35	0	0.01	0.12	0.04
SF	#1	2.37	0.55	0.01	0.01	0.1	0.05
SF	#1	2.9	0.09	0.01	0.01	0.17	0.03
KC	#9	2.54	0.29	0	0.01	0.12	0.03
SF	#1	2.51	0.21	0.01	0.01	0.14	0.03
KC	#9	2.13	0.28	0	0.01	0.11	0.03
SF	#1	2.31	0.09	0.01	0	0.15	0.02
KC	#9	2.33	0.05	0.01	0	0.16	0.02
SF	#1	1.93	0	0.05	0.01	0.23	0.02
SF	#1	1.54	0.02	0.04	0.01	0.2	0.02
SF	#1	1.69	0.05	0	0	0.13	0.02
BYE		1.36	0.09	0	0	0.12	0.02
SF	#1	1.09	0.11	0	0	0.11	0.02
KC	#9	1.01	0.14	0	0	0.11	0.02
KC	#9	0.87	0.01	0.02	0	0.15	0.01
KC	#9	0.8	0.05	0	0	0.11	0.02
KC	#9	0.23	0.03	0	0	0.1	0.01
KC	#9	0.23	0.01	0	0	0.1	0.01
SF	#1	0.13	0	0	0	0.11	0.01
SF	#1	0.11	0.01	0	0	0.1	0.01
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0
SF	#1	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0
KC	#9	0	0	0	0	0	0

NFL PLAYER NEWS

S. Diggs WR

Bills trade Stefon Diggs to Texans

Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Diggs will move to Houston along with a 2024 sixth-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. Houston will send the Bills a 2025 second-round pick, which they have via the Minnesota Vikings. With Diggs in Houston and Gabe Davis now on the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo will enter the 2024-25 season missing their two top pass-catchers from last season. It's a big loss for Josh Allen, who has formed a dynamic duo with Diggs since his arrival in 2020. Diggs will join a talented wide receive group in Houston that includes Nico Collins and Tank Dell. Diggs' departure could result in more targets for tight end Dalton Kincaid and Curtis Samuel.

In 17 games for Buffalo last season, Diggs caught 107 of 160 targets for 1,183 yards, and 8 touchdowns.

Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN

R. Mostert RB

Raheem Mostert sticks with Miami on new 2-year deal

The Miami Dolphins signed running back Raheem Mostert to a 2-year contract worth $9.075 million, Adam Schefter reports.

What It Means:

Mostert will remain with the Dolphins for the upcoming season after leading the league in rushing touchdowns (18) in 2023. The veteran will be 32 when the 2024 season begins, but still seemed to have plenty of juice on the field last season. Mostert operated as Miami's lead back for most of the year even with the arrival of splash-play back De'Von Achane, though he again dealt with injuries towards the end of the season. Both backs should be fantasy-relevant again in 2024.

Barring any further additions to Miami's running back room this offseason, Mostert projects to maintain his role as the goal line back in one of the most productive offenses in the league -- a role that saw him record 21 total touchdowns last season. Mostert still has NFL-caliber wheels, evidenced by his 21.62 MPH 43-yard touchdown in Week 2, which was the 10th-fastest ball-carrier speed recorded in 2023.

Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN

C. Patterson RB

Steelers sign Cordarrelle Patterson to 2-year deal

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Cordarrelle Patterson agreed to a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Patterson, who spent the last three seasons on the Falcons, agreed to a two-year deal with the Steelers on Tuesday. He will rejoin Arthur Smith, who is now the offensive coordinator in Pittsburgh.

In 14 games for Atlanta last season, Patterson recorded 50 carries for 181 rushing yards with 9 receptions on 12 targets for 38 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown.

Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN

D. Foreman RB

D'Onta Foreman signing with Cleveland

Former Chicago Bears running back D'Onta Foreman agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday.

What It Means:

Foreman, who spent the 2023-24 season with the Bears, agreed to a deal with the Browns on Wednesday. He will provide depth for Cleveland behind Nick Chubb, who is coming off a season-ending knee injury, and Jerome Ford.

In nine games for Chicago last season, Foreman recorded 109 carries for 425 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns with 11 receptions on 16 targets for 77 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown.

Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN

M. Williams WR

Jets sign Mike Williams to 1-year deal

Former Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Mike Williams agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Jets on Tuesday.

What It Means:

Williams, who was released by the Chargers last week, agreed to a one-year deal with the Jets on Tuesday. The deal is worth up to $15 million. Williams, who is coming off a season-ending ACL tear will form a duo with Garrett Wilson, who is entering his third season after recording at least 1,000 yards in his rookie and sophomore seasons.

Williams played in 3 games for Los Angeles last season, catching 19 of 26 targets for 249 yards and 1 touchdown. The season before that, he played in 13 games and caught 63 of 93 targets for 895 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Source: Adam Schefter, ESPN

J. Jeudy WR

Browns sign wide receiver Jerry Jeudy to 3-year extension

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jerry Jeudy has signed a three-year contract extension on Tuesday.

What It Means:

After Jeudy was traded to Cleveland earlier this month, the 24-year old will stay with new his team for a longer period of time with a contract worth $41 million guaranteed and a ceiling worth up to $58 million. Look for Jeudy to operate as the Browns' second wideout and a WR3 in fantasy in an offense that ranked 16th in pass percentage (57.2%) last season.

In 84 targets in 2023, Jeudy ranked 62nd among wideouts with a 67.8 Pro Football Focus rating while producing 54 receptions for 758 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Source: Ian Rapoport