As fantasy football playoffs loom closer, the intensity heightens like never before. With only a handful of weeks left in the regular season, the choices you make this week could be the difference between basking in glory with your league's trophy or facing an embarrassing consequence due to a poor decision. Although defensive teams often slip into the background of fantasy strategies, an unwise choice here could truly sink your season.

Fantasy Football Start 'Em: Week 10 D/STs

With teams like the Browns, Packers, Seahawks, and Raiders on bye this week, you'll need to pivot and find the right D/ST picks to secure your victory. To ease your decision-making process, we've compiled a list of four defenses you should start and four you should consider sitting for Week 10.

1. Chicago Bears (vs. New England Patriots)