2011 NFL Playoffs: Ranking the Kickers and Defense From a Fantasy Perspective

Ryan LesterJan 5, 2011

Before you start to break down the rankings for the playoffs, you need to decide who you think will be in the Super Bowl. I’m predicting a Patriots-Saints Super Bowl. As I pave their path to the big game, I will know how many games I expect each playoff team to play in.

Here’s the breakdown.
Saints (4)
Eagles (3)
Patriots (3)
Colts (2)
Ravens (2)
Steelers (2)
Bears (1)
Chiefs (1)
Falcons (1)
Jets (1)
Packers (1)
Seahawks (1)

Here are my top kickers based on my above playoff projections.

1. Garrett Hartley
2. David Akers
3. Shayne Graham
4. Adam Vinatieri
5. Shaun Suisham
6. Billy Cundiff
7. Matt Bryant
8. Robbie Gould
9. Mason Crosby
10. Nick Folk
11. Ryan Succop
12. Olindo Mare

Here are my top defenses based on my above playoff projections.

1. New England Patriots
2. New Orleans Saints
3. Philadelphia Eagles
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
5. Baltimore Ravens
6. Indianapolis Colts
7. Atlanta Falcons
8. Chicago Bears
9. Green Bay Packers
10. New York Jets
11. Kansas City Chiefs
12. Seattle Seahawks

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