Janoris Jenkins and the Rams defense has been a big source of fantasy points lately. (Getty)
Some of the top defenses in the NFL come from the NFC West.
The Seahawks, Cardinals and Rams each rank in the top 10 in points allowed. Seattle and Arizona rank third and fourth, respectively, in yards allowed per game and St. Louis is 12th, just a few yards from 10th. Also, the Cardinals and Rams rank in the top 10 in turnover differential.
And the good times should keep rolling in Week 8 as each team has a very favorable matchup. In fact, I’ve ranked the Rams (vs. 49ers) No. 1, with Seattle (at Cowboys) and Arizona (at Browns) second and third, respectively.
But before we get to the complete rankings, remember to bookmark our fantasy football rankings 2015 page to keep up-to-date on the latest projections and rankings so you know you who to start and who to sit each week.
Bye weeks: Bills, Eagles, Jaguars and Redskins
Here are my top 20 defense/special teams rankings for Week 8:
1. St. Louis Rams, vs. 49ers
2. Seattle Seahawks, at Cowboys
3. Arizona Cardinals, at Browns
4. Atlanta Falcons, vs. Buccaneers
5. Minnesota Vikings, at Bears
6. N.Y. Jets, at Raiders
7. Carolina Panthers, vs. Colts
8. Houston Texans, vs. Titans
9. Green Bay Packers, at Broncos
10. Kansas City Chiefs, vs. Lions (in London)
11. Denver Broncos, vs. Packers
12. Tennessee Titans, at Texans
13. New England Patriots, vs. Dolphins
14. Detroit Lions, at Chiefs (in London)
15. N.Y. Giants, at Saints
16. Baltimore Ravens, vs. Chargers
17. Cincinnati Bengals, at Steelers
18. Oakland Raiders, vs. Jets
19. Dallas Cowboys, vs. Seahawks
20. San Francisco 49ers, at Rams
