Steve Gardner, USA TODAYTue, December 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM UTC·2 min readFacing an undrafted rookie quarterback in his first NFL start, the Seattle Seahawks took full advantage on Sunday − recording the best single-game D/ST performance of the 2025 season.
The Seahawks completely shut down the Minnesota Vikings, intercepting rookie Max Brosmer four times and returning one of those for a touchdown. They also recorded four sacks and recovered a fumble.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe performance marked Seattle's third appearance in the season's top 10, joining a Week 2 domination of the Steelers and a Week 10 crushing of the Cardinals. Not surprisingly, they're the No. 1 fantasy defense on the year, averaging over two fantasy points per game more than the second-place Houston Texans.
WEEK 14 BYES: Carolina, New England, N.Y. Giants, San Francisco
(Rankings by Elisha Twerski, whose complete Week 14 rankings for every position will be updated up until kickoff on Sunday.)
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
1 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
2 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.3 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.4 / 4Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.Week 14 fantasy football defense/special teams rankings
Denver Broncos (DEN) at LV
Cleveland Browns (CLE) vs. TEN
Seattle Seahawks (SEA) at ATL
Miami Dolphins (MIA) at NYJ
Los Angeles Rams (LAR) at ARI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (TB) vs. NO
Baltimore Ravens (BAL) vs. PIT
Washington Commanders (WAS) at MIN
Houston Texans (HOU) at KC
Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) at LAC
Kansas City Chiefs (KC) vs. HOU
Green Bay Packers (GB) vs. CHI
Jacksonville Jaguars (JAC) vs. IND
Pittsburgh Steelers (PIT) at BAL
Tennessee Titans (TEN) at CLE
Indianapolis Colts (IND) at JAC
Los Angeles Chargers (LAC) vs. PHI
Atlanta Falcons (ATL) vs. SEA
Minnesota Vikings (MIN) vs. WAS
Buffalo Bills (BUF) vs. CIN
Detroit Lions (DET) vs. DAL
New York Jets (NYJ) vs. MIA
Chicago Bears (CHI) at GB
Dallas Cowboys (DAL) at DET
New Orleans Saints (NO) at TB
Arizona Cardinals (ARI) vs. LAR
Las Vegas Raiders (LV) vs. DEN
Cincinnati Bengals (CIN) at BUF
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fantasy football Week 14 defense rankings (2025)
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