Overview

• USA TODAY and ClutchPoints published aligned Week 7 D/ST rankings on Oct. 14 that emphasize opponent inefficiency and giveaways.
• Both rank New England No. 1 against Tennessee, pointing to the Titans’ league-worst scoring through six weeks and Cam Ward’s sacks, interceptions and fumbles.
• Kansas City is boosted by a home matchup with Las Vegas, which leads the NFL in interceptions, while Pittsburgh draws Cincinnati, tied for the most turnovers.
• ClutchPoints slots Denver at No. 2 after a nine-sack performance and backs Green Bay versus Arizona as another favorable start.
• Los Angeles Rams and Cleveland surface as sleeper D/STs, Baltimore and Buffalo are on bye, and USA TODAY notes rankings will be updated through Sunday.