Eric Samulski shares 2026 fantasy football defense rankings and strategy

On August 19, Eric Samulski released his tiered rankings for fantasy football defenses as the NFL preseason progresses. He emphasizes the importance of strategy in drafting defenses, noting common metrics tied to successful fantasy defenses from recent seasons. Samulski points out that relying on advanced data alone may not yield the best results, advocating for focusing on key statistics such as points allowed and overall defensive efficiency. His rankings will evolve with the season as strength of schedule data becomes available.

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