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Betting on Baltimore as a top-12 defense in 2026 for fantasy is investing a lot of faith in Jesse Minter to get this unit back on track. It's definitely possible, as the talent is still there. Nanamdi Madubuike, Trey Hendrickson, Kyle Hamilton, Nate Wiggins, Malaki Starks, and Marlon Humphrey bring the star power for that dream to be a reality in 2026.
With new HC Jesse Minter leading a healthier Ravens defense against an easier schedule, I'd project Baltimore to get back into the top-tier DST conversation. The cupcake schedule to open 2026 also benefits them greatly: Colts, Saints, Cowboys, Titans, Falcons and Browns. Draft that Ravens DST has the second-easiest schedule through the first six weeks of the year (top-5 in the FantasyPros SOS overall).