D/ST sleepers for 2026 fantasy football

The Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals have revamped their defenses in 2026, adding star players and new coaches to improve their fantasy football prospects. The Lions begin their season at home against the Saints, who could be a sleeper offense. The Bengals, with Dexter Lawrence as a key addition, face a favorable schedule with decent matchups in Week 1 against the Buccaneers and Houston.

The Lions, with an easier start following their Week 1 game against the Saints, face a challenging schedule later in the season. Streamers might want to target the Jaguars, who have a favorable Week 1 matchup against the Browns, but their schedule quickly becomes tougher. The Raiders start strong at home against the Dolphins, but their overall schedule is not as favorable.