The biggest focus on Fantasy DSTs is typically on the first letter of the acronym, with defensive performance carrying a large weight of how those units perform in Fantasy football. But could that change in 2024 with the advent of new kickoff rules? The new rules could have a major impact on leagues that reward kick return production for individual players, and even in standard formats it's possible we could see more kickoff return TDs this year than we have in any other season in NFL history.

SportsLine expert R.J. White has analyzed the defensive depth charts and schedule for all 32 teams to build his DST rankings for 2024, which can be found exclusively at SportsLine. White is SportsLine's No. 1 NFL expert since 2017 who got his start in the Fantasy industry, with his work appearing at AOL Fanhouse, Fantasy Café and other sites prior to joining CBS Sports, where he is the current managing editor of Fantasy and betting content.

Below, you can find his full DST rankings, along with his strategy for approaching the position in both snake and salary cap drafts. One shocker: The Baltimore Ravens, the consensus best DST in Fantasy, doesn't even crack White's top 10! Find out why below as he shares his DST strategy and rankings.

So which DSTs stand out as target option late in drafts? And how should you approach the DST position in salary cap formats? ... Join SportsLine here to see R.J. White's  2024 Fantasy football defense/special teams rankings!