Getting Defensive: Week 4 fantasy plays led by Vikings, Seahawks; top streaming defenses
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Key Points:
- The Las Vegas Raiders' defense, dubbed the "Soul Patrol" reminiscent of the 1970s Oakland defenses, leads the AFC in fantasy points three weeks into the 2026 season, showing significant improvement under new coaching.
- Top fantasy defenses this week include the Minnesota Vikings, who lead in scoring defense and sacks, and the Seattle Seahawks, who face a struggling Los Angeles Chargers offense.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns present intriguing defensive matchups against each other, with both teams showing potential for strong fantasy performances despite some inconsistencies.
- Streamer options for fantasy managers include the Baltimore Ravens against the low-performing Tennessee Titans, the Buffalo Bills facing a struggling New England Patriots offense, and the Chicago Bears hosting the New York Jets.
- Caution is advised with defenses like the Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars due to challenging matchups and inconsistent away performances, despite their recent strong showings.
