Fantasy Football Week 17 Rankings: D/ST

For the final week of the season, it's only fitting that the usual suspects come out on top of the rankings. The NFL's defensive darlings, the Pittsburgh Steelers, get the top vote as they face a Cleveland team that comes off three consecutive losses. The Browns' offense has really sputtered to a halt in the past four games, and with Pittsburgh likely to shut down Peyton Hillis, the game is probably going to get ugly fast in terms of sacks and interceptions, as the Browns will be forced to lean on the passing game.

The second best pick this week goes to the Ravens as they will be playing to win in hopes of capturing the division title. After a slow start to the season, the Ravens defense has been looking like their old selves as of late. Plus, Cedric Benson never seems to move the ball against good defenses and the Bengals lack their two biggest threats in Chad Ochocinco and Terrell Owens.

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Finally, the third best start goes to the Eagles who should have their way with the Cowboys. Despite having clinched the division title, I expect the Eagles to bounce back with a statement before they enter the playoffs -- particularly with a dominating effort on the defensive end. The Eagles come in second in the league in interceptions with 23, so expect some big plays.

1. Steelers, PIT at CLE
2. Ravens, BAL vs. CIN
3. Eagles, PHI vs. DAL
4. Patriots, NE vs. MIA
5. Jets, NYJ vs. BUF
6. Falcons, ATL vs. CAR
7. Chargers, SD at DEN
8. Giants, NYG at WAS
9. Packers, GB vs. CHI
10. Lions, DET vs. MIN
11. Saints, NO vs. TB
12. 49ers, SF vs. ARI
13. Bears, CHI at GB
14. Vikings, MIN at DET
15. Titans, TEN at IND
16. Buccaneers, TB at NO
17. Texans, HOU vs. JAC
18. Rams, STL at SEA
19. Seahawks, SEA vs. STL
20. Colts, IND vs. TEN
21. Redskins, WAS vs. NYG
22. Titans, TEN at IND
23. Jaguars, JAC at HOU
24. Bengals, CIN at BAL
25. Broncos, DEN vs. SD
26. Cowboys, DAL at PHI
27. Dolphins, MIA at NE
28. Chiefs, KC vs. OAK
29. Panthers, CAR at ATL
30. Raiders, OAK at KC
31. Browns, CLE vs. PIT
32. Buffalo, BUF at NYJ