ChevStatsWeek 7 · 2026 · through Week 6
Week 7 defense and special teams streamers
By Kevin Chovanec · Updated
The defenses worth streaming in Week 7, from havoc rate (sacks, interceptions and fumble recoveries per play) and the opponent's giveaway rate, Weeks 1–6.
Byes: BUF, JAX, LAC, WAS. ESPN roster % as of Oct 20, 12:30 PM PT. League medians: 5.7% havoc, 5.3% giveaways.
Week 7 streams
- Jets vs MIA (23.1% ESPN): Havoc on 6.1% of plays; Miami gives it away on 7.3%. Both above the league median.
- Bears vs NE (Thu) (14.9% ESPN): Havoc on 7.4% of plays, #3 in the NFL; New England gives it away on 5.8%.
- Saints vs PIT (Paris) (3.4% ESPN): Havoc on 5.9%; Pittsburgh gives it away on 6.7%. Nearly free on ESPN.
- Titans (deep) vs CLE (1.6% ESPN): Cleveland gives it away on 8.3% of plays, #2 in the NFL. Tennessee's own havoc rate (5.4%) is below median: a pure matchup play.
Start, don't stream: Vikings vs IND (73.9%) and Texans vs NYG (85.8%) grade out well but are rostered in most leagues.
Every Week 7 matchup
| Defense | Wk 7 | Havoc rate | Opp. giveaway rate | ESPN rostered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | vs IND | 8.6% | 5.8% | 73.9% |
| Tennessee Titans | vs CLE | 5.4% | 8.3% | 1.6% |
| New York Jets | vs MIA | 6.1% | 7.3% | 23.1% |
| Chicago Bears | vs NE | 7.4% | 5.8% | 14.9% |
| Carolina Panthers | vs TB | 4.9% | 8.3% | 20.4% |
| Houston Texans | vs NYG | 5.8% | 7.0% | 85.8% |
| New Orleans Saints | vs PIT | 5.9% | 6.7% | 3.4% |
| Cincinnati Bengals | @ BAL | 7.4% | 4.7% | 17.3% |
| San Francisco 49ers | @ ATL | 5.6% | 6.7% | 58.6% |
| Kansas City Chiefs | @ SEA | 4.8% | 7.5% | 81.9% |
| Detroit Lions | vs GB | 6.5% | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | @ NO | 6.6% | 5.3% | 94.8% |
| Cleveland Browns | @ TEN | 6.7% | 5.1% | 34.2% |
| New England Patriots | @ CHI | 5.8% | 5.8% | 78.6% |
| Denver Broncos | @ ARI | 6.7% | 4.5% | 81.7% |
| Las Vegas Raiders | vs LA | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Green Bay Packers | @ DET | 6.4% | 3.6% | 12.5% |
| Baltimore Ravens | vs CIN | 5.7% | 4.2% | 90.4% |
| Seattle Seahawks | vs KC | 6.8% | 3.0% | 96.1% |
| Arizona Cardinals | vs DEN | 6.0% | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Indianapolis Colts | @ MIN | 3.5% | 6.4% | 20.4% |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | @ CAR | 5.1% | 4.5% | 26.8% |
| Dallas Cowboys | @ PHI | 3.0% | 6.0% | 11.4% |
| New York Giants | @ HOU | 4.5% | 4.0% | 16.1% |
| Miami Dolphins | @ NYJ | 2.8% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
| Atlanta Falcons | vs SF | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Los Angeles Rams | @ LV | 3.9% | 3.7% | 90.3% |
| Philadelphia Eagles | vs DAL | 2.7% | 3.5% | 46.3% |
Week 7 · through Week 6
Defense havoc rate vs. opponent offense giveaway rate, Weeks 1–6. Dashed lines = league median.
Week 7 waiver wire → · Week 7 start/sit →
How we rank them
Defensive havoc rate and opponent offensive giveaway rate (sacks taken, interceptions and fumbles lost per play) from nflverse play-by-play, Weeks 1–6. Roster %: ESPN. Streams are our opinion.