“IDP Week 3 Rankings with top 12 defensive linemen, linebackers, and defensive backs, plus stats and matchup notes to set your lineup.”
Week three of NFL action means another round of tough IDP calls. The IDP Week 3 Rankings below cover defensive line, linebackers, and defensive backs. Every matchup stat and player performance comes straight from the latest transcript, with no outside additions. The goal is simple. Highlight who is producing, how much they are playing, and what the opponents have allowed through two weeks. Use these breakdowns to line up the strongest IDP starters.
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Defensive Line — IDP Week 3 Rankings
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Nick Bosa headlines after 15 tackles, two sacks, two quarterback hits, nine pressures, four tackles for loss, and a forced fumble. Arizona has given up about one and a half sacks and nine tackles per game to edge defenders. Miles Garrett follows with two straight five-tackle games. Green Bay has allowed about one sack and eight tackles per game to ends.
Final Thoughts on IDP Week 3 Rankings
Defensive line offers several high-ceiling matchups, with Washington, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh standing out for sack and tackle opportunities.
Linebacker continues to be volume-driven. Detroit, Buffalo, Seattle, Philadelphia, Washington, and Cleveland allow heavy tackle production. Roquan Smith, Edgerrin Cooper, and Bobby Okereke headline the top tier.
Defensive backs feature some of the clearest setups. Detroit against Baltimore supports Brian Branch, while Indianapolis and Tennessee maximize safety production for Imani Hooker and Nick Cross. Dallas and the Rams boost cornerback output for Tyrique Stevenson and Cooper DeGene.
These IDP Week 3 Rankings provide the matchup notes and production context needed to finalize your lineups with confidence.
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